Private Investigators are required to be licensed pursuant to the PSPLA Act. It is important that when considering applying that operators or contractors obtain the correct licence for the manner in which they wish to operate. This sounds easy but NZIPI field calls from various persons enquiring if a licence holder is appropriately licensed. To assist we have prepared the

NZIPI is proud to announce the appointment of our first ever elected Life Member, Mr Michael Campbell. Mike is a foundation member. He has served on our Executive for many years, is a former Detective Senior Sergeant with the NZ Police and a highly respected investigator. To be elected a Life Member requires over 60% vote from the members, such

Source: www.employment.govt.nz   A recent case of the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority has determined that workplace investigators fall within the definition of a ‘Private Investigator’. The definition is contained in the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010. This has a couple of implications for individuals or firms that are in the business of conducting workplace investigations, and

It is with sadness that we were advised of the passing of Trevor Morley, “Twam” to all who knew him. Trevor was a charter member of NZIPI and served on our committee for years, serving as our President for several terms. Trevor ran his own PI company in Wellington until he retired a few years ago. He was a prominent

There has been a lot of controversy this week after TV3 decided to conduct a sting operation to purchase a gun online using false particulars. The Police have acted to close what was perceived a loophole and the gun dealer who fell foul is promising to bring a private prosecution against the reporter for breaking the law, if the Police

Here’s a curious Glasgow tale, one which takes us from the Gorbals all the way to the White House. Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884), founder of the famous US private detective agency which still bears his name, was born in this house, at the corner of Muirhead Street and Rutherglen Road. His father was a police sergeant who was maimed in a