About Paragon
Four decades of integrity, experience, and results.
New Zealand's Only Nationwide PI & Security Consultancy
Founded in 1983 by Ron McQuilter, Paragon is New Zealand's largest and only true nationwide private investigation and security consultancy. We operate from offices in Auckland, Tauranga, and Christchurch, with agents positioned throughout the country.
We are the only NZ PI company with a formal board of governance, four decades of continuous leadership, and current nationwide government contracts.
Our team comprises former police detectives, military personnel including Special Forces, government agency professionals, forensic specialists, and cyber security experts.
Our Mission
"To identify, anticipate and fulfil our client's needs with integrity, experience and commitment."
Credentials & Recognition
Industry-leading qualifications backed by proven results.
PSPLA Licensed
Fully licensed investigators and security consultants
NZIPI Members
Ron McQuilter: past Chairman, 16 years on the board
Certified Fraud Examiners
CFE-qualified investigators on staff
Government Approved
SSC Standards compliant, nationwide contracts
Welfare fraud recovery, single case
of the Year
NBR Top Award, 2009
Small Enterprise Award, 2018-2019
Our History
Four decades of building New Zealand's most trusted investigation firm.
The Beginning
Ron McQuilter arrives in New Zealand and begins his career as a private investigator.
Market Leader
Becomes the largest private investigation agency in New Zealand.
Paragon Building
Moves into the purpose-named Paragon Building in Albany, Auckland.
Industry Recognition
NBR top award. Insurance Investigator of the Year. $3M+ fraud recovery on a single case.
Tauranga Office
Expands into the Bay of Plenty with a dedicated Tauranga office.
South Island
Opens Christchurch office, completing true nationwide coverage.
Government Contracts & Safety Award
Multiple nationwide government contracts secured. Health & Safety top 10 small enterprise award.
BUSTED
Ron McQuilter's book BUSTED is released and becomes a bestseller.
Continued Growth
Another national contract awarded. BUSTED AGAIN released.
Government Contracts Retained
Paragon retains numerous government contracts.
New Leadership
Thomas James joins the Paragon board of Directors.
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