Finding People
People-Tracing Specialists
The Veritas team are experts in finding people, even those that don't want to be found. Our people-tracing specialists hold nearly 200 years of combined experience and have access to specialist tracing databases that go well beyond publicly available records. Our team can support:
Deceased estate beneficiary and next-of-kin searches
Witness and defendant location for litigation and court proceedings
Debt recovery tracing for legal and financial clients
Family reunification and reconnection
Due diligence and background verification
For people tracing and private investigations in Wellington, Auckland, or Nationwide, count on the Veritas team.
How Our Find People Service for Auckland and NZ Clients Works
Every engagement begins with a confidential scoping conversation. We’ll discuss what you’re dealing with, who you’re looking for, and why. From there, we can define the right approach before any work begins.
Our find people services in Auckland and across NZ follow a structured process:
Initial assessment and scoping of available information
Specialist and restricted database searches
Public record, electoral roll, and open-source intelligence gathering
Cross-referencing and data analysis across multiple sources
On-the-ground verification and field enquiries
Independent reporting prepared to evidential standards
We've built our locate-people service for NZ clients and organisations on the same structured methodology we apply to every investigation consulting engagement—tested and refined across hundreds of cases.
Why Organisations Choose Veritas to Locate People
Policing Expertise
When it comes to tracing individuals, experience matters. Our people-tracing specialists have backgrounds in serious crime investigation, fraud operations, and tactical command.
Our depth of knowledge means we know where to look, how to interpret what we find, and how to handle situations where someone has deliberately made themselves difficult to locate.
Certified Investigators
Our investigators hold the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) certification, a globally recognised credential that ensures we follow best-practice methodologies for fairness, natural justice, and evidence handling.
For clients who need findings that hold up in court, before the Employment Relations Authority, or in regulatory proceedings, that certification provides an additional layer of assurance. Our corporate security investigators and factual investigation services draw on the same certified approach.
Specialist Database Access
Our tracing people services in NZ are only as strong as the information sources behind them. Our investigators have extensive access to specialist tracing and intelligence databases that go far beyond what’s publicly accessible.
We cross-reference records, identify documentation discrepancies, and connect disparate data points into a coherent picture—closing the gaps that less experienced people-tracing providers might leave open.
Talk to Us About Tracing People Services in NZ
If you need to locate an individual, Veritas can help. When you engage our find people services in Auckland and nationwide, we work with full discretion to deliver results your legal counsel, board, or leadership team can rely on.
Every people-tracing job starts with a confidential conversation. Get in touch with us directly on 0800 776 755 or email richard@veritas.nz to discuss your situation and find the right approach.
Frequently Asked Questions About People Tracing Services
How long does it take for your investigators to locate someone in New Zealand?
Timeframes for locate-people services in NZ depend on the case’s complexity and the quality of information available from the outset.
Straightforward traces where we have a name, date of birth, and a recent last-known address can return results within hours. Cases involving individuals who have deliberately concealed their whereabouts, changed their identity, or moved overseas may take longer. We’ll give you a realistic picture of timeframes during our initial scoping conversation.
Do I need a legal reason to use people-finding services?
We accept tracing instructions where the client has a legitimate reason to locate an individual. This includes legal proceedings, debt recovery, estate administration, family reconnection, and due diligence.
During our initial conversation, we'll confirm that the engagement meets the necessary requirements before any investigation begins.
Can Veritas trace people outside of New Zealand?
While our primary tracing people service covers NZ-wide enquiries, we have the capability and contacts to extend searches internationally. Our investigators’ level of experience means we understand how to work across jurisdictions.
For international traces, we’ll scope the engagement carefully and advise on realistic expectations, timeframes, and costs.