Testimonials

Zest Apartments consists of 513 apartments in the Auckland CBD. The building has 15 floors and can have up to 1800 people on site including visitors, residents, contractors, tradesmen at any given time. Around 2.5 km of breezeways cover this site, including car parks. Since 2011 NZ Detector Dogs have exceeded expectations in the detection and deterrence of drugs in the Zest Apartments. It is for this reason programmed random sweeps take place across the complex each year. Janet has always followed a systematic approach to her visits and the dogs are now very familiar with the complex and its environs. A central city block poses many difficulties for dogs with city fumes, cooking odours and all manner of distractions, however the enthusiasm of the dogs when put to their tasks is testament to their intense training and is evident when the make that 'find'. I would have no hesitation in saying this service is an essential element of deterring drugs in a residential complex (not an aspect you want on a LIM Report). Comprehensive reports follow every visit and provide an excellent paper trail of repeat 'finds'. Onsite security are then able to monitor and report to Police any areas that pose a risk to residents or the complex.

I have engaged Janet Williams of NZ Detector Dogs to provide drug dog services to our site since 2012. I have been most impressed with Janet's professionalism and the high standard of training her dogs have received. With Janet's professional approach her and her dogs are well respected by our staff when she visits our site and she is certainly a key business partner in helping make our workplace safer. I would have no hesitation in recommending Janet and her company's services to any other parties.

As a company employing large numbers of people, NZ Detector Dogs has become a valuable asset in our campaign against drugs in the workplace. The team are professional, reliable and available when required.

Recently our company had cause to suspect one or more staff members may be using and/or under the influence of drugs during work hours. As our company has zero tolerance to drugs on premises we contacted the New Zealand Police for advice. They referred us to New Zealand Detector Dog Services for assistance. I found Janet Williams very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Her services were exemplary from start to finish. She suggested bringing her dogs onto our premises when all staff were on shift. The dogs were successful in detecting drugs and further tests showed their detections were spot on. I would use NZDDS in similar circumstances and would highly recommend their services to any other employer with a similar situation.

Professional service, excellent communication and key in achieving our strategic goal as a drug free workplace, thanks to Janet and the team. I have no hesitation to recommending NZ Detector Dogs to future clients.

NZ Detector Dogs are an amazing team to deal with. They have exceeded expectations. They do an amazing job and go above and beyond when it comes to service. I have owned an Auckland accommodation business now for over 2 years and their service has really helped us thrive and ensure the premises is drug and alcohol free making it safer for other residents, staff and the community.

Since starting my role as Health and Safety Manager (1 year) for a large, national construction company based in Auckland I have used NZ Detector Dogs across 12 of my projects. Without fail they have been punctual to every screening. Their communication is second to none, they provide prompt results and are very easy to work with. A very professional outfit and a pleasure to work with. I would be happy to recommend them where I can.

As a building manager for one of New Zealand's largest residential buildings with 394 apartments, our partnership with NZ Detector Dogs has greatly improved our standards. It's no secret that with the advent of COVID the drug and crime rates have spiked in the CBD where NZ Detector Dogs have helped us in identifying residents of concern as well as serving as a deterrent to tenants with potential drug associations. They have a highly professional on site team along with their management team who are always helpful in helping us meet legislative guidelines.

NZ Detector Dogs supply our business (in a very safety conscious industry) with invaluable service and have been for years. Sarah brings her wonderful dogs to us and operates with incredible professionalism in a friendly, non-judgmental manner. Our business is safer as a result.