Asset recovery
Lawful recovery. Strategic action. Proven results.
Protecting your financial security
When assets or property need to be located and recovered, the process must be handled legally, safely, and with precision. Avon Investigations assists liquidators, insolvency practitioners, law firms, and corporate clients in locating and recovering vehicles, equipment, and other assets throughout Christchurch and across New Zealand.
We are not repossession agents - all recovery work is carried out on behalf of authorised clients under formal instruction, ensuring every action is lawful, transparent, and fully documented. Our role is to locate assets with accuracy, manage logistics, and protect your asset and reputation through professional, ethical execution.
Our team combines law enforcement experience with practical field capability, ensuring each recovery is completed peacefully and with total accountability. We work closely with clients and their legal representatives to confirm rights of possession, assess risks, and develop a recovery plan that safeguards people, property, and brand integrity.
Whether the matter involves a liquidated company, a business under receivership, or a private dispute requiring lawful possession, we act with professionalism, discretion, and care - achieving outcomes that uphold your interests and reflect your standards.
Why choose Avon Investigations for asset recovery
Lawful and transparent
All recoveries are undertaken under instruction from authorised clients such as liquidators, receivers, and solicitors. We confirm your legal authority before any action is taken, ensuring compliance and minimising risk.
Experienced field team
Our investigators and field agents have decades of experience managing sensitive recoveries. From making enquiries to locate through to planning to execution, we act efficiently, respectfully, and with complete professionalism on site.
Risk and safety management
We assess every recovery for potential risks and take proactive steps to ensure safety - for your staff, your asset, and the people involved. Our calm, measured approach prevents escalation and ensures each recovery is completed without incident.
Professional reporting
Every recovery is documented clearly with photographs and a detailed narrative of the process. You receive a transparent record confirming lawful recovery and asset condition, ready for your files or legal requirements.
Our asset recovery process
Every recovery follows a structured, lawful, and transparent framework.
Step 1 – Instruction & verification
We receive formal instruction confirming that the necessary legal authority for recovery exists. Our team reviews the documentation to verify entitlement before proceeding.
Step 2 – Investigation, planning & coordination
We begin by investigating and locating the asset, confirming its current position and condition. Once located, we assess accessibility, potential risks, and any third-party involvement.
A plan is then developed to ensure the recovery proceeds safely, efficiently, and lawfully. Where required, we coordinate locksmiths, transport, or storage providers in advance, so everything is ready for secure collection.
Step 3 – Recovery & securing of asset
Our investigators attend the site to carry out the recovery with professionalism and care. We oversee access, manage logistics, and ensure the item is secured immediately upon recovery.
Every step is conducted peacefully and in full compliance with New Zealand law, protecting your legal position, your asset, and your reputation.
Step 4 – Notification & reporting
We notify you immediately once recovery is complete and provide a comprehensive report including photographs, and observations on asset condition and security. Follow-up assistance can include storage, asset safety planning, or further investigation if required.
Real success stories
Explore our impactful case studies and client successes.
I am very impressed by the prompt, precise and professional service I received from Avon Investigations. From my initial enquiry to completion of the task, I was treated sensitively and felt safe in the knowledge my privacy was respected. I highly recommend their services.
"That is fantastic news. You have made our day!! Thank you so much - we really appreciate your expertise, time and effort."
When I launched my own venture, my guests told me I wasn’t charging enough for what I offered - I suspect the same might apply to you! I’m truly grateful for what you charged me, especially as keeping costs manageable at this stage makes a real difference. But honestly… I don’t think you’re charging enough.
Thank you for attending to this, very much appreciated. Thank you for your assistance, you have been brilliant."
Amazing service by the team at Avon Investigations - very professional and extremely kind and caring at a time when that was exactly what I needed. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who needs this type of service (investigations)
Thanks very much for this! Appreciative for all the efforts made and great to have them served
"I'm so impressed by your ability to find the two remaining members of our team, thank you so much. I'll be sure to tell anyone that needs investigation assistance to come and see you"
I must confess without your patience and strategic execution we would have very likely faced an uphill task in wresting possession from this tenant. I salute your efforts
You guys have been very easy to work with. I will definitely be recommending you to other lawyers in our office for any future work. Thanks Avon team
“My deepest gratitude to you and your team for the thoroughness of your approach to serving (redacted). I am very pleased with your efforts, and it has been comforting for me having former police detectives provide support with this case”
From the very first message I felt supported. Avon Investigations handled a stressful situation with calm professionalism and genuine care, keeping me informed every step of the way. Their attention to detail and quiet determination made all the difference. I am deeply grateful and would recommend them without hesitation.
“That is great — many thanks for the update.”
That is fantastic news. You have made our day!! Thank you so much - we really appreciate your expertise, time and effort.
Thanks so much for your work - yes, you found the right person and we are absolutely relieved you didn't find anything that would be upsetting for us
"You guys have been very easy to work with. I will definitely be recommending you to other lawyers in our office for any future work. Thanks Avon team"
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FAQs
Here are some common questions about our investigation services and how we operate.
All enquiries and actions are conducted in accordance with New Zealand law. We focus on evidence-based reporting and coordination with appointed legal or insolvency professionals to ensure the process remains compliant and defensible.
Yes. Our investigators use a combination of field enquiries, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and network tracing to identify the current location or possessor of missing or hidden assets, both locally and nationwide.
We frequently assist with high-value commercial items such as vehicles, heavy machinery, tools, equipment, and other tangible business assets that form part of insolvency, liquidation, or contractual disputes.
No. Avon Investigations is not a repossession agency. We do not physically repossess secured goods under finance agreements. Our role is to locate and document the whereabouts of assets, and to assist clients such as liquidators, receivers and legal professionals in arranging lawful recovery through the correct channels.
Asset recovery involves locating and assisting in the lawful recovery of property or equipment that has been misappropriated, abandoned, or is subject to liquidation or receivership. Our focus is on providing accurate intelligence and logistical support to enable the rightful party to take control of their assets.
Get in Touch
Contact us confidentially to discuss your specific needs. We guarantee absolute discretion, and your inquiry will be reviewed by an expert to determine the best course of action.