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Kallia McFarland

Director/CEO/Investigator

Kallia is a seasoned private investigator and business leader, recognised for her expertise in corporate investigations, fraud detection, and legal support services. As the Director of Serpenti Investigations Limited, a premier detective agency based in Auckland, New Zealand, she has been instrumental in providing high-quality investigative solutions tailored to legal professionals, businesses, and individuals.


With extensive experience in the investigations industry, Kallia has built a reputation for integrity, discretion, and analytical expertise. Since founding Serpenti Investigations in 2020, she has successfully led complex investigations and workplace inquiries, equipping her clients with strategic intelligence and risk mitigation solutions.


Her leadership and contributions to the security sector were formally recognised when she was named a Highly Commended recipient in the Women in Security Awards Aotearoa 2023-24. This accolade reflects her commitment to excellence, ethical investigative practices, and her influence within the industry.


Beyond her investigative work, Kallia is deeply committed to community engagement and advocacy. In 2019, she spearheaded a national fundraising initiative for young ostomates in New Zealand, raising substantial funds to support Camp Purple, a program dedicated to improving the lives of young people living with ostomies.


Kallia’s ability to balance a demanding career in investigations with family life further showcases her resilience, adaptability, and strong sense of duty. She is married to Slade McFarland, a former Māori All Blacks rugby legend.


With a strong strategic vision, a passion for justice, and an unwavering commitment to ethical investigative practices, Kallia remains a leading figure in New Zealand’s investigative sector. Through her work at Serpenti Investigations and her contributions to the industry, she continues to uphold the values of trust, loyalty, and excellence in private investigations.

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