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About Us

Over 10+ Years Experience
In Editing and Proofreading Service

Based just outside Tauranga in New Zealand’s beautiful Bay of Plenty, 100% Proof Limited was established in 2013. The company owners, Chad Dick and Kaye Robinson, have helped clients in New Zealand and around the world with a range of different written work, including scientific papers, technical manuals, business plans, letters, theses, reports, manuscripts for novels and non-fiction books, and short story collections. We love the beauty of clear, well-written English, and the satisfaction of helping clients to get their message across in the best possible way.

An illustrated stack of books on top of each other with apple on top

About Us

Over 10+ Years Experience
In Editing and Proofreading Service

Based near Mangōnui in New Zealand’s beautiful Far North, 100% Proof Limited was established in 2013. The company owners, Chad Dick and Kaye Robinson, have helped clients in New Zealand and around the world with a range of different written work, including scientific papers, technical manuals, magazines, business plans, letters, theses, reports, manuscripts for novels and non-fiction books, and short story collections. We love the beauty of clear, well-written English, and the satisfaction of helping clients to get their message across in the best possible way. As part of the process, our experience and knowledge can save you time and money while improving your final result.

Our aim
Our aim is that your writing is the best it can be and that it achieves your aims. It should be:
Complete
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Correct
Clear
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Concise
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Concrete
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Corteous
Proofreader and Editor

Chad Dick

Chad is an experienced and successful writer and editor, who has worked in scientific, education, technical, government, international, business and voluntary sectors. His experience includes more than two decades as an active environmental scientist, six years as editor of a scientific journal, and more than ten years carving out a reputation as one of New Zealand’s most trusted and versatile independent editors. He is a published author of many peer-reviewed science papers and a number of short stories and, in his spare time, is currently working on both a novel and several non-fiction manuscripts.

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His qualifications include a BSc in Chemistry, a PhD in Environmental Science, and a Diploma in Editing and Proofreading. Specialities and experience include:

  • scientific and technical writing and editing
  • business planning and reporting
  • fiction and non-fiction book manuscripts
  • newsletters, flyers, brochures, and
  • applications and proposals.
Administration

Kaye Robinson

Kaye has worked in a range of management, financial, communication and training roles, with extensive experience in both business and voluntary sectors. In particular, she spent time training job-seekers in the use of computers, especially word processing and publishing software, and in developing CVs. Currently she leaves most of the writing and editing work to Chad and concentrates on assisting with the administrative side of the business.

To contact Kaye or for more information on our experience, services or approach please use the contact form below.

Meet the Team

Chad Dick

Proofreader and Editor

Chad is an experienced and successful writer and editor, who has worked in scientific, education, technical, government, international, business and voluntary sectors. His experience includes six years as editor of a scientific journal, and he has organised several international conferences. He is a published author of many peer-reviewed science papers and a number of short stories, and, in his spare time, is currently working on both a novel and a non-fiction manuscript. His qualifications include a BSc in Chemistry, a PhD in Environmental Science, and a Diploma in Editing and Proofreading.

Kaye Robinson

Administration

Kaye has worked in a range of management, financial, communication and training roles, with extensive experience in both business and voluntary sectors. In particular, she spent time training job-seekers in the use of computers, especially word processing and publishing software, and in developing CVs. Currently she leaves most of the writing and editing work to Chad and Angela, and concentrates on assisting with the administrative side of the business.