Purple Giraffe Transcription Limited

Home
New Zealand
Matamata
Purple Giraffe Transcription Limited

Purple Giraffe Transcription Limited was established in 2008 in New Zealand and provides medical tra We can also convert most audio streams.

Purple Giraffe can provide:
- Urgent/same day deadline (time frame of digital dictation to be discussed).
- Flexibility in the time frames for your non-urgent work to be completed eg: 24 hour turn around, three days etc (to be discussed).
- We have experienced transcriptionists who are available to help with our workload.
- We are a digital dictation and DVD only service and do not transcribe fro

m mini cassettes.
- Proofreading of your document before it is returned to you (if required by you).
- We work with sound files for digital dictation in the following formats: au, dss, mp3, wav and wma.

04/08/2025

Happy 17th birthday to us!

From a humble start in 2008 with one laptop and a lot of coffee… to becoming one of New Zealand’s most trusted transcription services.

Over the years we have:
🟣 Transcribed thousands of medical reports
🟣 Partnered with legal professionals for high-stakes accuracy
🟣 Typed up podcasts, interviews, biographies, and research
🟣 Embraced AI tools and new tech (but kept the human touch)
🟣 And yes, welcomed Mobie the Office Manager to the team 🐶

We've evolved with our clients - from dictaphones to digital uploads, from floppy disks (yes, really!) to secure cloud sharing. One thing hasn’t changed: our quiet, steady commitment to getting the words right.

Thank you to all our clients, collaborators, and supporters. You talk, we type - and together, we’ve created a LOT of words.
Here’s to the next chapter.

03/08/2025

It’s ‘Simplify Your Life Week’. Yes, it’s a thing!

If your to-do list looks more like a never-done list… we get it. Transcription doesn’t need to be another task hanging over your head.

1️⃣ Dictate it.
2️⃣ Send it.
3️⃣ We handle the rest.

✅ Accurate
✅ On time
✅ No stress

Outsource your transcription to someone who actually likes doing it. (Hint: That’s us.)

31/07/2025

Our word of the month for August is Glossary.

Derived from the Greek glossa (tongue or language), glossaries help readers understand complex or unfamiliar terminology.

This mirrors Purple Giraffe’s goal of turning spoken complexity into clear, concise written communication.

29/07/2025

It’s not just typing. There is more to digital transcription that you think.

✅ It’s knowing when to use intelligent verbatim - cutting the fluff but keeping the meaning.
✅ It’s knowing when strict verbatim is essential - capturing every "um", pause, and stumble for a word-perfect record.
✅ It’s understanding fast talkers, strong accents, and conversations with constant interruptions.
✅ It’s handling tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.

It’s what we do - every single day. You speak. We transcribe. Effortlessly, professionally, on time.

Do you need transcripts you can trust? Get in touch today and let us handle the details (ink in comments).

23/07/2025

The ‘I’ll-just-do-it-myself’ transcription method?

It usually starts with good intentions…
“I’ll just type it up tonight.”

But then tonight turns into tomorrow.
And tomorrow turns into ‘why is this audio so hard to follow?!’

Cue frustration. Backspacing. Deadline panic.

We get it. Transcription seems simple… until you’re juggling timestamps, accents, interruptions, formatting quirks, and trying to stay focused after the third “um” in a row.

That’s where we come in. At Purple Giraffe, we actually like doing this stuff. (No, really.)

So hand over the headache. You speak. We type. You get time back in your day. Get in touch and let’s take it off your plate.

22/07/2025

Behind every brilliant podcast, powerful legal case, or groundbreaking research project… There’s someone who turned spoken words into something tangible.

That’s us!

At Purple Giraffe, we’re the quiet achievers behind the scenes - transcribing audio into clear, accurate documents that professionals can rely on.

We catch every word, every nuance, every moment that matters. Not just because it’s our job. Because we genuinely care about getting it right.

Whether it's a one-off job or an ongoing need, you can trust us to deliver:
✔️ Precisely
✔️ Promptly
✔️ Professionally

You speak. We listen. Then we type it up, flawlessly.

18/07/2025

You don’t need to be a typing wizard!

You’ve got better things to do than hit pause-play-pause 500 times trying to transcribe your audio. Let us turn your spoken words into sharp, clean documents.

Fast. Accurate. Local.

15/07/2025

When your to-do list is longer than a giraffe’s neck… and somewhere near the bottom is “transcribe that interview.”

That’s where we come in. Send us the audio. We’ll send you the words.

Get in touch to get started.

11/07/2025

Transcription always seems like a 'later' task... until it suddenly becomes urgent.

Here's why outsourcing it now is the smartest move you'll make this week.

08/07/2025

With fast turnaround times and exceptional quality, we deliver the transcripts you need, when you need them. We even have an express service for even faster turnaround!

Do you need some help with your transcriptions either long term or as a one-off? Contact us to get started!

04/07/2025

Are you new to digital transcriptions and how it all works? We are here to help.

At Purple Giraffe, we’ve been transcribing audio into polished, word-perfect text for over 16 years. If you're not sure how the process works or where to start, don’t worry - we’ve answered all the common questions in one handy place. The link is in the comments below.

01/07/2025

Our word of the month for July is Ephemera.

Originally from the Greek ephemeros, meaning “lasting only a day,” ephemera refers to items created for temporary use - but often treasured long after. Think ticket stubs, old letters, event flyers - snapshots of a moment in time.

At Purple Giraffe, we turn fleeting audio into lasting transcripts. Just like ephemera, our work captures the now for future reference.

Address

Matamata

Telephone

+6421987949

Website

http://www.purplegiraffe.co.nz/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Purple Giraffe Transcription Limited posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.