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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 from 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.

09/04/2026

Is AI transcription suitable for medical, legal or investigative transcription?

The short answer is no. Here’s why.

AI transcription can be useful for quick notes or rough drafts. But when accuracy actually matters, it falls short in ways that can’t be ignored. It doesn’t truly understand context.

It guesses when audio isn’t clear. It struggles with accents, multiple speakers, and technical language. And one of the biggest issues? Incorrect grammar can completely change the meaning of what’s being said.

That might not seem like a big deal, until you’re dealing with:
• Medical reports
• Legal documentation
• Workplace investigations

In these situations, every word matters. Every pause, every phrase, every detail needs to be right. Not “close enough.”

AI can miss nuance. It can misinterpret tone. It can turn a clear statement into something confusing or, worse, incorrect. That’s why human transcription is still essential for professional work.

It’s not just about typing what’s heard. It’s about understanding it.

If you’ve used AI and ended up with a transcript that doesn’t quite make sense, we can help. We’ll go through it properly, fix the wording, and make sure it reads clearly and accurately.

Find out more about AI vs human transcription - link in comments.

07/04/2026

The “I’ll do it later” inbox folder. You know the one.

You finish a meeting. You’ve got the recording. And every intention of typing it up later so you pop it in the “I’ll do it later” folder.

Later turns into tomorrow. Tomorrow turns into next week. Before you know it, you’ve got a backlog of audio sitting there, and you’re already dreading opening it.

That’s usually the point where people realise this isn’t something they need to be doing themselves. Because it’s not just typing. It’s the stopping, replaying, fixing, formatting, over and over again.

What takes you hours, we do every day. If you’ve got recordings piling up waiting to be transcribed, send them through to Purple Giraffe and we’ll take it off your plate.

01/04/2026

Easter break mode: on

We’re pressing pause over the Easter weekend for a bit of rest, a reset, and yes… maybe a few chocolate eggs too.

Closed:
Friday 3 April – Monday 6 April (inclusive)

Back open:
Tuesday 7 April

Wishing you a safe and happy Easter, however you’re spending it.

31/03/2026

Our word of the month for April is Nuance.

Nuance is all about the small details that are easy to miss if you’re not really paying attention. A pause. A change in wording. A shift in emphasis. The kind of things that can completely change the meaning of what’s being said. It comes from the French 'nu', meaning shade or subtle variation. And that’s exactly what it is, those subtle differences that sit between the lines of a conversation.

In transcription, nuance matters more than people realise. It’s not just about typing what you hear. It’s about understanding tone, context, and intent. Knowing when something is said lightly, seriously, or with hesitation. Picking up on those small moments that give the words their true meaning. Something that AI can’t pick up on.

At Purple Giraffe, this is where human transcription really stands out. We don’t just capture the words, we apply the nuance behind them, so your final transcript reads clearly, accurately, and exactly as it was meant. Because sometimes, it’s the smallest details that matter the most.

25/03/2026

Today is Purple Day 💜

On 26 March each year, people all around the world wear purple to raise awareness for epilepsy. It’s a condition that affects more than 50 million people globally, yet it’s still often misunderstood.

The colour purple comes from lavender, the international symbol of epilepsy. It represents both awareness and the sense of isolation many people living with epilepsy can experience. This is something we care deeply about, so today we’ll be wearing purple and starting conversations where we can.

If you’re keen, join us. Wear a touch of purple, share this post, or simply take a moment to learn a little more.

19/03/2026

Picture this:

You paused the audio.
Rewound it.
Typed half a sentence.
Paused again.
Rewound again.
Just to catch one word.

Now multiply that by an hour-long recording.

At some point, it stops being a good use of your time... and starts feeling frustrating and exhausting. That’s usually when people realise it’s easier to hand it over to someone who does this all day, every day. That’s where Purple Giraffe comes in.

If you’ve got audio that’s slowing you down, send it through and let us take it off your plate.

Get in touch for a free quote today.

17/03/2026

When it comes to legal audio, every word matters.

One small mistake can change the meaning of an entire statement… and that’s not a risk worth taking. At Purple Giraffe, legal transcription is one of our core specialities.

We work with lawyers, investigators, and professionals who need transcripts they can rely on.

✅ Accurate, word-for-word transcription
✅ Clear formatting that’s easy to follow
✅ Strict confidentiality at every step
✅ Experience with legal terminology and complex audio.

From interviews and statements to hearings and recordings, we take the time to get it right, so you don’t have to second-guess the final document.

If you’ve got legal audio that needs to be transcribed accurately, get in touch with us or learn more on our website - link in comments.

11/03/2026

Did you know Purple Giraffe has been credited in TV shows, films, and books?

Most people know us for our legal and medical transcription work, but over the years our transcripts have also been used behind the scenes in television, film productions, and published books. Interviews, research recordings, documentary footage, recorded conversations... it all needs to be carefully transcribed before it can make its way onto the screen or onto the page.

It’s always exciting for us when a project we’ve worked on ends up in the credits.

From serious legal work to creative projects, the goal is always the same. Accurate transcripts that people can rely on.

09/03/2026

AI transcription tools are everywhere right now.

They’re quick and convenient, and for rough notes they can sometimes do the job. But when accuracy actually matters, that’s where human transcription still makes all the difference.

AI often struggles with things like:
• Strong accents or multiple speakers
• Background noise or people talking over each other
• Industry terminology in legal or medical recordings
• Grammar and punctuation that changes the meaning of what’s being said

A transcript isn’t just about turning sound into words. It’s about understanding context, recognising what was actually said, and presenting it clearly so the meaning isn’t lost. That’s where experienced human transcriptionists come in.

At Purple Giraffe, every transcript is carefully listened to, checked, and formatted by a real person who understands the importance of accuracy and confidentiality. No guessing. No random phrases. Just clear, reliable transcripts you can trust.

We recently compared AI transcription with human transcription using real audio. The differences were pretty eye-opening! Read the full breakdown and comparison - link in comments.

04/03/2026

Have you ever stopped to think about how valuable your time is?

Your time is very valuable. And not everything needs to sit on your to-do list.

If something can be done just as well, or better, by someone else, it’s okay to hand it over. In fact, it’s smart. Your time is better spent doing the work only you can do.

From quick dictations between appointments to longer interviews, case notes, reports, meetings and recorded statements, transcription takes time. Real time. Listening, replaying, checking terminology, formatting properly, making sure it reads clearly and makes sense.

When you outsource your transcription, you’re not just getting words typed up. You’re getting careful listening, attention to detail, correct grammar so the meaning isn’t lost, and a document that reflects you professionally.

If you’ve got audio waiting to be sorted, get in touch with us. We’ll take it from there so you can get back to what you do best.

02/03/2026

When it comes to workplace investigations, every word matters.

Statements. Interviews. Formal meetings. They all need to be captured clearly, accurately, and without interpretation.

At Purple Giraffe Transcription, we provide professional transcription services for workplace investigations across New Zealand.

With over 16 years of experience, we understand how important it is that transcripts are:

✔ Word-for-word accurate
✔ Clearly formatted and easy to follow
✔ Handled with complete confidentiality
✔ Delivered on time

Incorrect wording or poor grammar can completely change the meaning of what was said. In investigation documents, that’s not a small issue. It can affect understanding, outcomes, and fairness. AI tools might give you a rough draft. But when it comes to sensitive HR matters, disciplinary meetings, or formal investigations, accuracy and discretion are not optional.

We work carefully, professionally, and confidentially so you can rely on the final document with confidence.

If you need transcripts for a current or upcoming workplace investigation, get in touch with our team today.

Find out more on our website - link in comments. Because when it comes to workplace investigations, details and accuracy matters.

28/02/2026

Our word of the month for March is Fidelity.

Fidelity is all about staying true to the source. In sound, in meaning, and in intent. It hints at accuracy without shouting about it, which makes it a great fit for Purple Giraffe’s work.

The word comes from the Latin fidelitas, meaning faithfulness or loyalty. You might recognise it from terms like “high-fidelity audio”, where the goal is sound that closely matches the original recording.

Outside of audio, fidelity is used to describe trust, reliability, and precision. When applied to language or records, it suggests care has been taken not to distort meaning or miss nuance.

It’s a lovely word to use when talking about quality, trust, and professionalism, especially in medical and legal contexts where getting it right really matters.

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