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New Zealand has a new Chief of Defence Force

Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies MNZM is the new Chief of Defence Force, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced today. Air Vice-Marshal Davies has been appointed for three years from 6 June, when he will also [...]
Electronic Security

Distribution newcomer TSS set to redefine customer experience alongside Paradox

Backed by industry stalwarts and a fresh approach to customer service, TSS (Trade Security Supplies) launched today, with ambitions to shake up the security sector as Paradox’s newly appointed distributor for New Zealand. Inspired by [...]
Defence

New Zealand Defence Minister announces $571 million for Defence pay and projects

Defence Minister Judith Collins today announced that the New Zealand Government’s upcoming Budget will include new funding of $571 million for Defence Force pay and projects. “Our servicemen and women do New Zealand proud throughout [...]
Electronic Security

Hanwha Vision launches industry-first dual sensor barcode reader camera

Hanwha Vision introduces its first dual lens Barcode Reader (BCR) camera, combining barcode recognition and video capture in a single device. The AI-enabled BCR camera recognises and tracks parcel barcodes on high-speed conveyors at a [...]
Electronic Security

Bula! Axis Communications announces 2024 Oceania Partner Awards winners

Axis Communications announced the winners of its Oceania Partner Awards 2024 at its annual Partner Summit held this week on the resort island of Denarau in Fiji. Held at Axis’ annual Partner Summit from 6th [...]
Defence

Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry recognise private sector contribution

The 2023 Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry were presented on 7th May at Parliament House by Hon Judith Collins KC with winners across three categories and five special categories. Since 1998, the [...]
Defence

Royal New Zealand Navy receives training on SeeByte’s Multi-Domain Mission Management System

Robotic and autonomous systems software solutions provider SeeByte has successfully delivered on-site training of their multi-domain mission management system, SeeTrack, to the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). The RNZN is using SeeTrack for in-field mission [...]
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OECD Report: New Zealand needs to improve education outcomes, competition, and climate mitigation

After a post-COVID-19 period of overheating followed by weak growth, New Zealand’s economy is slowly picking up and inflation is easing. According to a just-published OECD report, lower inflation should improve real incomes and economic [...]
Access / Perimeters

Gallagher Security releases Command Centre v9.10

Gallagher Security has today announced the latest release of their security site management software, Command Centre v9.10, marking a significant evolution for the security platform. According to the announcement by Gallagher Security, digital wallet solutions [...]
Defence

Foreign Minister Peters lambasts AUKUS Pillar 2 detractors in NZIIA speech

In an annual New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) lecture at Parliament House, Foreign Minister Winston Peters sets record straight on Wellington’s engagement on potential Pillar 2 membership, writes Nicholas Dynon. Setting the record [...]

FBI report designates 50 shootings in 2022 as active shooter incidents

May 1, 2024

A report from the FBI on active shooter incidents in the United States shows handguns and rifles as firearms of choice, and open spaces as the most commonly used location type, writes chief editor Nicholas […]

Five years on from Christchurch mosque attacks political leadership needed

May 1, 2024

Government has remained reluctant to promote a public facing strategy that informs the public on how to protect venues from attack and stay safe during an attack, writes Chris Kumeroa, Chair of the Crowded Places […]

Spectator security survey: Preference for visible security measures, ignorance of active shooter policies

April 4, 2024

The latest survey of US spectator’s perceptions of venue safety and security highlights a preference for visible security measures and an ignorance of active shooter response policies. According to the authors of the Spectator Sports […]

Protecting Crowded Places: What to look for in a security provider

January 26, 2024

The Australian Government has released guidance to owners and operators of crowded places on selecting security providers, writes Chief Editor Nicholas Dynon, filling a key gap in the crowded places guidance suite. Focussed on the […]

US Secret Service publishes behavioural threat assessment report covering five years of attacks

February 15, 2023

New report on attacks on public and semi-public places is tragically timely as the US rings in a new year marred by mass shooting after mass shooting, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon. The 70-page report […]

Planned Auckland terror attack a wake-up call say crowded places security experts

January 4, 2023

Specialist crowded places security advisory group says recent teenage terror plot presents important learnings for hospitality, retail, entertainment, and event venue operators, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon. It emerged in early November with the recent […]

New Zealand has a new Chief of Defence Force

Distribution newcomer TSS set to redefine customer experience alongside Paradox

New Zealand Defence Minister announces $571 million for Defence pay and projects

Hanwha Vision launches industry-first dual sensor barcode reader camera

Bula! Axis Communications announces 2024 Oceania Partner Awards winners

Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry recognise private sector contribution

Royal New Zealand Navy receives training on SeeByte’s Multi-Domain Mission Management System

OECD Report: New Zealand needs to improve education outcomes, competition, and climate mitigation

Gallagher Security releases Command Centre v9.10

Foreign Minister Peters lambasts AUKUS Pillar 2 detractors in NZIIA speech

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