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Year: 2023

Geoff Blake
Defence

New Zealand Defence Industry Association votes in a new Chair and welcomes returning deputy

February 8, 2023

In a recent update, New Zealand Defence Industry Association (NZDIA) CEO Ian Harman informed Association members of the outcome of recently held vote for senior board positions. The NZDIA Board Meeting of 02 February saw […]

Online scams
Cyber Security

Bad Romance: over 25% of ‘Pig Butchering’ scams happen on dating sites

February 8, 2023

Data presented by Atlas VPN shows that 25.7% of pig butchering scams had their first point of contact on dating websites. Pig butchering is a relatively recent social engineering scam in which fraudsters contact people […]

Seismic confusion
Fire

Academics point to seismic confusion in legislation around building earthquake resilience

February 8, 2023

As the anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake nears and in light of the devastating Turkey-Syria quakes, two academics say the system to determine building safety in Aotearoa is both unclear and potentially dangerous. In an […]

Protege Integration
Access / Perimeters

ICT announces Protege GX high level integration with Nx Witness v5.0 VMS

February 8, 2023

The New Zealand-based manufacturer of intelligent electronic access control announces an upgraded integration to support Nx Witness v5.0 VMS within Protege GX is now available. ICT, the manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, […]

AAM
Aerospace

Advanced Air Mobility presents economic, social, and environmental opportunities to South East Queensland

February 8, 2023

Advanced Air Mobility company Wisk Aero and the South East Queensland Council of Mayors (COMSEQ) have published a Paper outlining the benefits Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) will bring South East Queensland. The two organisations entered […]

Gallagher award
Access / Perimeters

Gallagher Security wins Product of the Year at the Finest India Skills & Talent Awards

February 8, 2023

Gallagher’s Command Centre v8.80 picks up best product awards at annual Fire & Security Association of India event. Gallagher has been awarded Product of the Year – Access Control System for their Command Centre v8.80 […]

Aidan Simons
Access / Perimeters

ICT appoints Aidan Simons as New Zealand Business Development Manager

February 8, 2023

The manufacturer of intelligent electronic access control announces the appointment of Aidan Simons as Business Development Manager for New Zealand. Manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions ICT has announced that Aidan Simons has […]

2023 trends
Features

The big security trends for 2023 according to ChatGPT

February 3, 2023

Sick of the annual lists of security trends that populate your LinkedIn feed each New Year? Tired of seeing so-called ‘disruptors’ making the list year after year? Well, this year we’ve bypassed the experts and […]

Saved a Life Medal
Industry bodies

New Zealand Security Association launches the Saved a Life Medal

February 3, 2023

NZSA CEO Gary Morrison announces the launch of the Saved a Life Medal to recognise security workers who have saved a life through their actions. January saw the launch of the new award initiative by […]

OSPAs
Features

There’s still time to nominate: New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards

February 3, 2023

Entries for the 2023 New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) are due this coming Tuesday! The New Zealand OSPAs is returning for its second year and is part of a global awards scheme currently […]

Coordinated Review
Counter-Terrorism

Coordinated Review of the management of the LynnMall supermarket attacker highlights mental health gaps

February 3, 2023

Independent review finds that among the significant deficiencies in the management of the person responsible for the LynnMall attack is missed opportunities for his redirection and rehabilitation, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon. Conducted by the […]

NZSM February 2023
2023

New Zealand Security Magazine – February-March 2023

January 27, 2023

Welcome to the February – March 2023 issue of New Zealand Security Magazine! Time flies… the dust has barely settled on 2022 and we’re already a month into 2023! By all accounts we’re in for […]

HMNZS Te Kaha.
Defence

MAPP: Defence Policy Review: Time stops for no government

January 17, 2023

Major procurements require a steady drumbeat of activity, writes Wayne Mapp, and the post-2023 election government will have purchase decisions to make in relation to the ANZAC and Project Protector fleet replacements. In October this […]

The Cube
Defence

SH Defence and Navantia sign MoU for development of modular Cube system

January 17, 2023

Modular Cube system is the subject of a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked recently between SH Defence and Navantia. Danish equipment provider SH Defence and Spain’s Navantia have signed an MoU to explore the […]

Taskforce Kiwi
Defence

Calling All Veterans: Taskforce Kiwi

January 11, 2023

Are you a defence or emergency services veteran keen to utilise your skills in the service of communities hit by natural disaster? Taskforce Kiwi might just be for you, writes Triplex Consulting’s Ross Browne. Taskforce […]

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