Kia ora and welcome to the February-March 2024 issue of New Zealand Security Magazine! We hope your year has gotten off to a great start, and we look forward to bringing you the best in security news and commentary over the coming year!
This issue makes history as our first ever NZSM to be published “digital only”. You’ll start to notice some little changes, such as more in-article hyperlinking and an uptick in online posts and engagement, with more on the way in coming months.
As always, a big thanks to our wonderful advertisers. Our advertisers play an important role within New Zealand’s security sector by contributing to a vibrant and informed security sector through their sponsorship of the magazine.
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Our gratitude extends to our supporters and leading manufacturers and distributors Loktronic, The Third Degree, simPRO, Provision-ISR (SWL), HID, Hikvision, and Vivotek (Clear Digital). We’d also like to recognise our association and event partners for this issue, the New Zealand Security Association, Safe & Secure Facilities, Infrastructure & Places Conference (Brightstar), and the New Zealand Security Sector Network.
Amid growth in identity theft and synthetic identities, New Zealand background checking provider The 3rd Degree has launched a digital biometric system that makes identity and background checking simpler, safer, and paperless. They’ve provided some insightful background on the issues that their solution overcomes for organisations. Details inside.
We’re also joined by Police Minister Mark Mitchell, who writes about his direction for policing and law and order. According to the Minister, Police will be given the tools they need to tackle gangs, youth crime, and violence, and resources to be refocused onto core policing activities. It’s still early days into the new government’s first term, so time will tell whether the tough on crime approach narrative will materialise and prevail.
In our wrap-up of the top security industry stories, Allied Security sets up in Canada, Chubb uncovers hidden treasure in Christchurch, Aotea Security picks up major vendor awards, the PSPLA sanctions a thieving security officer, and S.E.A.L. Security is alleged to have exploited young migrant security officers.
There’s plenty more great reading inside this issue of NZSM, so I hope you enjoy. Also, if you haven’t already, consider subscribing to our regular eNewsletter THE BRIEF. It’s a great way to keep up to date with the latest. Details on the Defsec website.
Also, don’t forget to consider registering for the 3rd Safe & Secure Facilities, Infrastructure & Places Conference. It’s on in Auckland on 26-27 March and has a stellar line-up of speakers and an impressive agenda – see you there!
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Nicholas Dynon, Auckland
