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Month: December 2024

Transwing
Air

Babcock and PteroDynamics sign UAS MOU for New Zealand and Australia

December 24, 2024

Babcock Australasia (Babcock) and US-based autonomous aircraft pioneer PteroDynamics Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). According to the 09 December announcement, the two companies will come […]

Trump
Defence

Wayne Mapp: Testing Times ahead under Trump 2.0

December 24, 2024

Being seen as a reliable security partner will be one way to ensuring our overall relationship with the US  remains in good shape. With the Trump administration, however, the reverse is also likely to be […]

Facial recognition
Electronic Security

Foodstuffs’ facial recognition survey results inconsistent with existing research

December 18, 2024

A recent survey conducted on behalf of Foodstuffs North Island suggests that the New Zealand public is accepting of facial recognition cameras in retail, but something’s not adding up, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon. Foodstuffs […]

Line of Defence - Summer 2024-25
2024

Line of Defence Magazine – Summer 2024-25

December 18, 2024

Kia ora and welcome to the Summer 2024-25 edition – and 34th issue – of Line of Defence Magazine! In this edition, we’re privileged to be joined by contributing writers former Defence Minister Hon Dr […]

Mike Cunningham
Electronic Security

Optic Security Group looks to the future with Managing Director appointment

December 13, 2024

Optic Security Group appoints financial services professional and board member Mike Cunningham to Managing Director role. Optic Security Group has announced the appointment of Mike Cunningham to the role of Managing Director. According to the […]

Bus drivers
Public Security

Government announces $15 million to protect bus drivers from attacks

December 7, 2024

Auckland’s bus drivers to set to benefit from a range of new security measures, including more transport police, driver safety screens, and justice changes, writes Nicholas Dynon. Tougher sentences to improve transport safety Announced 24 […]

NZSM December 2024
2024

New Zealand Security Magazine – December 2024 – January 2025

December 3, 2024

Kia ora and welcome to the December 2024 – January 2025 issue of New Zealand Security Magazine! It’s that time of the year again when gift giving is in the air and we flex our […]

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