Kia ora and welcome to the August 2026 issue of New Zealand Security Magazine, the third edition of our new shorter, sharper monthly publication. We’re keen to get your feedback on the new format, so please drop us an email and let us know what you think.
Leading this latest edition of NZSM is a summary of the New Zealand Security Association’s highly successful second annual Security of Crowded Places Forum, which saw a shift in crowded places focus from protection towards preparedness and connectedness.
While violent extremism remains a significant consideration in the crowded places space, the forum highlighted that organisations must also contend with violent offending, public disorder, insider threats, cyber-enabled disruption, severe weather events and other complex emergencies capable of rapidly affecting public safety.
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Wulf Security enjoyed a remarkable evening at the 2026 New Zealand OSPAs in June, walking away with three category winners, including Samisoni Taufoou for Outstanding Security Officer, Pat Wulf for Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director, and Wulf Security for Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding). We feature their winners and finalists, and we explore what makes this high performing guarding company tick.
A new report from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) urges operators of critical infrastructure and other organisations to treat ageing technology as a governance issue rather than simply an IT problem. The idea that unsupported tech is a security vulnerability is something our industry has been banging on about for years… has the message finally gotten through?
With video verification and video monitoring options now widely available, it’s time to update response plans, suggests Graeme McKenzie in his article “Alarm monitoring tech has changed – have your response plans kept up?” It’s a great read.
Also, in this NZSM, Professor Jose Pina-Sánchez and Associate Professor Toby Davies of the University of Leeds ask does traffic drive street crime? Their research study demonstrated that low traffic neighbourhoods are one way in which cities are trying to reduce crime.
Plus, the latest in NZ security sector news, including clarification from the PSPLA on licensing obligations for businesses using subcontractors; ACT Party proposes a new Accredited Security Operator (ASO) licence class to empower guards to protect the public until police turn up; and Kahl Betham to step down as Gallagher Group CEO and Executive Director.
All this and more in this month’s edition of NZSM!
Keep safe.
Nicholas Dynon, Lincoln.
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