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Electronic Security

New report
Access / Perimeters

The future of access control: Edge intelligence, cyber hardened hardware, and resilience

October 1, 2025

According to a new report, data for analytics, open architecture for flexibility, and cyber-hardening for compliance and risk reduction are becoming basic requirements for physical access control systems. As global security threats evolve, so must […]

Awards
Electronic Security

Best of New Zealand’s security industry celebrated at annual awards gala

September 29, 2025

Last Friday’s annual gala dinner event saw high performing security professionals recognised across 17 categories from security guards and patrol officers to security technicians, consultants, administrators, and managers. Organised by the New Zealand Security Association, […]

Open standards
Access / Perimeters

Why the future of Physical Access Control Systems depends on open standards

September 4, 2025

OSDP is a clear choice for enterprises that consider the protection of data a high priority, writes Steve Katanas, Regional Head, Mature Markets, ANZ, Physical Access Control Solutions, HID. In today’s digital society, organisations value […]

NZSA awards
Electronic Security

2025 New Zealand Security Awards finalists announced

September 2, 2025

The New Zealand Security Association (NZSA), Aotearoa’s peak security industry organisation, has released the names of those security professionals shortlisted as finalists in this year’s industry awards. They’re back again! The countdown to the New […]

HID
Access / Perimeters

Five Essential Factors to Future-Proof Physical Access Control Systems

July 25, 2025

Physical and cybersecurity are converging, and organisations adopting cloud-based systems with mobile access, biometrics, and MFA stand to be better protected, writes Steve Katanas, Regional Head, Mature Markets, ANZ, Physical Access Control Solutions, HID. As […]

LSA
Electronic Security

New Zealand breaks into the Top 40 Global Thought Leaders in Security and Life Safety list

July 20, 2025

Over half of this year’s prestigious Life Safety Alliance Top 40 listees hail from more than a dozen nations, with New Zealand making the cut for the first time. The US-based Life Safety Alliance (LSA) […]

Wesco Anixter
Electronic Security

Wesco Anixter to bring big line-up to Facilities Integrate 2025

July 3, 2025

Leading New Zealand security and communications solutions distributor Wesco Anixter will be bringing big names Inner Range, HID, Salto, and Triton to the annual Auckland trade show. Wesco Anixter will be at Facilities Integrate this […]

OSPAs 2025
Electronic Security

Excellence in Security Celebrated at the 2025 New Zealand OSPAs

July 1, 2025

The fourth annual New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) took place in Auckland on 27 June 2025, recognising inspirational kiwi security professionals. Security professionals from across New Zealand gathered to recognise and celebrate excellence […]

Facial
Electronic Security

Facial Recognition in Supermarkets: It’s legal, but do New Zealanders actually want it?

June 13, 2025

The Privacy Commissioner has concluded that the live FRT model trialled by Foodstuffs North Island is compliant with the Privacy Act, but New Zealanders remain uncomfortable with the use of the technology by retailers, writes […]

Michael Webster
Electronic Security

Supermarket trial of FRT: Privacy Commissioner Inquiry results announced

June 4, 2025

New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner has today announced the trial by Foodstuffs North Island of live facial recognition technology to have been in compliance with the Privacy Act, but improvements needed. Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster has […]

2025 OSPAs
Electronic Security

2025 New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards finalists revealed

May 16, 2025

Judged by a panel of independent experts from across the New Zealand security industry, the finalists of the 2025 New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have been announced. The New Zealand OSPAs, returning for […]

Wayne Scott
Access / Perimeters

Wayne Scott promoted to Gallagher Security NZ Sales GM role

May 5, 2025

Gallagher Security has announced the promotion of Wayne Scott to the role of General Manager of New Zealand Sales after more than seven years with the Hamilton-based company. Wayne Scott began his career at Gallagher […]

HID PACS Security
Access / Perimeters

HID: Minimising access control reader vulnerabilities

May 1, 2025

HID’s PACS Security Guidelines executive brief details best practices for ensuring readers remain resilient to tampering and attacks. Unlike controllers, which are typically installed within a secured server room, door readers are typically wall-mounted and […]

alarm monitoring
Access / Perimeters

Alarm installers, are you leaving money on the table?

April 25, 2025

Re-selling alarm monitoring builds a more attractive business and earns you more money, writes Alarm Watch CEO Wade Coneybeer. If you’re an alarm installer who doesn’t currently re-sell alarm monitoring, you’re leaving money on the […]

Paradox M25
Access / Perimeters

Trade Security Supplies unveils the revolutionary Paradox M25 System

March 28, 2025

Trade Security Supplies (TSS), the exclusive distributor of Paradox security systems in New Zealand, proudly introduces the game-changing Paradox M25—a powerful and versatile hybrid security platform designed for professional installers. The M25 combines cutting-edge 915MHz […]

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