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NZSA awards
Industry

2026 New Zealand Security Awards finalists announced

August 12, 2026

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 […]

Lincoln Potter
Industry

Lincoln Potter: Zen and the art of security science

July 10, 2026

2026 NZ Outstanding Security Performance Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient Lincoln Potter has turned a career-long love affair with security science into an artform, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon. On 26 June, security consultant Lincoln Potter […]

Award nominations
Industry

Make it Count: Nominating for the 2026 New Zealand Security Awards

June 2, 2026

If you’re thinking you have a colleague who might be worthy of a New Zealand Security Award, nominate them, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon, but make sure your nomination is a compliant and competitive one. […]

Su Kaur
Industry

Decade of Firsts: Su Kaur celebrates 10-year milestone with FIRST Security

June 2, 2026

Su Kaur has notched up a stellar decade with FIRST Security during a career that has seen her rise from security guard to a range of regional management roles, writes Nicholas Dynon. Su Kaur has […]

Security procurement
Industry

Race to the Bottom: European report evidences what we already know

June 2, 2026

Latest International Security Ligue report into the procurement of security personnel services in Europe finds misalignment between procurement practices and the operational realities of modern security delivery, writes Nicholas Dynon. Procurement of Security Services – […]

Nextro
Industry

Nextro wins NZ Project of the Year at Axis Oceania Partner Awards 2026

June 2, 2026

Nextro takes out the Project of the Year – New Zealand award at the annual Axis Communications Oceania Partner Summit on Australia’s Gold Coast. Auckland-based integrator and managed network and security services provider Nextro has […]

Grappling champion
Industry

Allied Security grappling champion finds national success

June 2, 2026

Allied Security security officer takes his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the national stage, achieving success at New Zealand Grappler Summer Slam Nationals. Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Allied Security guard Ryan is now a national grappling […]

Gareth Bacon
Industry

15 year milestone for FIRST Security operations specialist Gareth Bacon

June 2, 2026

Gareth Bacon’s two-decade-long career in security has been dominated by his 15-year rise within national security provider FIRST Security. FIRST Security National Manager – ATM Services Gareth Bacon has achieved 15 years of service with […]

Crowded Places
Industry

NZSA to host Security of Crowded Places in New Zealand Forum 2026

June 2, 2026

Following a successful showing last year, the Security of Crowded Places in New Zealand Forum is back – this time Auckland’s Eden Park will set the stage. The New Zealand Security Association has issued an […]

One Stadium
Industry

Red Badge delivers at One Stadium opening weekend

June 2, 2026

New Zealand security provider Red Badge Group delivers security and safety for opening events at Christchurch’s new One Stadium. The first major sporting event at Christchurch’s new One New Zealand Stadium took place on the […]

SecTech NZ
Industry

SecTech NZ to land at Auckland’s Eden Park with Wellington, Christchurch to follow

June 2, 2026

SecTech’s New Zealand edition for 2026 launches at Auckland’s Eden Park on 09 June, with Wellington and Christchurch to follow. SecTech NZ opens 11-5pm at Eden Park in Auckland on 09 June. Attendees can register […]

Tim Holden
Industry

25 year milestone for Wesco Anixter’s Tim Holden

June 2, 2026

Tim Holden has celebrated 25 years with Wesco Anixter NZ – a quarter century with the New Zealand distributor. “Over the years, Tim has built an outstanding career as a Telecommunications Technical Support Technician, specialising […]

NZSA update
Industry

NZSA CEO update talks fuel supply, vulnerable workers, business start-up guidance

June 2, 2026

In this abridged version of his May newsletter, NZSA CEO Gary Morrison talks vulnerable workers, ACC changes, business start-up guidance, NZSA board cadet vacancy, and more. Isn’t it amazing how quickly events can change in […]

Norsewear
Industry

Innovation and impact: Awards recognise New Zealand’s Defence Industry leaders

May 16, 2026

Defence Minister Chris Penk has paid tribute to businesses supplying the New Zealand Defence Force at the 2025 Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry. On 12 May, New Zealand Defence Minister Chris Penk […]

OSPAs
Industry

Finalists announced for the 2026 New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards

May 16, 2026

With a panel of independent experts from across the New Zealand security industry concluding its, the finalists of the 2026 New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have been revealled. The New Zealand OSPAs, returning […]

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