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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 […]

Contract signing
Industry

New Zealand companies Citycare and PAE selected to maintain Defence Estate

April 17, 2026

The New Zealand Defence Force has selected New Zealand owned and operated companies Citycare and PAE New Zealand to provide facilities maintenance services across the Defence Estate from mid-2026. According to the 14 April announcement, […]

Jonathan Finan
Industry

Jonathan Finan returns to New Zealand-based role in Gallagher Security

April 17, 2026

After nine years in technical and business development roles for Gallagher Security in North America, Jonathan Finan returns to Aotearoa. Gallagher Security has announced the appointment of Jonathan Finan as Technical Account Manager for the […]

SYOS
Industry

SYOS Aerospace to deliver NZDF multi-domain autonomous vehicles

March 6, 2026

SYOS awarded contract to supply the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) with a portfolio of air, land and sea uncrewed autonomous platforms and services. The contract will see SYOS provide multi‑domain uncrewed autonomous platforms to […]

OSPAs
Industry

New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards open for nominations

March 5, 2026

The NZ Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have returned for a fifth consecutive year, and nominations are now open. “Celebrating excellence in security is vital, and the OSPAs are dedicated to recognising those who go […]

Cyber Security Summit
Industry

National Cyber Security Summit: Cybersecurity a strategic business risk

January 24, 2026

It’s been a busy time for New Zealand’s National Cyber Security Centre as it takes an unprecedentedly proactive posture in relation to cyber threats, a context the National Cyber Security Summit 2026 is set to […]

Global OSPAs
Industry

New Zealand represented in 2nd annual Global Outstanding Security Performance Awards

January 24, 2026

The 2nd Global Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) will take place on Thursday 5 February 2026 at 2pm GMT (3am New Zealand Time), streamed live to a worldwide audience. The prestigious event brings together the […]

OSPAs
Industry

Nominations for the 2026 New Zealand Outstanding Security Performance Awards now open

January 24, 2026

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) are pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 New Zealand OSPAs! Returning for the fifth consecutive year. The OSPAs are designed to be both independent and inclusive; providing […]

Apprenticeship initiative
Industry

New apprenticeship pathway for alarm and electronic security businesses

January 8, 2026

The New Zealand Security Association has collaborated with ETCO to offer members early access to a new group employment model for apprenticeships. Having worked closely with Skills Group for many years to help build the […]

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