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NZ Security Awards
Industry bodies

International Security Officers Day marked with opening of nominations for the 2023 New Zealand Security Awards

July 24, 2023

Nominations for the NZ Security Awards 2023 open today, Monday 24th July, according to New Zealand’s peak private security industry body the New Zealand Security Association (NZSA). According to the NZSA, nominations for the prestigious […]

FPA
Industry bodies

E tū initiates Fair Pay Agreement process for Security Industry

March 29, 2023

According to the New Zealand private security industry’s peak body, the New Zealand Security Association (NZSA), a Fair Pay Agreement process has commenced but it faces an uncertain post-election future. Today E tū has formally […]

NZSA
Industry bodies

New Zealand Security Association CEO’s March newsletter

March 2, 2023

In his March update, NZSA CEO Gary Morrison discusses the online Training Hub launch, a new short-term contract with MSD supporting employment of entry level technicians, commencement of school visit programme, membership fees, and more. […]

Training
Industry bodies

New Zealand Security Association launches new training hub

February 27, 2023

The peak security industry organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand, the New Zealand Security Association (NZSA), launches new online training hub with special rates for members. The NZSA today announced on LinkedIn the launch of its […]

Diversity
Industry bodies

Results of international research on diversity, equity and inclusion in corporate security released

February 27, 2023

The recently released report ‘Empowering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Corporate Security’ gives a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities faced within the security profession. The US-based ASIS Foundation in partnership with UK-based research firm […]

Chris Proctor
Industry bodies

Chris Proctor: Being Better Together – Joining the global security Team

February 12, 2023

Joining ASIS International means joining a team of 34,000 security professionals spread across the globe, writes the professional organisation’s New Zealand Chapter Deputy Chair Chris Proctor. Teams have been part of my life for as […]

Matthew Porcelli
Industry bodies

US security expert Matthew Porcelli to feature at ASIS New Zealand February chapter meeting

February 12, 2023

In a coup for the ASIS NZ chapter, Matthew Porcelli, MSc, CPP, F.ISRM, Security Manager at Harvard Potection Services LLC, will feature as guest speaker at the group’s upcoming February meeting. An ASIS International luminary […]

ASIS New Zealand
Industry bodies

ASIS International’s New Zealand Chapter sets sights on membership drive

February 12, 2023

The ASIS International New Zealand Chapter’s November AGM saw the election of a new executive committee and a firm commitment to grow membership to new heights in 2023. With a mix of experience and fresh […]

Saved a Life Medal
Industry bodies

New Zealand Security Association launches the Saved a Life Medal

February 3, 2023

NZSA CEO Gary Morrison announces the launch of the Saved a Life Medal to recognise security workers who have saved a life through their actions. January saw the launch of the new award initiative by […]

OSPAs
Industry bodies

Nominations open for the OSPAs, but closing soon!

January 10, 2022

The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) have descended upon New Zealand. With 13 award categories up for grabs, the programme seeks to bring wider attention to excellence within the security sector. The New Zealand OSPAs […]

Women in Security Awards
Industry bodies

Women in Security Awards Aotearoa is back – and nominations are open!

November 9, 2021

The New Zealand Security Sector Network (NZSSN), supported by the Women in Security & Resilience Alliance (WISECRA), is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2021 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa recognition program are now […]

NZSA update
Industry bodies

New Zealand Security Association CEO updates members on latest news

November 5, 2021

NZSA CEO Gary Morrison talks vaccination certificates, mental health, NZ Security Awards, VR training, NZSA AGM, MBIE minimum wage submission, and more. After ten weeks of lock-down I imagine most of us (and particularly those […]

Managed isolation
Features

Security industry peak body slams media for COVID facility reporting bias

September 3, 2020

New Zealand Security Association (NZSA) CEO Gary Morrison delivers a strong but measured rebuke of mainstream press coverage of security mishaps at Managed Isolation Facilities (MIFs). Articulating his pride over the work of private security […]

New Zealand Security Industry Awards
Features

Virtual event celebrates Security Industry Awards winners

August 12, 2020

At the livestreamed 2020 industry awards event hosted by the NZSA, 20 award recipients were recognised for exemplifying exceptional performance and professionalism. We salute the industry’s finest for 2020! This year, Master of Ceremonies Te […]

Good Practice Guidelines
Features

Good Practice Guidelines: Working alone and managing fatigue

August 4, 2020

Launched in June, the NZSA’s New Zealand Security Industry Good Practice Guidelines provides clear guidance on health and safety and compliance, including working alone and managing fatigue. The Coroner’s investigation into the death of Security Officer […]

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