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FIRST Security

Su Kaur
Guarding & Patrols

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 […]

Gareth Bacon
Guarding & Patrols

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 […]

Nick Gibbs
Guarding & Patrols

FIRST Security New Zealand appoints Nick Gibbs as new Chief Operating Officer

October 26, 2025

FIRST Security announces appointment of Nick Gibbs as Chief Operating Officer. Outgoing COO Steven Sullivan to stay on until December. Gibbs steps into the COO role following seven years with FIRST Security, where he has […]

FIRST Security
Guarding & Patrols

FIRST Security expands national footprint into the Taupō region

May 21, 2025

FIRST Security increases number of branches nationally to 30 with the acquisition of Taupō security provider Senjo Security. Commits to retain all staff. FIRST Security announced on 13 May the acquisition of Senjo Security, a […]

Gina Lindsay-Crawford
Features

Private security leader awarded for securing New Zealand organisations and infrastructure

June 19, 2024

Gina Lindsay-Crawford has been announced by the organisers of Women in Security Awards Aotearoa (WiSAA) 2023-24 as the winner of the ‘Securing organisations and infrastructure’ category for her role as Manager of Client Services at […]

Keisha Rihari
Industry bodies

NZSA announces final Covid-19 Guardian Award

June 5, 2020

New Zealand Security Association announces the fifth and final Covid-19 Guardian Award winner is Keisha Rihari from FIRST Security Guard Services in Northland. According to the NZSA, Keisha has been recognised for her outstanding work […]

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