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New Zealand Security Magazine

NZSM
2026

New Monthly Edition: New Zealand Security Magazine – June 2026

June 2, 2026

Kia ora and welcome to the June 2026 issue of New Zealand Security Magazine. With this issue, we hit the Winter months with the first in a series of changes designed to get your NZ […]

Award nominations
Electronic Security

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. […]

John Wick
Features

John Wick and the Art of Physical Security Risk Management

June 2, 2026

So what do John Wick and the New Zealand Government’s Protective Security Requirements (PSR) have in common? ICARAS Security Consultants explores a few lessons from the underworld. The John Wick franchise has enthralled audiences with […]

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 […]

Security procurement
Features

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 – […]

Access / Perimeters

Protege GX cybersecurity changes: What you need to know

June 2, 2026

ICT has announced a new series of quarterly Protégé GX updates aimed at delivering stronger protection by default. The first update is available now. In the first of a new series of quarterly updates, Protege […]

Nextro
Electronic Security

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
Guarding & Patrols

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 […]

Matrix
Guarding & Patrols

Matrix security officer on midnight patrol prevents fire, supports police response

June 2, 2026

Matrix security patrol officer Raymond Townsend prevents fire outbreak at customer site in Auckland, earning praise from police responders. At Just after 11:30pm, during a routine patrol at one of its commercial client’s sites in […]

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 […]

Crowded Places
Industry bodies

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
Guarding & Patrols

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
Electronic Security

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
Electronic Security

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 […]

Inception
Access / Perimeters

Inner Range’s Inception Turns 10: A Decade of Evolution

June 2, 2026

Inner Range’s Inception has just celebrated its 10th birthday – a journey marked by continued innovation, evolution, and a balancing act between power and simplicity. Inception has officially turned 10 years old, marking a major […]

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