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Women in defence

Mel Childs
Defence

Inspiring female security leaders among 2023-24 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa winners

February 9, 2025

In support of the 2025 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa, we feature the inspirational stories behind last year’s category winners. The 21 February deadline for nominations for the 2025 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa is […]

WiSAA 2025
Defence

Call for Nominations: Women in Security Awards Aotearoa 2025

January 24, 2025

Support International Women’s Day this year by nominating a colleague for the 2025 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa. Nominations are due 21 February. International Women’s Day is coming up on 8th March, and what better […]

Mel Childs
Defence

New Zealand Defence Force officer receives award for natural disaster response leadership

July 3, 2024

Colonel Mel Childs is the winner of the Women in Security Awards Aotearoa ‘Responding to natural disaster events’ category for her leadership in 2023 Cyclone Gabrielle response. COL Childs has been announced by the organisers […]

Laura Cranston
Defence

New Zealand Defence Force officer receives award for contribution to defence and international security

June 11, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel Laura Cranston wins the Women in Security Awards Aotearoa ‘Contributing to defence and international security’ category for her work on UN Security Council Resolution on Women, Peace, and Security. LTCOL Cranston has been […]

WiSAA
Defence

Above and beyond: Women in Security Awards Aotearoa finalists announced!

April 12, 2024

Shortlist of finalists for the 2023-24 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa a who’s who of women in defence, law enforcement, and security who have gone above and beyond to protect New Zealanders. The New Zealand […]

WiSAA 2023-24
Defence

Women in Security Awards Aotearoa makes International Women’s Day return

February 20, 2024

Support International Women’s Day by nominating a deserving female security professional for the 2023-24 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa. Nominations due 8th March! International Women’s Day is coming up on 8th March, and what better […]

Serco Women in STEM
Defence

Serco women making a difference in STEM

March 11, 2022

Women around the country are making enormous achievements in STEM every day. Serco is proud of the many exceptional women across our business who are making an important difference in this space, helping to improve […]

Defence and Industry
Defence

NZDIA Chair sets out goals for year ahead

December 15, 2019

Recently returned as a Director and Chair of the NZDIA Board, Andrew Ford talks Women in Defence and Defence Industry, STEM learning, and early communication of Defence procurement planning. We have come a long way […]

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