Last night the NZ Government announced that the greater Auckland area will move to Alert Level 3 for three days, commencing at midday today, and the rest of the country will move to Alert Level 2. The guidelines provided by the government include maintaining physical distancing, hand washing, regular cleaning programmes and wearing of PPE, […]

Advanced Security Group continues its growth both organically and through acquisitions, the business announcing it has acquired South Island electronic security integrator, VIP Security. This latest acquisition takes the offices in New Zealand to 16 and affirms Advanced Security as a leading corporate and government electronic security integrator across New Zealand. The acquisition grows the […]

We are thrilled to announce the winners for the 2020 New Zealand Security Awards and we’d like to pass on our congratulations to all the finalists and winners. We hope you enjoyed the Awards live stream. If you’d like to see it again, or if you didn’t see it the first time round, then you […]

The 2020 New Zealand Security Awards will be livestreamed from 5pm today. We have MC Te Radar presenting the Awards from 5pm to 6pm followed by a 30 minute set by DJ Lo Key. On the night you will have a chance to send in text messages of support and congratulations that we will put […]

Since the lockdown period, the PSPLA has processed approximately 3,800 applications for Temporary (Blue) Certificates of Approval, however the conversion rate to the full (Green) Certificate of Approval remains relatively low. Whilst some of the applicants may have left the industry, it appears that a number of security providers have taken advantage of the three […]

The 2020 New Zealand Security Awards will be livestreamed from 5pm on Friday 7 August. We have MC Te Radar presenting the Awards from 5pm to 6pm followed by a 30 minute set by DJ Low Key. On the night you will have a chance to send in text messages of support and congratulations that […]

Details on the Apprenticeship Boost Initiative Progamme have finally been announced. This programme will be of benefit to members who employ eligible apprentices. Eligible apprentices are defined as: a. Enrolled in a New Zealand Apprenticeship with a Transitional TITO; or b. Is enrolled in a TEC-recognised Managed Apprenticeship; and c. Has not had their enrolment […]

NZSA launches a new member benefit:  Business Continuity Planner We are pleased to announce the launch of a Business Continuity Planner in conjunction with BCP Builder. There is a lot to learn from operating your business through a global pandemic. A great way to ensure the lessons learnt are recorded and remembered for future disruptions […]

Survey on NZQA training within the security industry – closes 5pm Friday 31 July The Security Training and Professional Development Special Interest Group (SIG) comprises a range of security industry stakeholders and provides guidance and support to the NZSA on lifting standards and delivery of training to those employed within the New Zealand security industry. […]

We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2020 New Zealand Security Awards. Today is International Security Officers’ Day (24 July or 24/7) so it is very appropriate that we announce the finalists on the same day that we recognise the fantastic contribution and commitment of the 25,000 licensed security staff in New Zealand, […]