Defsec New Zealand

11/06/2024

Lieutenant Colonel Laura Cranston wins Women in Security Awards Aotearoa’s “Contributing to defence and international security” category for her work on United Nations Security Council Resolution on Women, Peace and Security.

LTCOL Cranston has been announced by the organisers of Women in Security Awards Aotearoa 2023-24 as the winner of the ‘Contributing to defence and national security’ category in her role as Director, New Zealand Defence Force Women, Peace and Security.

This category recognises a professional who has through their commitment, capability, professionalism, advocacy, innovation, and/or leadership made a significant contribution to the defence of New Zealand and its national interests or, more broadly, to regional or international security.

Read the full story and winner citation here:

Lieutenant Colonel Laura Cranston wins Women in Security Awards Aotearoa's "Contributing to defence and international security" category.

15/05/2024

Gallagher Security has recruited Emma Gibson to the role of Sales Manager for the Lower North Island region, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience in sales and account management, and three years in the security industry. Read the full story here:

Gallagher Security has recruited Emma Gibson to Sales Manager for the Lower North Island region, bringing with her over 20 years’ experience.

14/05/2024

Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies MNZM is the new Chief of Defence Force, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced today.

AVM Davies has been appointed for three years from 6 June, when he will also be promoted to Air Marshal.

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Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies MNZM is the new Chief of Defence Force, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced today.

13/05/2024

Backed by industry stalwarts and a new approach to customer service, Trade Security Supplies Limited (TSS) launched today, with ambitions to shake up the security sector as Paradox Security Systems' newly appointed distributor for New Zealand.

Highly regarded security industry veterans Steve Mace and Basil Sykes have joined the TSS team to helm the new business, a sister company to established enterprise security distributor Channel Ten Security Imports.

“We’ve heard loud and clear what customers are saying about suppliers acting like order takers and box movers with no personal touch, so we have set out with the intention to redefine the experience by putting our customers, and their needs, at the centre of everything we do,” said Managing Director Andrew Moss.

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TSS (Trade Security Supplies) launched today, with ambitions to shake up the sector as Paradox’s newly appointed distributor for New Zealand.

21/08/2021

Students of the Royal New Zealand Navy first Bridge Warfare Officer Course (BWOC) run by Serco Defence graduated at Devonport Naval Base, HMNZS Philomel in May. The course includes theory and practical training focusing on leadership, resource management, time management and navigation, using a simulator. https://defsec.net.nz/2021/08/21/serco-bridge-warfare-officer-course/

20/08/2020

As the government scrambles to respond to latest -19 cases, managed isolation facilities to receive stepped-up
NZ Defence Force presence and electronic upgrades. Meanwhile security guards are left in limbo, reports Nicholas Dynon.

COVID-19 - managed isolation facilities to receive weighted NZDF presence and electronic security upgrades. But what about security guards?

13/08/2020

At the livestreamed 2020 industry awards event hosted by The New Zealand Security Association, 20 award recipients were recognised for exemplifying exceptional performance and professionalism. We salute the industry’s finest for 2020!

At the livestreamed 2020 industry awards event hosted by the NZSA, 20 award recipients were recognised for exemplifying exceptional performance.

13/08/2020

Professor Rouben Azizian and Dr John Battersby introduce the just-published second instalment of the National Security Journal (published by Centre for Defence and Security Studies, Massey University)

In their ‘Comment from the Editors’, Prof Rouben Azizian and Dr John Battersby introduce the second instalment of the National Security Journal.

05/04/2020

Frank Olsson, former international banking leader and current NZ Europe Business Council President and Auckland-based Swedish Honorary Consul, writes that when you create real value for real people profitability follows.

Frank Olsson, NZ Europe Business Council President and Swedish Honorary Consul, writes when you create real value for real people profitability follows.

04/04/2020

ICYMI Line of Defence Magazine's Autumn 2020 is out, and here's the first taste!...

31/03/2020

New ASIS NZ Chapter Chair Ngaire Kelaher talks with chief editor Nicholas Dynon about what the chapter will be getting up to in 2020 and why it’s worth looking a little closer at the benefits of ASIS International Board Certifications.

ASIS NZ's Chapter Chair talks about what the chapter will be up to in 2020 and why it’s worth looking closer at the benefits of ASIS Board Certifications.