As many of you will be aware, the Government yesterday announced measures that will see Defense Force personnel deployed to the managed isolation and quarantine facilities to take over a number of functions currently provided by private security…

Licensing Trish McConnell of the PSPLA has provided the following update regarding licensing: As Wellington remains at Level 2 business is continuing as per normal with all applications being processed in the usual way. The only issue we…

We have received feedback from several providers that staff are being stopped at the borders and prevented from traveling out of Auckland in order to undertake urgent essential services. There are exemptions that do apply (see below) however…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…