Scott Carter, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Matrix Security, has been awarded Life Membership of the New Zealand Security Association (NZSA), the highest honour bestowed by the Association. Life Membership recognises outstanding service, commitment and dedication to New Zealand’s security industry and is reserved for individuals who have made a significant [...]
Video surveillance has become a standard part of how New Zealand businesses protect their premises, people and stock, particularly as the security threats facing commercial properties continue to evolve. Specifying a system, however, involves considerably more than selecting cameras. Camera type, positioning, how footage is stored, whether anyone is watching it in real time and [...]
Matrix Security has provided commercial security to Auckland businesses for 30-plus years, with experience across static guards, mobile patrols and combined coverage. Deciding between static security guards and mobile patrols is a practical decision that depends on the site, its hours of operation, its risk profile and its budget, and there is no single answer that applies to [...]
Matrix Security is proud to celebrate a fantastic result at the 2026 New Zealand Security Association (NZSA) Awards, with Tanpreet Singh and Hiruna Samadith receiving the NZSA Patrol Officer of the Year Award. The award recognises outstanding patrol security professionals who demonstrate exceptional commitment, capability and service within the security industry. Tanpreet [...]
NZSA Acknowledgement Two Matrix Security patrol officers have been recognised among the industry's best, with Tanpreet Singh and Hiruna Samadith named finalists in the 2026 New Zealand Security Association (NZSA) Patrol Officer of the Year Award. Their joint nomination reflects not only an outstanding response to a critical incident, but the professionalism, vigilance [...]
NZSA Acknowledgement Helena Juanita Kwocksun Named Finalist for Specialised Security Services Professional of the Year Being named a finalist in the New Zealand Security Association Awards is recognition of the contribution a security professional makes over many years. For Helena Juanita Kwocksun, that recognition came as a complete surprise. The nomination recognises Helena's outstanding [...]
CASE STUDY When Quality Security Makes a Community Safer Consistent service. Real impact. Stronger communities. How a 15-year patrol partnership helped Birkenhead Village enforce a liquor ban and build lasting community confidence. Client Birkenhead Town Centre Association Location Birkenhead, Auckland, New Zealand Partnership 15+ years, ongoing [...]
The New Zealand Security Association (NZSA) recently announced the finalists for the 2026 New Zealand Security Awards, celebrating excellence across New Zealand's security industry. This year, finalists represent more than 20 security organisations from across New Zealand, highlighting the depth of talent and expertise within the industry. Three Matrix Security professionals have been named finalists [...]
A potentially serious security breach was recently prevented thanks to the alertness and professionalism of a Matrix Security officer on duty for New Zealand Sugar Company Ltd at a wharf facility on the North Shore in Auckland. While monitoring access near a berthed vessel, the security officer was approached by two individuals requesting permission to board the ship. As [...]
