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 [...]
Matrix Security and Genesis Energy leading the wage Every New Zealander is deserving of a life well lived – and a workplace that supports that right. Fortunately, the uptake for Living Wage accreditation by Kiwi companies is fast growing, and the outcome positive for both employers and employees alike. Partnering with businesses who see [...]
It is often challenging selecting the right service provider for your needs. Usually all you have to base your decision on is what the service providers themselves advertise, and the opinions of friends or family. Fair Go recently touched on alarm monitoring and encouraged those considering security services to do their due diligence - https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/do-you-ensure-youre-getting-peace-mind-youve-paid-alarm-monitoring-companies. Understanding [...]
During February, a fire at an Auckland Outlet Mall threatened the livelihood of store owners and staff. It was the professional alarm system and response plans in place that averted what was a potentially devastating fire as it was able to be extinguished in its early stages. The fire occurred shortly before midnight, caused [...]
As the school year wraps up, maintaining a balance between celebration and security becomes crucial for East Auckland colleges. With students eager to commemorate their final days with pranks, effective measures must be in place to protect the school's reputation and property. Implementing features such as 24-hour alarm monitoring can significantly enhance safety during [...]
Property damage is often caused by opportune criminal activity in an attempt to steal items. Intoxicated individuals lacking respect for their surroundings can be equally unpredictable and dangerous. A charity store in Glen Innes recently experienced this first hand, as did our responding patrol. Shortly after 10.30pm on a Thursday evening a Matrix Security patrol officer [...]
At Matrix Security, our commitment extends beyond mere surveillance; we prioritise the well-being of individuals in our community. In situations like the recent armed robbery we thwarted, our patrol officers exemplify the essence of security that cares for people. Their vigilance not only aids in crime prevention but also ensures that bystanders, like the [...]
Security cameras can be useful and, with advances in technology, are more versatile than ever. However, nothing on the market can quite measure up to human instinct and this was evident in mid-July when a Matrix Security patrol officer interrupted a crime. It was midnight when the officer arrived at a customer’s business in [...]
Two taggers caught in the act by a Matrix Security Officer found themselves in need of assistance after attempting a badly planned escape. Auckland’s graffiti problem is fairly well spread across the city – with abandoned buildings being particularly prone to illegal graffiti paintwork. Recently a Matrix Security patrol officer was on a routine [...]
While most security companies are largely reactive, Matrix Security has built its reputation on being proactive and looking after the wider community it serves. On a recent routine patrol, a Matrix Security Officer received a call from a North Shore parking warden advising him of a suspicious vehicle. Whilst attending the carpark he was [...]
