Matrix Security assisted injured man on One Tree Hill When a serious fall left an Auckland man injured on Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill Domain) during the national Alert Level 4 lockdown, bystanders feared for the worse. With deteriorating health, darkness falling, and ambulances unable to reach the summit due to COVID-19 access limitations, essential [...]
As we near the end of the school year some high schools have unique security needs as senior students attempt to pull off the perfect prank to mark the end of their time at school. An East Auckland college stepped up its security after past experience had taught them of some of the lengths students [...]
While land-line alarm monitoring is a proven and cost-effective way of monitoring your alarm system, it’s becoming increasingly common for homes and businesses to no longer have a traditional phone line, and instead, simply have an internet connection for both voice calls and data. Anyone with an IP enabled alarm can access their security system [...]
Matrix Security has embarked on a large scale access control and alarm system installation. Selected by the Well Connected Alliance, Matrix Security joined forces with the Waterview Connection Project – one of New Zealand’s most important infrastructure developments. The project will have a massive impact on the way people travel around and through Auckland and [...]
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 [...]
Petrol stations have become a significant target for criminals wanting cash and/or cigarettes. A Manukau Service Station was recently robbed in an unusual manner. The thief and stolen goods were quickly found with the help of his friends who found they were being used as unwilling accomplices. Thankfully the attendant activated the panic alarm and within [...]
A number of old alarm systems are becoming obsolete as technology evolves including the move to fibre. New alarm systems offer more options and control than ever before. Rather than wait till you urgently need to upgrade due to faults or removal of copper lines talk to us about upgrading now. Some options unique to modern [...]
The New Zealand Security Association Annual Awards were held in Wellington on the 25th August 2017 with several hundred guests attending the prestigious Awards Ceremony and Dinner at Te Papa National Museum. These awards recognise excellence and outstanding service delivery provided by those who work within the security industry. Each award provides an opportunity to [...]
Matrix Security have recently been chosen to provide security services to the iconic Cornwall Park in central Auckland. Gifted to the community by Sir John Logan Campbell in 1901, the park presents a unique security challenge due to its size and nature. It is more than just a park - it is 425 acres/172 hectares [...]
A young man persistently trying to board a boat unauthorised at an Auckland marina recently found himself in cuffs after attempting to outwit the Matrix Security officer on site. Following an attempt to hoodwink the security officer to access the boat, the man was asked to leave when he could not prove he was authorised [...]
