Event Security

When running an event, it is important to provide a safe environment for staff and visitors. There are specific objectives for venue and event security and Recon is always ready to work with you on many security considerations during the planning phase. All our event security staff conduct themselves in a professional manner and hold a Certificate of Approval issued …

Security Guard Services

When selecting security guard services it is important to ensure the company can provide an effective and efficient service. Recon provides a comprehensive range of security and investigative services to the New Zealand commercial, government, corporate and residential sectors. Our core service is providing qualified, professional and well-trained security guards to manage clients’ security, health and safety and site access …

Fire Alarm System

Every year, the New Zealand Fire Services team attend more than 3,500 house fires. In 80% of the fatal fires they attend smoke alarms are either not installed or not working. To ensure you and your family get an early warning sign of fire and get out safe, it is crucial you have working smoke alarms. We recommend smoke alarms …

Security Guard Awarded the Health & Safety Greencard Award

We would like to congratulate one of our very own , Warren Collins, who recently received a Health and Safety Greencard award. Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015, from a health and safety perspective, Council contractors are also deemed workers of the Council. Collins, who is based in the Wellington Central Library, went above and beyond in …

Event Security for the Wellington Wine and Food Festival 2017

Image retrieved from Wine and Food Festival https://www.wineandfoodfestival.co.nz/ The weather gods, unfortunately, did not give this year’s Wellington Wine and Food Festival any favour, and the Wellington City Council had to cancel Saturday and Sunday’s festivities because of heavy rain. Despite getting thousands of disappointed foodies, the Friday night event went off without a hitch! The Wellington Wine and Food …

Living Wage Hourly Rate Set for 2017

Advocates for the living wage have put the figure for 2017 at $20.20 an hour and comes into effect on July 1. This is an increase of 40c on 2016’s rate of $19.80 and is in line with the average movement in wages. The rate is set by the New Zealand Family Centre Social Policy Research Unit in the Hutt …

Safe City Ambassadors & NZ Police BBQ

Last week the Recon Safe City Ambassadors came together with the NZ Police and Hutt City Council, to hold a public BBQ in the new park area next to the Hutt City Council. The aim of this event was to build relationships with the local community. The event was a success, as it enabled communication in a relaxed, friendly environment. …

New 4WD Vehicles

Recon has released their new fleet of 4WD vehicles in the Wellington Region. We have deliberately upgraded to 4WD vehicles to ensure the continuancy of service in our Mobile Patrol division should the city have major disruption to the roading network.

Wellington Region Business Excellence Awards 2016

Recon has been selected as a finalist in the 2016 Wellington Region Business Excellence Awards. Recon has seen significant growth in Security Guard and Technical services over the past year and as a result we have invested into these areas and our business is continuing to grow. We’re thrilled to be recognised as a finalist this year and are looking …

New Living Wage Contract

Recon Security is proud to announce the signing of a new contract with The Wellington City Council. The contract is to pay the Living Wage. All Security staff working at WCC will now be paid the living wage. This includes Security Guards, Noise Control Officers and Mobile Patrol staff