Businesses give bad behaviour the push
Manurewa township is fast becoming the crime prevention ‘Golden Triangle’ with another major chain using forensic technology to combat anti-social behaviour. Local businesses are employing a layering of security solutions to reduce crime in their immed
Businesses receive accolades from Police Commissioner
Partners in the BNZ Safer Schools Programme, SelectaDNA and Bank of New Zealand have each been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for their contributions towards this successful crime prevention initiative.
BNZ Hoax Bomber can’t escape science
This morning in the Manukau District Court, Clive Macintosh Mackay was sentenced to six years and three months in jail after staging an elaborate bomb-hoax in a South Auckland bank.
What happens to unclaimed goods?
Ever wondered what happens to items with incorrect addresses at New Zealand Post, or those unclaimed wallets at the Police Stations? Well Fair Go looked into it...
Operation Snap
Operation SNAP (Serial Number Action Partnership) is an initiative of the New Zealand Police, aiming to prevent burglary and property offending. SNAP's aim is to make it harder for criminals to sell stolen goods. It helps protect property in a number of
New Zealand Police Community Days
As a part of Operation SNAP, often we are invited to be a part of the Community Days run by the New Zealand Police and other community organisations. If there is one in your neighbourhood, we may very well be there - please come and say hello!
Techno Tagging to Deter Thieves
About 100 schools across Nelson Tasman are set to receive an anti-theft property-marking kit, thanks to a Safer Schools collaboration between BNZ, Crime Stoppers, Police, and SelectaDNA - a global forensic coding company.
DNA makes mark on crime
A system which uses "synthetic DNA" to tag personal property has been distributed to 600 homes in a Hamilton suburb to combat burglaries.
Counties Manukau Police tackle burglary face-to-face
Counties Manukau Police, Maori Wardens, Pacific Wardens, the community and victims of crime aim to tackle burglary together and get results.
Safe As Houses
Safe as Houses (SAH) is a community based crime prevention and deterrence programme that derived from the UK. It looks to bring communities together in association with voluntary organisations and corporate supporters to promote a proactive approach withi
BNZ Safer Schools Programme
The BNZ Safer Schools Programme started at the end of 2009, after Police in Rotorua heard of the success gained in a pilot of a forensic marking product called SelectaDNA.
2011 Rugby Wold Cup : ANZ World Dome
ANZ, the official bank of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, took pride of place on Auckland’s Queens Wharf as the city proudly welcomed locals and international visitors to the country’s largest fan zone.
