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Money men take no risks with their own security [The Press]
"NERVOUS EXECUTIVES, worried that angry investors will seek revenge, are paying as much as $2000 a day to be flanked by bodyguards when preparing to face an out-of-pocket mob..." (read more...)


Discretion: The Weapon of Choice [Businessman Today]
"Whitney Huston and Kevin Costner have a lot to answer for. Being a bodygaurd was, up til then, a discreet and virtually untalked-about profession..." (read more...)


The Professionals [Canterbury Today]
"Professional, effective and discreet — one Canterbury protection company goes the extra distance to provide the best in protection staff and security services..." (read more...)


Changes in the Hospitality Security Industry [City Life Magazine]
"The most notable change that will take place in the New Zealand Hospitality Security Industry is the licensing or Doorman. Always a contentious issue, this idea has been bandied around for years..." (read more...)


The Perfect Hosts [Lifestyles Magazine]
"The latest innovation in the hospitality and event industry are Perfect Hosts. Perfect hosts are not security, but are professionally trained protection staff, highly skilled in public relations, communication and conflict resolution..." (read more...)


Bar Security: Working on a better image [Lifestyles Magazine]
"Gone are the days when if you caused problems in a bar you might get a thumping from the gorilla on the door..." (read more...)


Out & About [The Star]
"Aikmans Bar & Restaurant opened in the Merivale Precinct recently. With its fabulous and great new menu, Aikmans is already attracting clientele from all over the city. but don't take our word for it - head out to Merivale and experience Aikmans for yourself!..." (read more...)


Goodbye Jason [City Life Magazine]
"It is the end of an era in the Christchurch Hospitality scene with Jason, the former manager of Azure (now Liquidity), moving to Australia..." (read more...)


Police Investigate Spiked Drink Claim [The Christchurch Press]
"Police are investigating whether a woman who collapsed outside a central Christchurch bar had her drink spiked..." (read more...)


Unity and Boogie Nights [City Life Magazine]
"By the time you read this column Unity and Boogie Nights opening will be over. Unity will always be successful with patrons partying well into the early hours of the morning. Every year Unity gets stronger and stronger & one of the main men behind it is JP.
I have worked with JP for a number of years and have been pleased to provide Security Consultancy Services for Unity..." (read more...)


Careless Card Use Could Prove Costly On Your Next Night Out [The Press]
"Police are warning people to be wary when using eftpos in bars after two men were charged with offences relating to shoulder surfing..." (read more...)


ANZAC Day [City Life Magazine]
"I would like to dedicate my column this week to all the men and women who fought and gave their lives for New Zealand.
ANZAC Day is a very special time for so many different people..." (read more...)


Security in the City [City Life Magazine]
"From today well known security and public relations consultant Hal October of the October Protection Group will be writing a regular column for City Life. With well over 15 years experience in the security industry in Christchurch, he has seen it all..." (read more...)


The Days of Big Burly Aggressive Bouncers are Over [City Life Magazine]
"I hate the term Bouncer, it reminds people of big thugs with no brains or people skills who have their arms folded and liked to fight an smash patrons around..." (read more...)


80s Party at the Loaded Hog [City Life Magazine]
"The Loaded Hog on Manchester Street and Cashel Sreet corner recently hosted an 80s party and what a success it was ...
...These nights can fall down if only a few people dress up but this was definitely not the case at the Hog..." (read more...)


Liquidity Opens on the Strip [City Life Magazine]
"Want to go to Liquidity, the Tap Room, any bar on the Strip or down to the Manchester Street bars? In fact, anywhere?..." (read more...)


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