Are your events truly prepared for today’s security risks?
Join us for an essential NZEA webinar unpacking the latest insights from the Security of Crowded Places in New Zealand Forum 2025, led by Chris Kumeroa (Chair, Crowded Places Security Advisory Group) and Elliot Sheppard (Researcher).
Bringing together perspectives from Police, Government, and industry leaders, this session will translate national security strategy into practical, real-world actions for the events sector.
Whether you’re an event organiser, venue operator, council team, supplier, or sponsor, this webinar will highlight what you need to know to better protect your people, your reputation, and your event.
You’ll gain insights into:
How the evolving threat landscape impacts events in New Zealand
Practical ways to assess and reduce risks in “crowded places”
The critical role of training, scenario planning, and staff preparedness
How to strengthen collaboration with Police and key stakeholders
Lessons learned from major incidents and how to apply them locally
Managing high-risk areas like entry/exit zones (“grey space”)
Simple, effective approaches to incident response, including Escape, Hide, Tell
The session will also explore how to balance safety with customer experience, and how to embed security thinking from the earliest stages of event planning.
This is a must-attend webinar for anyone involved in designing, delivering or supporting events in Aotearoa. Learn how to move beyond compliance and build confident, capable, and resilient event environments.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from national experts shaping the future of crowded places security.