Block B refurbishment at Glendowie College

Glendowie College Block B refurbishment

Tiger Security recently completed a comprehensive security project as part of the Block B refurbishment project at Glendowie College, delivering a solution that balanced construction demands with uninterrupted site protection. Working within an active school environment undergoing significant building works required a methodical and adaptable approach. A key priority was maintaining the integrity of the […]

Glen Eden Primary School Special Needs Bathroom

Glen Eden Primary School special needs bathroom security

Supporting safety and accessibility at Glen Eden Primary School. This project involved the conversion of an existing bathroom facility into a dedicated special needs bathroom, designed to better support children requiring enhanced care and supervision. As part of this upgrade, Tiger Security was engaged to deliver a reliable emergency notification solution tailored to the environment. […]

Glen Eden Intermediate’s rebuilt Block 9

Glen Eden Intermediate Block 9 Rebuild

Tiger Security completed another important education-sector project, delivering an extension of the existing security system at Glen Eden Intermediate as part of the school’s rebuilt classroom Block 9 development. The project formed part of the wider construction programme to modernise and renovate teaching spaces while ensuring the school’s security infrastructure remained fully operational throughout the […]

PIR motion sensors explained: How they protect homes and businesses

Learn more about PIR motion sensors in security systems

PIR motion sensors are one of the most widely used technologies in modern security systems, helping protect both homes and businesses by detecting movement inside a building before an intruder can move freely through the property. While cameras and alarms are often the most visible parts of a security setup, PIR sensors quietly play a […]

Security system installation for new classroom block at Gladstone Primary School

Gladstone Primary School new classroom block security

Tiger Security successfully completed the installation of a comprehensive security system for the new three-level classroom block at Gladstone Primary School in Auckland. Awarded the contract as part of the school’s latest expansion project, our team delivered a seamless extension of the existing site-wide security infrastructure. The upgraded system integrates advanced motion detector PIR sensors […]

Turning video surveillance into real-time prevention with Vivotek’s ‘Think Alert’

Vivotek Think Alert news

Modern security environments are already heavily monitored by cameras, but the real challenge is not visibility, it is speed of response. Many real-world incidents are not missed because they cannot be seen, but because they are identified too late to prevent escalation. Policy breaches, unsafe behaviour, and suspicious activity can develop in seconds, and when […]

Key security works for Block S refurbishment at Edgewater College completed

Block S refurbishment at Edgewater College works

Tiger Security has completed significant security infrastructure upgrade work as part of the Block S redevelopment at Edgewater College, delivering improvements aligned with the latest construction and electrical design requirements. During project review, it was identified that the electrical drawings specified a higher number of security devices than were originally installed, and in some cases […]

Successful completion of complex security project at Edendale Primary School

Tiger Security completes security for Edendale School Blocks 1 and 2

Tiger Security successfully completed a major security project at Edendale Primary School in Auckland, delivered alongside the refurbishment of Blocks 1 and 2. The project presented significant technical challenges due to the central location of the two blocks within the school grounds and the way existing security infrastructure passed directly through the construction zone. Maintaining […]

Dahua releases major NVR V5 NEXT firmware update for supported models

Dahua NVR V5 NEXT Firmware Update

Leading CCTV brand Dahua has released the new NVR V5 NEXT firmware update for supported NVR5XXX-AI-ANZ models, representing one of the most significant changes to the platform in recent years. This update moves well beyond the previous UI 4.0 design, delivering a major refresh to the user interface and overall workflow while leaving core recording […]

Block 9 Dawson Road Primary School refurbishment

Block 9 Dawson Road Primary School security upgrade

Tiger Security has completed security works at Block 9 of Dawson Road Primary School following the building’s recent refurbishment. The project involved installing and integrating updated security systems within an active school environment, requiring careful coordination and strict adherence to safety and access requirements. The location of the refurbished block presented challenges, but these were […]

Colwill School new classroom block

Colwill School new classroom block

Colwill School in Massey has reached an exciting new milestone with the completion of its latest development—a stunning, two-level teaching block designed to elevate learning and connection across the school community. The new 12-classroom facility reflects a modern approach to education, blending innovative design with practical functionality. Bright, spacious, and flexible, the building provides a […]

Botany Downs College new gymnasium

Botany Downs College new gymnasium news

A new gymnasium at Botany Downs College in East Auckland was recently completed. This project represented an exciting opportunity to enhance safety and accessibility for students, staff, and visitors. Our team implemented an extension to the school’s fully integrated security system that combined access control, surveillance, and monitoring solutions tailored to the school’s modern facilities.

Birkdale North School Block 1 Refurbishment

Birkdale North School news

Tiger Security was awarded the contract for security in respect of a refurbishment project on Block 1, Birkdale North School. The project also saw re-roofing on part of the block. The project required isolation of the works area, re-running existing and new cable, while ensuring the school’s security system was functioning during the project.

Understanding Varifocal lenses in CCTV surveillance cameras

Varifocal lenses in CCTV cameras

Varifocal lenses are an important component in CCTV surveillance systems, offering flexibility and precision that make them popular in both commercial and residential security setups. Unlike fixed lenses, which have a single focal length, varifocal lenses can be adjusted to change the field of view and zoom level. For example, a lens might range from […]

Arohanui Satellite Unit at Rutherford Primary

Arohanui Satellite Unit at Rutherford Primary School news

Tiger Security was awarded the security contract in a recent modification to the Arohanui Satellite Unit at Rutherford Primary School. The Arohanui Satellite Unit (ASU) at Rutherford Primary school in Te Atatu is a standalone building on the school’s property which caters for special needs children. The ASU underwent an extensive internal and external refit […]

Arahoe School learning support space

Arahoe School security project.

Tiger Security was awarded the security contract in a recent interior remodelling to create a learning support space. Tiger Security recently completed this security project at Arahoe School in west Auckland. The remodelling included demolishing of internal walls and erection of new ones to reflect the new floor plan changes and create the new space. […]

Alfriston School Block 5 upgrade

Alfriston School Block 5 upgrade security news

Tiger Security was awarded the security contract in a recent renovation of Block 5 at Alfriston School. Tiger Security recently completed a small security project at Alfriston School in south Auckland as part of a building renovation initiative. The project involved isolating the works area and replacing the existing PIR motion sensors. We ensured that […]

Beware: ‘Tiger Securities’ texts

Tiger Securities texts news

We have been contacted by members of the public about unsolicited texts received from ‘Tiger Securities’. The texts are purportedly from a business named ‘Tiger Securities’ which says they have “temporarily restricted access due to a recent sign in” and that “immediate action is required to avoid service interruption.” A copy of the text is […]

Maungaturoto School building renovations

Maungaturoto School news

Tiger Security was awarded the security contract in a recent renovation of the school buildings at Maungaturoto School. Tiger Security recently completed a small security project at Maungaturoto School in Northland as part of a building renovation initiative. The project involved isolating the works area and replacing the existing PIR motion sensors. We ensured that […]