Insights from the Data Centre Leaders Summit: Social License, Collaboration and New Zealand's Digital Future

Industry Gathering at a Topical Time

Hampden Directors Kristian Baldwin and Graham Killip attending the Data Centre Leaders Summit, joining industry leaders to discuss the future of New Zealand's digital infrastructure.

Yesterday Hampden attended the Data Centre Leaders Summit, represented by Directors Kristian Baldwin and Graham Killip, alongside Business Support Manager Erin Baldwin.

The timing of the event could not have been more relevant. Recent announcements surrounding DataGrid's proposed Southland development and a potential new CDC facility in Stratford, Taranaki, have sparked public discussion about the growth of data centres in New Zealand and their perceived impact on land, water, and power resources.

Against this backdrop, conversations throughout the day focused not only on the future of digital infrastructure, but also on how the industry can better engage with the communities in which these facilities are developed.

Social Licence: The Difference Between Approval and Acceptance

One term that featured prominently throughout the summit was social licence.

In simple terms, social licence recognises that there is a difference between a project being approved through regulatory processes and being accepted and supported by the communities in which it operates.

Across panel discussions, keynote presentations, and informal conversations, there was broad acknowledgement that the industry has not always done enough to explain what data centres are, the role they play in everyday life, and the benefits they bring to New Zealand's economy and digital resilience.

Importantly, there was also a genuine willingness from operators, developers, consultants, and suppliers to improve transparency, communication, and community engagement moving forward.

Challenging Common Perceptions

Another on-topic theme of the day was the gap between public perception and operational reality.

Data centres have become increasingly visible as New Zealand's digital economy grows, yet many people remain unaware of how integrated they are in everyday life. From online banking and healthcare systems to cloud applications, AI, communications, entertainment, and business operations, data centres quietly underpin many of the services we rely on every day.

Several speakers highlighted the importance of grounding discussions around digital infrastructure in facts and context. A particularly interesting takeaway was that data centres currently account for around 0.6% of New Zealand's total electricity consumption, while New Zealand's largest data centre reportedly has a monthly water bill of approximately $170 (Roughly equivalent to 2 New Zealand households). These examples challenged some common assumptions around resource consumption and reinforced the need for better public information and transparency. [datacentresnz.org.nz], [datacentresnz.org.nz]

The Data Centres New Zealand industry body has also published a number of compelling statistics on the sector's growth, contribution to the economy, and role in supporting New Zealand's digital resilience. Those interested in learning more can explore The Numbers on Data Centres in New Zealand article on the Data Centres New Zealand website. [datacentresnz.org.nz]

Why Local Data Centres Matter for New Zealand

A significant portion of New Zealand's digital data (Approx 70%) is currently hosted in facilities located overseas, particularly in Australia, Singapore, and the United States. While this model has served the country well, increasing local data centre capacity offers opportunities to improve resilience, sovereignty, security, and performance for businesses and public services alike.

As digital services continue to expand, the role of locally hosted infrastructure is becoming increasingly important to New Zealand's long-term technology strategy.

Collaboration Remains Key to Successful Delivery

Alongside discussions around community engagement and industry perception, there was a strong focus on project delivery.

Recurring themes throughout the summit included modularisation, standardisation, collaboration, and early planning. These are all principles that are becoming increasingly important as data centre developments grow in scale and complexity.

Modern data centres involve hundreds of interconnected deliverables, specialist suppliers, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders. Successfully coordinating these interfaces requires early engagement, clear communication, and collaborative planning.

The consensus from attendees was clear: the earlier project teams come together, the greater the opportunity to identify risks, resolve constraints, optimise designs, and deliver stronger project outcomes.

Hampden's Role in the Sector

Hampden has been involved in the design, fabrication, and installation of perimeter security solutions on ten data centre developments to date and continues to support a growing number of data centre opportunities throughout New Zealand.

While perimeter security is just one component of a highly complex facility, it remains a critical consideration throughout both the design and operational lifecycle of a data centre.

As projects continue to evolve, we remain committed to bringing our experience, lessons learned, and collaborative approach to project teams seeking secure, practical, and reliable perimeter protection solutions.

What is HVM and when are crash-rated systems required in New Zealand?

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation, often shortened to HVM, refers to the planning, design and installation of measures that reduce the risk of a vehicle being used to injure people, damage buildings or disrupt critical operations.

For specifiers, architects, consultants and asset owners, HVM is not simply a product category. It is a risk-based design approach. Once the vehicle risk is understood, the project team can determine whether a crash-rated system is required.

In simple terms, HVM is the risk being managed. Crash-rated products are often the physical solution.

A crash-rated gate, bollard, road blocker, barrier, fence or rising arm barrier has been physically tested to a recognised vehicle impact standard. These products are used where the risk assessment shows that tested vehicle impact protection is required.

Not every HVM strategy needs a crash-rated product. Some sites may be better managed through traffic design, access control, stand-off distance, landscape separation, operational controls or non-rated perimeter measures. But where a vehicle must be physically stopped, a tested crash-rated system is usually the appropriate solution.

In New Zealand, HVM and crash-rated protection are most often considered for crowded places, government facilities, critical infrastructure, high-security sites, transport environments and locations where vehicles can approach people, buildings or essential services at speed.

Is HVM mandatory in New Zealand?

There is no single rule that says every high risk or public site in New Zealand must have hostile vehicle mitigation. Whether HVM is required depends on the site, the threat profile, the type of asset being protected, the number of people exposed, and the requirements of the client, insurer, consultant, government agency or project specification.

HVM may be required or strongly recommended where:

• A formal security risk assessment identifies vehicle impact as a credible risk.

• The site is a crowded place with high pedestrian exposure.

• The site forms part of critical infrastructure.

• The project is for a government, defence, police, corrections, embassy or high-security client.

• The location has a known or elevated threat profile.

• A public event, transport area or civic space has exposed pedestrian zones.

• The project brief requires compliance with international protective security best practice.

• A consultant or security advisor has identified a need for crash-rated protection.

For lower-risk sites, crash-rated systems may not be required. However, vehicle impact risk should still be considered early in design, especially where pedestrians, public queues, staff entrances, outdoor seating, service yards or critical equipment are exposed to moving vehicles.

What types of sites should consider HVM and crash-rated protection?

HVM should be considered wherever a vehicle could be used, deliberately or accidentally, to cause harm or disruption.

Common examples include:

• Stadiums, arenas and event venues

• Town centres, plazas and public spaces

• Airports, ports and transport hubs

• Data centres and telecommunications sites

• Energy, water and utility infrastructure

• Government buildings and embassies

• Police, defence and corrections facilities

• Schools, campuses and healthcare sites with exposed pedestrian areas

• Shopping centres and large car park interfaces

• Industrial sites with critical plant or hazardous operations

The important question is not just “Is this a high-security site?” It is also “Can a vehicle reach the people or assets we need to protect?”

Where the answer is yes, the next question is whether the risk can be managed through site layout and operational controls, or whether a tested crash-rated system is required.

What standards apply to crash-rated HVM systems?

Specifier documents often refer to crash-test standards such as ISO 22343-1, PAS 68, IWA 14-1 and ASTM F2656/F2656M.

These standards are used to describe how a vehicle security barrier has performed under a controlled impact test. A typical rating will refer to the vehicle type or weight, impact speed, impact angle and penetration distance.

In simple terms, the rating helps answer questions such as:

• What size vehicle was used in the test?

• How fast was it traveling?

• At what angle did it hit the barrier?

• How far did the vehicle travel beyond the barrier?

• Was major debris recorded?

• Was the product tested as a bollard, blocker, fence, gate or another type of vehicle security barrier?

A crash rating is important, but it is not the whole specification. A product only performs as tested when it is installed in accordance with the tested configuration, including foundation design, spacing, ground conditions and installation method.

What is the difference between crash-rated and non-crash-rated products?

A crash-rated product has been physically tested against a recognised vehicle impact standard and achieved a stated performance rating.

A non-crash-rated product may help guide traffic, define a boundary, improve safety or discourage casual vehicle movement, but it should not be relied on to physically stop a hostile vehicle unless it has been designed, tested and installed for that purpose.This distinction matters. Decorative bollards, standard fencing, kerbs, planters, barriers and gates can all look substantial, but unless they have been tested and installed as a rated system, they should not be specified as crash-rated HVM protection.

What crash-rated HVM products are commonly used?

Common crash-rated HVM solutions include:

• Static crash-rated bollards

• Automatic or retractable bollards

• Crash-rated road blockers

• Crash-rated gates

• Crash-rated rising arm barriers

• Crash-rated fencing

• Hostile vehicle-rated street furniture

• Modular or temporary event barriers

• Reinforced planters or landscape elements

• Vehicle access control systems

The right system depends on the site. For example, a public realm project may need a solution that blends into the streetscape, while a critical infrastructure site may need a more visible and robust perimeter system.

What should specifiers consider before choosing a Crash-Rated system?

Before selecting a product, specifiers should understand the HVM risk and the operational requirements of the site. This usually includes:

• The asset or people being protected

• The likely vehicle approach routes

• The available run-up distance

• The type and size of vehicle being considered

• The required protection level

• The allowable penetration distance

• Pedestrian and accessibility requirements

• Emergency vehicle access

• Daily traffic movements

• Underground services and foundation constraints

• Drainage, gradients and ground conditions

• Architectural appearance and public realm requirements

• Maintenance and whole-of-life cost

• Installation staging and site disruption

Crash-rated HVM systems should be considered early. Retrofitting crash-rated gates, bollards, blockers, barriers or fencing after a site has been designed can be more expensive, more disruptive and more limited by underground services, finished surfaces, access requirements and foundation constraints.

What are common Crash-Rated HVM specification mistakes?

Common mistakes include:

• Asking for “crash-rated” equipment without defining the threat or required rating.

• Choosing a product based only on appearance.

• Ignoring foundation requirements.

• Assuming a product tested overseas will suit the local site conditions.

• Forgetting emergency access, maintenance access or delivery routes.

• Installing products differently from the tested configuration.

• Treating HVM or crash-rated protection as a last-minute add-on.

• Using non-rated equipment where a tested vehicle security systems is required.

• Blocking pedestrian movement or accessibility paths.

• Failing to maintain active systems such as blockers, automatic bollards or gates.

A good crash-rated HVM specification should be clear about the risk, the required performance, the site constraints and the operational needs of the people using the space.

Final advice for specifiers

HVM should always begin with the question: what are we trying to protect, and from what type of vehicle risk?

Once the risk is understood, the project team can select a system that balances security, access, safety, appearance, cost and long-term maintenance.

For New Zealand projects, the most successful HVM outcomes are usually achieved when protective security is considered early, specified clearly and installed by experienced teams who understand both the product rating and the site conditions.

Read our HVM Specifier FAQ

PSSA HVMHub

Specifier teams wanting to explore HVM and crash-rated solutions in more detail may find the PSSA’s HVMHub useful.

It provides industry guidance on HVM product options, installer selection, terminology, downloads and links to further advice. It is a helpful reference for understanding the wider crash-rated HVM marketplace.

Where Hampden can help

At Hampden, we help project teams move from HVM risk to practical crash-rated solutions.

We work with architects, specifiers, consultants, contractors and asset owners to help identify practical HVM and crash-rated system options before a design is locked in. Early input can make a significant difference, especially where the project needs to balance security, access, public usability, aesthetics, underground services, budget and buildability.

Crash-rated HVM is rarely a one-product answer. Depending on the site, the right solution may involve a mixture of solutions such as static bollards, automatic bollards, road blockers, crash-rated gates, rising arm barriers, crash-rated fencing, vehicle access control or a more integrated perimeter protection system.

Hampden’s experience in high-security perimeter environments means we understand the importance of matching the product to the risk, the site conditions and the operational needs of the people using the space. We have supplied and installed HVM and crash-rated solutions for sensitive New Zealand sites, including Parliament buildings, vulnerable communities and data centre environments, and our wider high-security experience includes sectors such as prisons, critical infrastructure, government, defence, transport and commercial facilities.

Through our relationships with international HVM suppliers, Hampden can help project teams access a wide range of tested crash-rated vehicle mitigation systems. This means we are not limited to a single product type or manufacturer. Instead, we can help identify the solution that best suits the required performance rating, available space, foundation conditions, access requirements, budget and architectural intent.

For specifiers, this early consultation can help answer questions such as:

• Does this site actually require crash-rated protection?

• What level of HVM performance is appropriate?

• Which product types are suitable for the available space?

• Is a static solution sufficient, or is an automated HVM product required?

• What are the operational requirements for day-to-day vehicle access?

• How will authorised vehicles, service vehicles, emergency services and after-hours access be managed?

• What control systems, access control, intercoms, safety devices or security integrations are required?

• Are power, drainage, civil works, ducting and control cabling allowed for in the design and budget?

• Can the system be integrated into the landscape, streetscape or building design?

• What are the foundation, installation and maintenance implications?

Where automated HVM products are required, early input is especially important. Rising bollards, road blockers, automatic gates and other active vehicle mitigation systems need more than a crash rating. They also need to be considered as operational systems.

This means thinking through how the product will be powered, controlled, accessed, integrated, maintained and safely operated. Requirements such as access control, intercoms, emergency override, fire or security system integration, traffic lights, loop detectors, safety edges, drainage, ducting, control cabinets and maintenance access can all affect the design.

If these requirements are left until late in the project, they can create delays, additional costs and coordination issues between the security, electrical, civil, access control and construction teams. Early consultation helps ensure the selected HVM system is not only suitable from a protection perspective, but also practical to operate, integrate and maintain.

Talk to Hampden early About Crash-Rated HVM Solutions

If your project involves a crowded place, critical asset, public-facing building, government facility, transport environment or high-security site, Hampden can help you understand the HVM and crash-rated system options available.

Contact our team early in the design process for practical advice on product selection, performance ratings and installation considerations.

PS1‑Compliant School Pool Fence Upgrade in Northland

Retrofitting a PS1‑Compliant 358 Anti-Climb Mesh Pool Fence at Kaikohe Intermediate School

While much of the country enjoyed a well‑earned summer break, the Hampden team was hard at work delivering secure perimeter solutions across Aotearoa.

One standout project was the design, fabrication and installation of a new PS1‑compliant pool fence for Kaikohe Intermediate School in Northland.

NZ Architectural Design Studio reached out needing a compliant, anti-climb, and high‑visibility solution that could adapt to a pre‑existing foundation on site. With our experience in secure perimeters and complex retrofit applications, Hampden were able to provide the solution they were looking for.

The result is a robust, fully compliant, and secure pool perimeter that will serve the school and its community for many years to come.

Understanding the Challenge

Kaikohe Intermediate’s existing pool fence had reached the end of its life and required a modern, fully compliant replacement. The new solution needed to integrate with a pre‑existing pool structure, maintain high visibility for supervision, and prevent any opportunistic swimmers from accessing the pool when the gates were closed.

Collaborative Design & Engineering

After confirming design requirements with NZ Architectural Design Studio, and to ensure the new pool enclosure met all requirements under the Building Code, we worked with structural engineering specialists BGT. Together, we established the design parameters needed to achieve PS1 compliance, ensuring the fence could withstand environmental loads, meet pool barrier regulations, and deliver long‑term durability.

Our team carried out detailed site assessments and measurements early in the project to ensure every aspect was understood correctly - especially important given the school’s location and the time‑critical nature of the delivery.

A Robust, Secure Solution

Hampden designed, fabricated, and installed the new pool perimeter using Hampden’s 358 Anti‑Climb Mesh Fence System, a proven system known for its anti-climb properties, tamper‑resistance, and exceptional visibility. The result is a modern, low‑maintenance pool enclosure that significantly enhances safety for students and staff.

Delivering Through Extreme Weather

In true Northland fashion, January brought with it a severe weather bomb - flooding, high winds, and relentless rain. Despite these challenges, our installation team pushed through, ensuring the project was completed on schedule and ready before students returned for the 2026 school year.

Their commitment meant the school could open its pool area with confidence, knowing it now met the highest standards of safety and compliance.

A Long‑Term Investment in School Safety

The completed project provides Kaikohe Intermediate with a robust, future‑proof fencing system that will serve the school community for many years to come.

Hampden’s 358 Anti-Climb Mesh Fence System

Hampden’s 358 Anti‑Climb Mesh Fence Systems can be installed in a variety of configurations, including side‑fixed, top‑fixed, and in‑ground options. For full technical details, download Hampden’s 358 specification sheet - or speak with our team about any custom requirements your project may have.

Hampden Becomes an Associate Member of the New Zealand Security Association

We’re excited to share that Hampden has officially become an Associate Member of the New Zealand Security Association (NZSA) — a milestone that reinforces our commitment to delivering high‑quality, high‑integrity security solutions across Aotearoa.

At Hampden, we take the work we do seriously and hold ourselves to a rigorous standard. Becoming part of the NZSA is another step toward embedding that mentality even deeper into everything we do.

Why NZSA membership matters to us

The NZSA plays a pivotal role in lifting professionalism, accountability, and industry best practice within New Zealand’s security sector. As associate members, we join a community committed to excellence and continuous improvement — values that align strongly with our own.

This membership is not just a badge; it’s an affirmation of our approach. It signals to our customers, partners, and the wider industry that Hampden is dedicated to advancing physical perimeter security outcomes through quality, innovation, and responsibility.

We’re proud of this step, and even more excited about what it enables us to contribute to the sector. As we continue to grow, evolve, and refine the way we deliver for New Zealand’s most critical environments, our NZSA membership helps reinforce the mindset that has always driven us: do it well, do it right, and never stop raising the bar.

A Specifiers Guide: Swing, Sliding, or Cantilever?

Key Factors to consider when selecting Vehicle gates

Hampden 4m High Automated Steel Mesh Cantilever Gate - Hawkes Bay Regional Prison

Every site is unique and so are its access requirements. Selecting the right gate will determine impacts to security, safety, operational efficiency, environment and long-term performance. Factors like terrain, available space, wind exposure, traffic type, maintenance needs, and budget all influence which solution will work best.

With over 55 years of experience consulting, designing, fabricating, and installing high-security gates across New Zealand and the Pacific, we have compiled an overview to help specifiers, designers, and decision-makers quickly compare the strengths, limitations, and key considerations of swing, sliding, and cantilever gates. These 3 being the most commonly implemented designs on high-security sites.

The right decision now means fewer compromises, lower lifetime costs, and a safer, more secure perimeter.

Access Hampden’s Vehicle Gate Guide—designed for specifiers and design teams.
View online or download your copy now.

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Hampden 3.6m High Automated 358 Anti-Climb Mesh Sliding Gate - Waikeria Prison

Why Gate Selection Matters for High-Security Sites

On high-security sites, gates are more than an access point - they are a critical part of the perimeter defense system. The gate chosen plays a critical role in supporting and upholding the overall security plan.

Planning for site gates should take into consideration:

• Operational Reliability: High-security sites demand gates that perform flawlessly under heavy use and harsh conditions. Incorrect selection can lead to frequent breakdowns, downtime, and costly repairs. Not to mention frustration and operational disruption.

• Space Constraints and Road Levels: Limited space or varying road levels can make certain gate types impractical or costly to implement.

• Environmental Factors: Wind loading, uneven terrain, flooding, and debris can affect gate performance and automation reliability - issues that are magnified on critical sites.

• Security Compliance: Most high-security environments set strict standards for performance expectations, anti-climb properties, and ground clearance maximums. The wrong gate design can have significant effects on obtaining and maintaining compliance.

• HVM Crash-Rated Gate Criteria: If your site will require hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM), the surrounding area must be designed to replicate the conditions under which the gate was tested and certified. Any deviation from the manufacturers criteria generally warrants the need for an engineered solution, taking additional time, and incurring further costs.

Hampden 3m High Automated Double Swing ArmourFence - CDC, Auckland

Partnering with Hampden through ECI

With more than 5 decades of experience delivering high-security physical perimeter solutions, we welcome specifiers and designers to engage with us early in the design process, and we offer Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) service for those more complex projects and design/build contracts.

Our team will help you make informed decisions tailored to your site conditions, operational needs, budgets and security requirements - ensuring the right solution from the outset.

Through ECI we are able to share critical insights on material and product lead times, fabrication considerations and cost savings, automation and hardware considerations, and installation practicalities.

This proactive approach and collaboration offers the best chance of achieving a successful installation and a long-term, reliable solution.

Looking for more information on Hampden Gate solutions?

Beyond Swing, Sliding, and Cantilever gates, Hampden also offers a range of specialised designs to meet unique site requirements. Hampden provides flexibility and precision where standard options aren’t enough.

Alternative solutions include: Radius Corner Gates, Top Sliding Gates, Bi-Folding Gates, Bi-Parting Sliders, Telescopic Gates

Early Contractor Involvement (ECI): A Smarter Start to Secure Design

At Hampden, we know that the best perimeter solutions begin long before fabrication starts.
With over 55+ years of experience in High Security Perimeter Design, Fabrication, and Installation, our team brings deep technical insight and practical know-how to the earliest stages of project development.

Partnering Early for Better Outcomes

Our Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) offering is designed to support design consultants, architects, and specifiers in navigating the complexities of perimeter security from day one.
By engaging Hampden during the concept and design phase, you gain access to a trusted partner who understands how to translate vision into buildable, compliant, and high-performing perimeter solutions.

Through our ECI Service, We help project teams:

• Refine design intent with constructability and performance in mind

• Navigate compliance with high-security standards and requirements

• Optimise specifications for durability, aesthetics, and long-term value

• Avoid late-stage redesigns through early identification of risks and constraints

• Ensure seamless integration with other site infrastructure and deliverables

Designing with Insight, Delivering with Precision

As Designers, Fabricators and Installers, Hampden brings a rare depth of hands-on experience to every project. We've seen what works—and what doesn’t—across a wide range of environments and applications. Our knowledge is grounded in real-world delivery, not just theory.

And because we manage our own fabrication processes and maintain strong relationships across our supplier networks, we bring additional value through:

• Material selection expertise—we know which materials perform best in high-security, high-exposure environments

• Process control—our in-house fabrication ensures consistency, quality, and flexibility to adapt to project-specific needs

• Supply chain reliability—we understand lead times, logistics, and how to avoid bottlenecks that can impact programme delivery

• Alternative sourcing and VE options—we can offer practical alternatives when budgets, timelines, or design constraints require a different approach

This practical insight allows us to offer informed advice, robust solutions, and constructive collaboration that helps design teams avoid costly missteps and deliver better outcomes.

Let’s Collaborate Early

If you're working on a project where perimeter security is a key consideration, Hampden’s ECI offering can help you get it right from the start. Let’s talk.

Understanding Fencing Rules Under the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP)

While the AUP isn’t new, we’ve recently received a number of enquiries about how the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) affects fencing projects across the Auckland region.

To make things easier, we’ve put together a quick guide to help you understand the key considerations.

What is the Auckland Unitary Plan?

The AUP is Auckland Council’s planning document that regulates land use and development across the city. It includes specific rules that may impact your fencing project depending on your property’s zone and any overlay areas.

Key Considerations

• Fence Height: Fences up to 2.5 metres high do not require building consent. Anything taller will need consent

• Zoning Rules: Each zone - broadly segmented into residential, business, rural, and open space - has its own guidelines for fence height, design, and placement.

• Overlay Areas: Properties in special character, heritage, coastal, or ecological zones may face additional restrictions to preserve visual, historical, or environmental values.

• Boundary Fences: It’s recommended to discuss plans with neighbours before construction.

• Swimming Pool Fences: These must meet specific safety standards and require consent 

Why You Should Contact Auckland Council

Due to the multitude of possible requirements across Auckland, we strongly encourage you to contact Auckland Council directly to confirm what is permitted for your specific property and zone. They can provide authoritative, tailored advice to ensure your project complies with all relevant regulations.

You can find more detailed information and access the AUP directly on the Auckland Council Website

NZ's First PAS68 Crash Rated Cantilever Gate - Imported & Installed by Hampden

Over the past 12 months, we've had the privilege of collaborating with the exceptional Naylor Love project team to secure one of Auckland's newest hyperscale Data Centre projects!

Amongst a vast scope, we’re proud to have completed 800 meters of Hampden PS1 ArmourFenceTM, custom-engineered to accommodate a 33% gradient and reduced palisade spacings.

We’ve also imported and installed New Zealand's very first Eagle PAS68 Cantilever Gate, tested and proven to stop a N2 7500kg vehicle traveling at 64kph.

A massive thank you to our dedicated team of Designer Engineers, Fabricators, Installers, and Suppliers both in NZ and the UK for bringing this project to fruition.

We look forward to more innovative collaborations with Naylor Love on future Data Centre builds for NZ!

Working together to build a more secure future. Safe. Secure. Reliable

Hampden’s PS1 ArmourFence and Eagles Automated PAS68 Cantilever Gate protecting Auckland’s latest Data Centre build

Protecting Data Centres with robust physical security

Introduction to Data Centres:

Almost everything we do creates data, from browsing the internet over morning coffee, to shopping, exercising and, of course, working. And increasingly the connected devices, appliances, and objects we use – often referred to as the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) through to ‘Smart Cities’ that are creating more and more data.

We’re familiar with Kilobytes, Megabytes, and Terabytes. But now there are Petabytes, Exabytes, Zettabytes and there is even a Yottabyte! Most of this data is stored, processed, and analysed in the ‘Cloud’ which, effectively, means a ‘Data Centre’, and the tech titans are investing in hyperscale facilities to meet the needs of a digital future.

The Risk

Data centres have become an important part of a nation’s critical infrastructure, and any disruption to them can have severe consequences. Unfortunately, their critical role and the value of the data they hold also makes them a target for attacks, both cyber and physical.

With data itself now recognised as one of the world’s most valuable commodities, cyber criminals are investing in more sophisticated efforts to get their hands on sensitive information.

While much attention has been paid to cyber security, data centre organisations are now turning to the physical protection of their facilities. Having vast volumes of information stored in a concentrated area exposes new risks, such as targeted malicious attacks that damage and interrupt operations causing significant disruption to a business or society. This makes Data Centres an attractive target for criminals, terrorists, or activists.

Moreover, a breach can severely damage reputation, competitive advantage and even put the owner at risk of regulatory compliance breaches.

Securing the Perimeter:

The physical security of a data centre begins at the perimeter and for many of these facilities entry is carefully controlled and monitored.

Crash-rated and anti-climb fencing are often critical to their physical security standards.

A secure perimeter is best integrated with electronic security such as CCTV and access control that offers layered protection against the potential threat of forced entry and hostile vehicles.

What Hampden can do

Whether it’s to meet local requirement or a certified international standard, Hampden provide effective and robust security solutions. New Zealand’s high security and perimeter protection specialist that consults, designs, fabricates and installs world class high-quality security systems.

Hampden has a large range of high security products, including fence and gate packages to turnstiles and premium HVM equipment that offers certified impact protection and certainty of performance.

Hampden can also offer internal security caging solutions that are custom designed and built to provide a high-level security environment for computer rooms, server rooms and colocation data centres.

In addition to the Perimeter Security, we collaborate with our partners to offer a complete security solution including the Electronic Security elements such as, automation, access control, security management systems, flood lighting and CCTV.

Hampden follow best practices and provide guidance on the 5x Ds of perimeter security (deter, detect, deny, delay, and defend) to ensure the best physical security system is achieved and avoid costly physical intrusions.

Balance a resilient and imposing perimeter in order to deter potential threats while maintaining the wider environment’s aesthetic and enhancing sense of security.

It goes beyond just providing the fencing, the Hampden team pride themselves in being a trusted advisor who can partner with you to ensure every part of the perimeter security is fully integrated and will perform as intended.

Talk to a Security Consultant today

Regardless of your site, Hampden can custom-design a solution to meet your needs. As importantly, we have 50 years of experience in perimeter security and have the in-house expertise to design, manufacture and install the right system for you to give you perimeter peace-of-mind. To find out more, talk to us today.

Reference:

• Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly growing network of connected objects that can collect and exchange data in real-time.

• Smart Cities optimises city functions and promote economic growth while also improving the quality of life for citizens by using smart technologies and data analysis. The value lies in how this technology is used rather than simply how much technology is available 

Contact our Data Centre Sector Experts Today

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Going Touchless

Hampden specialise in securing perimeters to keep people and assets safe, and now with a new normal comes a change to how we interact with our environment.

A crucial step in keeping people safe is creating a touchless environment.

There are a few solutions that Hampden offer which can support the achievement of the touchless environment and provide peace of mind.

The following solutions can be integrated easily into your property or next project:

• Thermal detection | facial recognition solution

• Touchless entry | exit sensor switches

• Elbow and/or Foot door activation pads

• Automation for gates

Thermal detection system

For Turnstiles and doorways, our suppliers have launched an additional range of products in their CCTV range, providing quick, easy, and smart technology in the fight against COVID-19. These rapid thermal detection products are suited to specific transit areas, from small to medium, through to medium and highly populated spaces.

Key Features:

• 8 inch LCD screen

• 2MP Binocular lens, f = 3.97mm @ F1.6

• High precision body temperature measurement ± 0.3 ° C

• Camera with integrated DVA (Deep Video Analysis) algorithm for facial recognition

• Facial recognition also works with the mask worn

• Facial recognition at a distance up to 2.2m

• Maximum database capacity: up to 20,000 faces

IPTHBCAMA05F01A

• Thermal camera resolution: 384x288 pixels, 12.3mm lens

• Visible camera resolution: 5MP (2592x1944) @ 3fps, 8mm lens

• Accuracy: ± 0.5°C (without blackbody) ± 0.3°C (with blackbody)

• Measuring range: 30°C - 42°C

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• Temperature resolution: 0.1°C

• Accuracy: ± 0.2°C

• Temperature stability: ±0.1-0.2°C/h

• Effective emissivity: 0.97±0.02

• Operating temperature: 0-40°C

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• Thermal resolution: 160x120 pixels, 12,3mm lens

• Visible camera: resolution: 5MP (2592x1944) @ 30fps, 8mm lens

• Accuracy: ±0.5°C (without blackbody), ±0.3°C (with blackbody)

• Measuring range: 30°C-42°C

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For more information on the available products, please click view the brochures here:

• Comelit Thermal Sensing Solutions

• Thermal Camera Range
  

Elbow and Foot touchpad

• Use your elbow and/or foot (mount position dependent) to open an auto door. A simple and effective solution.

No touch sensor switch – entry exit button

• Simply wave your hand to activate!

• Effective, simple and compliant

• Used in to activate doors and gates without the need to touch the button. With a range of 2mm to 50mm, simply swipe your hand in front of the sensor to activate the switch

See here for Hampden’s People Tracking Solutions which include effective ways to maintain excellent visibility and control of all people – including staff and contractors

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Aluminium or Steel Gates: which is best for your needs?

Gates are an important component for controlling access to industrial or commercial properties, facilities, housing developments and public spaces. When deciding on the best option for you, you need to consider a range of factors: opening size, security level, whether it should be a track slider, cantilever slider or swing, standard or ornamental. And, of course, you need to decide on what material the gate is made from.

In high security situations, steel gates are the preferred choice in all sectors in which Hampden works due to its strength. However, aluminium gates do offer some advantages over steel gates, and these should be considered as aluminium may be the best choice for your needs.

The Durability of Aluminium

Steel is corrosive, while aluminium is not. This makes aluminium a superior choice for coastal areas where materials are exposed to corrosive salt air (which is most of Auckland).

For a steel gate to be resistant to corrosion it must be Hot Dip Galvanised, but this does not necessarily mean it is rust-proof.

Interestingly, aluminium has a natural resistance to corrosion. It is protected by a thin layer of aluminium oxide. When the aluminium oxide gets wet, its structure changes just enough to create an inert outer layer impervious to the damaging properties of oxygen. This means aluminium gates remain aesthetically pleasing for years.

Aluminium and Powder Coating

Because of its resistance to corrosion, aluminium doesn’t need to be painted or coated, but when it is powder coated, it provides a long-lasting, durable finish in a range of colours and provides a much better finish than steel. That’s because when a Hot Dip Galvanised (HDG) product is powder-coated, you get an industrial rough finish that does not offer a good bond for the powder coating.

Powder coating bonds well to aluminium, attracting warranty periods of up to 10 years. Plus, it is less susceptible to scratching or chipping and has better resistance to colour fading (NOTE: it can be up to 4x more expensive to apply a paint finish on HDG and warranties are difficult to obtain).

Weight and Automation

Although aluminium is not as strong as steel, steel is typically 2.5 times denser. This means aluminium is much lighter. Aluminium also has a high strength to weight ratio. This lower weight gives aluminium several benefits when used to construct gates.

Gate motors controlling the movement of the gate have an extended life. The gate motor must lift, slide or swing the gate open and closed every time someone passes through. Aluminium’s lighter weight means the gate motor has less work to do, with subsequently less wear on the equipment, helping it last much longer. It may also mean you can specify a lower spec’d motor with the bonus of a lower cost. Lower weight also means lower operating cost over the life of the gate.

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Aluminium and Maintenance

Under normal conditions, aluminium gates do not need to be repainted during their lifetimes. This leads to a significant saving on maintenance over the life of a gate. When cleaning is required, a bucket of soapy water, a scrub with a brush and a rinse is the most maintenance aluminium gates normally ever need to stay looking great for years.

How to decide which is right for you

Every site and each application brings its own needs and challenges. At Hampden, we have the experience to help you work through the various options to ensure you make the right decisions. To start these discussions of your needs around automated gates, get in contact with the Hampden team today.

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Automated Gate Safety: What You Need To Know

Child becomes trapped in gate

Last year Worksafe issued a Safety Alert stressing the severe health and safety risks posed by Automated Gates following an incident in which a child was seriously injured.

At Hampden, we believe with the right design and equipment such incidents are completely avoidable.

What happened?

A child became trapped in an automated gate as it opened to let a car through. The gate wedged the child between it and the wall. Luckily, a group of adults close by were able to free the child, who has since made a full recovery. If the adults had not been there to intervene, the child could have been crushed to death.

How did it happen?

The child was playing in a public park in front of an automated gate that retracts to ‘open’ after a car has activated it via sensor under the driveway. The child was standing at the end of the gate by the gate housing into which the gate retracts.

As the gate opened, and the child was dragged into the gate bars and pinned against the wall of the gate housing.

The gate had no safety devices to protect people from injury as it was opening. Such devices are designed to detect obstructions including objects and people then stop the gate and force it to move in the opposite direction, so the object or person is released.

What can be learnt from this incident?

Automated gates without safety devices are hazardous when opening and closing. The gate in this incident did have a photo-electric beam that would stop the gate if the beam was broken while the gate was closing. However, if the gate was opening (as it was on this occasion) and the beam was broken, the gate would not stop. This led to the child becoming trapped and crushed.

While it is common for gates to have these photo-electric beams, organisations that control the grounds on which such gates are installed may not be aware of the safety issue when the gate is opening.

What is Hampden doing?

Taking on-board Worksafe Recommendations raised by this incident to reduce the health and safety risk for our clients, the following items are standard for all Hampden automation installations:

• Photocell (photo beams) sensors a minimum of two sets for better coverage

• Signage warning people to keep clear of automated gates

• During commissioning, torque on the gear-motor will be limited while matching the specific needs of site, automatic reversal when an obstruction is detected.

The following items are available as an optional upgrade:

• Flashing beacon and buzzer devices to warn persons of gate movement

• Safety rubber edges (pressure sensor) for a gate’s leading edge

• Clearly labelled and accessible Emergency Stop Button, programmed with reverse

Hampden is happy to answer any questions and can recommend a gate design, together with an automation package, that will best suit your needs.

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Facilities Integrate

Did you miss us at Facilities Integrate?

It was a great event. We really enjoyed the show, and meeting and chatting with everyone who stopped by our stand.

On the stand, we displayed an outline of our Consultancy Services and Turnkey Solutions. We also provided key information on Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM), which included dramatic video demonstrations of hostile vehicles (trucks) crashing in to, and being stopped, by HVM equipment. Our Retractable Bollard (on the right-hand side of the stand) periodically going up and down was a real attention-getter. The photos below give you a snapshot of the action…

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Protecting Sites with High Security Vehicle Access Control

In today’s uncertain world and the increased threat of terrorism, places we once believed were safe may now not be. Because of this, security and terror prevention are increasingly top-of-mind for many organisations. From Embassies and Government Departments, critical infrastructure, to crowded places seen as an easy target such as town centres and shopping malls, high security precautions at such sites are now more important than ever. Key in managing the physical security of a site is dealing with vehicle access.

Why is Vehicle Access Control important?

Vehicles have been used as an effective tool to damage property and harm people due to a combination of availability, mobility and ease-of-access inherent in the design of most sites.

Vehicle-borne threats range from vandalism to determined and aggressive attacks by criminals or terrorists.

What options are there?

Controlling the point of entry often includes products used in low security applications such as automated gates and automated barrier arms in car parks or commercial properties.

However, when there is a focused threat from a vehicle attack there will be a need for a Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) system. The HVM range offers the highest physical security solutions that help mitigate a significant attack and can form part of your wider anti- terror infrastructure.

Installations include those that protect a business from ram raids to internationallyrated* barriers that protect people and assets in vulnerable or crowded areas.  

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Road Blockers

High security pop-up wedge Road Blockers offer a solution to attack threat by providing the highest level of protection from vehicle-borne threats. They are also an imposing visual deterrent to would-be attackers.

Built from structural steel and rated as high as the M30/M50 HVM standard, they are able to stop large trucks travelling at up to 80kmh.

Deployment is an impressive 3 seconds, which can be further reduced to 1.5 seconds by adding an emergency option. They are effective barrier with a shallow foundation.

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Bollards – Automatic / Retractable

Bollards are one of the most common ways of restricting vehicle access and Automatic Bollards are becoming an increasingly popular access control solution.

When retracted, they are virtually invisible. When deployed, pedestrian access is barely affected while vehicles are effectively excluding from designated areas.

Hampden only offer quality European products, made to exacting EU and US standards* to ensure exceptional performance and reliability. These Bollards are rated to M30 and M50 anti-terrorism standards (see below). Deployment can happen as quickly as 5 seconds, with lowering time around 2 seconds.

Although achieving the same level of protection as the Road Blockers, more are needed within the same area at a deeper excavation. The key advantage is allowing pedestrian access while complimenting architecturally to the application.

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Bollards – Static

Static Bollards are permanently fixed to provide a cost-effective way of delivering safety for pedestrians and/or protection from accidental to intentional intrusions.

A range of Bollards is available to suit any application including cost-effective, low security (low impact resistance) solutions through to medium and high-end security levels that are impacted rated to ASTM standards, which can stop a truck! 

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Automated Tyre Killers (Tyre Spikes)

Tyre spikes are an essential threat prevention tool and are an extremely effective way to incapacitate vehicles almost completely. Highly versatile, they are either automated hydraulically or a manually lever-operated unit version in a range of configurations, including spring-loaded, one-way or two-way, and can be surface-mounted with speed humps or recessed into the concrete.

Mechanical versions are the chosen solution for when a power supply is unavailable or as a cost-effective alternative.

All tyre spikes are best used in conjunction with Automated Barrier Arms to demarcate the threshold and increase its visibility.

They are quick to deploy and while not providing the same level of security as a Road Blockers, they can control a site discreetly and in a less destructive way to demobilise a vehicle when deployed.

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The Crash Testing Standard explained

It is important to know what you are getting and at Hampden we use international tested products that you can trust.

British, American and World standards provide a rating system, PAS68, ASTM F2656 and IWA14-1 respectively, which define the resilience of the Bollard or Barrier against vehicle attacks at a given mass and speed.

The more common is the M-designation, which was developed by ASTM International (formerly American Society for Testing and Materials). The two common standards that Hampden offer are outlined below. 

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M30: This designation certifies that a 6,800kg truck travelling at 50km/h (30mph) will penetrate no further than 1m through the barrier.

M50: This designation certifies that a 6,800kg truck travelling at 80km/h (50mph) will penetrate no further than 1m through the barrier.

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Talk to us about your Vehicle Access Control needs or more

Hampden has the experience you need in creating high security perimeters. With our own in-house design and manufacture capability and a range of imported high-security Vehicle Access Control products, we can deliver a custom-designed solution to protect your site giving you the peace-of-mind you seek.

Depending on your site, there may be at risk of vehicle theft, ram-raid, accidental impact or a planned terrorist attack. Once the right risk level is determined, it is easier to establish which product range is suitable.

To find out more, talk to us today or check out our website with much more of the details and specifications on the products mentioned above.

If you need more, Hampden can address your entire physical security needs of your site drawing on 48 years of experience working on some of the most secure locations New Zealand has to offer.

Just getting started?

The New Zealand Government has set out expectations and guidelines for managing personnel, physical and information security.

You may find it worth working through the approach our Government is taking.

Ideal Application?

The types of facilities we provide Vehicle Access Solutions for include:

• Embassies and Consulates

• Government Departments

• Military and Police

• Prison and Detention

• Infrastructure – roads, rail and essential services

• Research Facilities

• Harbours and Ports

• High risk industrial and commercial

• Educational Institutions

• Places of worship

• Stadiums

• Pharmaceutical Facilities

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Protecting your Perimeter with our 358 Anti-Climb Mesh

Protecting your Perimeter with 358 Anti-Climb Mesh Fencing

At Hampden, one of our most popular high security products is our 358 Anti-Climb Rigid Mesh Fencing. Virtually impossible to climb, this design of fencing is used around the world for a wide range of applications thanks to its exceptional strength, erection simplicity and intrusion-resistant anti-climb properties.

Why is 358 unclimbable?

It is the extremely small rectangular spacing of the horizontal and vertical 4mm wires that makes 358 unclimbable by making it almost impossible to fit fingers or toes through the gap in order to gain purchase and climb.

Ideal for many applications

358 is designed to provide the highest level of security and protection from commercial properties through to government sites with uses from fencing and enclosures to window grills and safety barriers.

It provides the perfect perimeter protection for applications such as:

• Detention Facilities: Prisons, youth justice centres, psychiatric hospitals

• High Security Areas: Embassies, Military and Police facilities, other sensitive at-risk sites

• Utilities: Power sub-stations, water treatment facilities, telecommunications

• Restricted Areas: Airports, goods delivery areas and seaports

• Infrastructure: Railway, motorway, balustrade walkways, bridge barriers

While also suitable for other applications such as:

• Architectural: Facades and screens

• Industrial Commercial: distribution centres, internal enclosures

• Retail: Shopping centres, carpark buildings

• Animal Enclosures: Zoos, dog pounds

• Recreational: Sports grounds, community centres

• Educational Facilities: Schools, university campuses

how 358 got its name

Interestingly, it gets its name '358' from its measurements: 3-inch x 0.5-inch x 8 gauge. In metric, this equates to 76.2mm x 12.7mm, Wire Diameter: 4mm (Gauge 8).

7 Reasons why you should choose 358

1. Resistance to attack

Robust wire, spot welded joints at every intersection and the narrow spacing make 358 practically impossible to cut with conventional bolt or wire cutters.

2. Excellent viewing visibility

Despite the narrow spacing between wires, 358 still provides vision to detect any persons close to the fence. When viewed head on, or even at an angle, the ‘see-through’ characteristics remain unimpaired. This is especially important for clear camera surveillance.

3. Attractive in its simplicity

Despite its utilitarian function, 358 is stylish in its simplicity and lends itself well to attractive architectural installations.

4. Outstanding stability

Because of its rigidity and minimal resistance to wind, 358 is very stable. This makes it ideal for use with electronic detection systems and alarms. It’s also an excellent choice when strain tension end-anchors can’t be used, such as on rooftop and walkway protection applications.

5. Extreme strength and durability

The unique double vertical design gives 358 significantly more strength. Its robust construction means 358 provides low maintenance, long life protection. In fact, Hampden covers 358 Anti-Climb Rigid Mesh fencing with a 5-year warranty.

6. Galvanised after fabrication

Unlike many other anti-climb fencing products, 358 is galvanised after fabrication, which guarantees all welded joints are protected from moisture. This effectively eliminates weld-point rust, ensuring unparalleled quality and longevity.

7. A choice of finishes

Hampden’s 358 is hot-dip galvanised. It can also be powder-coated to almost any colour you choose.

Talk to us about your Perimeter Security needs

Regardless of your site, Hampden can custom-design a solution to meet your needs. We import 358 Anti-Climb Mesh Fencing in bulk which means we can offer clients a very attractive price point. As importantly, we have 48 years of experience in perimeter security and have the in-house expertise to design, manufacture and install the right system for you to give you perimeter peace-of-mind. To find out more, talk to us today.

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ATTENTION! - TRANSITIONAL FACILITIES

URGENT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW – NOW!

Transitional Facilities are currently being reviewed. MPI are making sure that all these facilities are up to scratch or closed. There has already been a 20% reduction in Transitional Facilities as MPI work to protect New Zealand’s unique biodiversity.

Their special focus is on HIGH RISK SITES and they plan to crack down on any Transitional Facility that is not FULLY SECURE AT ALL TIMES. The deadline for this is the 1st SEPTEMBER 2019.

As they say, “operating a TF is a privilege and not a right”.

So what is FULLY SECURE?

Fully secure means:

• No unauthorised entry by unapproved persons at all times
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• Undetected contaminants and pests cannot escape 

To achieve this a TF must:

• Devan the container inside a secure building
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• Hold the container in a secure fully-fenced and gated area – preferably with an alarm system, high security cameras, etc.

How can Hampden help?

At HAMPDEN we take security very seriously. With 48 years of experience, 11 prisons, many thousands of commercial fences both big and small behind us we know quite a bit about keeping things in and keeping things out!

While we can’t build you a building, we can deliver a secure fully-fenced and gated area with all the bells and whistles.  

ACT NOW - September is sooner than you think!

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Contact Hampden

Call us on 09 274 7557 Or Email: sales@hampden.co.nz

And one of our team will visit and design a fencing package to suit your specific needs and your site.

For further details of what is needed and why, please read through the following information or visit the MPI website.

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BACKGROUND

Transitional and Containment Facilities

Goods, sea containers and air containers arriving in New Zealand must first go to a facility approved by MPI. Transitional, containment and quarantine facilities have different roles and must meet certain requirements to operate.

All sea containers arriving in New Zealand need to be taken to a Transitional Facility and unpacked there. Some higher risk imports – especially plants, animals, and related products – may need to be quarantined or held in a Transitional or Containment Facility. 

Transitional Facilities hold, inspect, treat, identify, or destroy and dispose of uncleared risk goods imported into New Zealand. They operate under a standard that details the minimum requirements for approval and monitoring transitional facilities functions.

MPI taking a Fresh Look – The Border Space – Issue 25 February 2019

Our minister has asked us to take a fresh look at transitional facilities (TFs) and related cargo clearance processes following recent stink bug detections.

The move follows two separate detections of single bugs near facilities in Tauranga and Auckland this season. No further bugs have been found following intensive trapping and detector dog surveillance. You will hear about what comes out of the review in later issues of The Border Space. In the meantime, my officers are continuing to ensure TFs are properly managed. Our mantra is that operating a TF is a privilege, not a right.

Over the last three years, we have introduced a range of measures that have resulted in a 20 percent reduction in TF numbers. We are continuing to make changes to ensure remaining TFs are up to scratch. Below is a quick update of where we’re at with some recent initiatives. Please bear in mind I am not predetermining the outcome of the review.

There may well be changes to these initiatives as a result of the review.

Container limit I have mentioned before that we are considering deregistering TFs that don’t receive a sufficient amount of containers each year. We may have to go out for consultation before any changes are made, as the move would affect 25 percent of all TFs.

Security

We are continuing to crack down on TF high security. This will give biosecurity officials increased confidence that uncleared risk goods (including containers) at a TF are fully secure at all

times from unauthorised entry by unapproved persons. The new measures will also prevent undetected contaminants or pests from escaping. The move includes revoking approval for

high-risk facilities that don’t meet the new strict requirements.

We were planning to make the new high security requirements compulsory for all TFs by 1 September. We have since decided it would be unreasonable to ask lower-risk facilities to meet this deadline when things are up in the air about what will happen with the upcoming review. 

Infringements

We are finalising the details for how recently introduced infringement notices will work for transitional facilities (See August issue of The Border Space). Expected to be introduced

in March, the fines are proposed to be $400 for individuals and $800 for companies for each offence. The aim of these infringements is to send a strong message about the critical nature of compliance. Given this, we do not plan to issue fines when operators identify and report noncompliance to MPI and immediately take preventative actions.

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High-End Fiji Sport Facility

Hampden Installs Perimeter Security for High-End Fiji Sports Facility

At Hampden, we are always prepared to go the extra mile. So when artificial turf specialists, SportsWorx, contacted Hampden about a top-level sports field in Fiji they were scheduled to start work on, we were keen to be involved.
With its state-of-the-art synthetic turf, the new venue would need effective purpose-designed perimeter security. As Hampden has 48 years as New Zealand’s number one high security experts, a proven track record in design and technical expertise, the ability to deliver on time and on budget, and a “can do” attitude, we were a logical strategic partner for SportsWorx.

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A World-Class Sportsground

An hour’s drive from Suva takes you to Pacific Harbour, which is known as Fiji’s ‘Adventure Capital’. Here, you’ll find the award-winning Uprising Beach Resort, which is where this world-class sports ground is being constructed. But this isn’t just anysportsground – it will be an international field that will be accredited to World Rugby and FIFA Standards and will host teams from around the globe.

An Effective Fence and Gate Solution

As the venue is to be a world-class facility, it needs an effective fence and gate solution to control access to the public and the comings and goings of sports teams and spectators.

The Scope

Hampden designed and manufactured a three-metre high Pipe and Mesh Chainlink fence. With a total length of 408 metres, it will have three pedestrian gates and one maintenance/vehicle gate providing access to the field’s outer limits.

Hampden Team Making Good Progress

To meet the tight schedule Hampden shipped all materials to Fiji over Christmas and then dispatched an Installation Team mid-January. At the time of writing, the team was making good progress despite the unpredictable hot and rainy tropical weather. The fence installation is due to be completed by mid-February. Once the field is secure, Sportsworx will be able to complete their scope of work, and local and international teams can then enjoy what is sure to be a fantastic World-Class facility.

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Case Study: Hampden's High Security Solution

The Police Custody Unit was recently constructed at the Mt Eden Correctional Facility. Designed to accommodate detainees, it has replaced the defunct custodial holding cells at Auckland Central Police Station in the CBD.

Hampden Fence was engaged to work with Arrow International to design, fabricate and install high security fencing and gate solutions to meet the rigorous high security requirements of the Corrections Department. Work was undertaken while the main prison buildings remained operational. Read the case study here.

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Hampden Fence assists with new Mt Eden Prison Facility

Mt Eden Prison recently underwent major refurbishments to accommodate detainees for the Auckland region. Hampden Fence installed a range of high security fencing products around the new site to create a secure environment, protecting the public, prisoners and staff. Read the full article.

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Hampden Fence Proud Supporters of the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

At Hampden Fence we take Health and Safety very seriously and should the worst happen we want to be there as well to support our staff, their families and the wider community when it is needed the most. Hampden Fence is proud to be a Corporate Sponsor of the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust, who do an exceptional job at providing emergency air ambulance, search and rescue services across the wider Auckland region.

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