Walkwise
Armourguard Walkwise is a safety ambassador programme focused on providing a helping hand for locals and visitors alike, and reducing anti-social behaviour and crime in city centres. Walkwise ambassadors offer a helpful and friendly alternative to traditional security and enforcement, aiming to create a safer environment by working in conjunction with the community. Their role is to provide a highly visible presence that deters crimes involving council property, such as graffiti and vandalism.
The Walkwise programme has already proven a success in several New Zealand towns and cities, where each initiative has been developed in close consultation with local councils, community groups and the NZ Police to ensure it suits specific local requirements.
To enquire about Walkwise, or any of our other services, please complete our enquiry form.
Wellington’s Walkwise officers help people feel safer in the central city, according to a Wellington City Council survey. Read more.
Catching the crimsThe Wellington Police often enlist Walkwise support to catch criminals.
In one incident, the Police contacted Walkwise after a group of teenage girls robbed another group of girls. The offenders, who were known to the Walkwise team, were quickly located in the process of dividing the stolen property. Read more.
Armourguard may be well known as a security services provider but I’ve come to discover there’s far more to their business than guards and patrols. I have been impressed with their innovation and initiative.
Rather than simply doing the job we have asked of them, Armourguard constantly thinks ahead and pro-actively offers solutions to mitigate any potential Wellington City issues that they anticipate.
Laurie Gabites, Manager, City Safety - Wellington City Council
