Break-ins without Steel Security Doors.

Why Steel Security Doors are a Top Choice For Break-in Prevention in Auckland

For Auckland businesses seeking reliable break-in prevention, steel security doors offer a robust solution. This guide for May 2025 explores how these doors can significantly enhance your security and protect your property.

The incident

In a concerning incident from March 23, 2025, a brazen smash-and-grab robbery targeted the Michael Hill Jewellers store at the Mānawa Bay Shopping Centre near Auckland Airport. As reported by the NZ Herald, a masked group wielding tools were filmed smashing display cabinets and making off with jewellery. The video footage showed shoppers, including a parent holding a child, scrambling for safety as the robbers carried out their crime in broad daylight.

News Article Link: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/auckland-crime-masked-group-targets-michael-hill-jewellers-in-manawa-bay-mall-smash-and-grab/MPORV6XOZVE75BH6QLUFI2KRAY/

While thankfully no one was physically injured, the incident has highlighted the ongoing vulnerability of retail premises, even those within seemingly secure shopping malls.

One has to wonder if the presence of robust steel security grille doors at the entrance of the jewellery store could have acted as a significant deterrent or at least substantially slowed down the offenders, potentially preventing the ease with which they gained access and escaped with the loot.”

Xpanda Security – NZ

Xpanda Security have been protecting Kiwi businesses for over 22 years with high quality steel security.  We are the go-to leaders in physical security products and their installation. Xpanda has supplied and installed thousands of steel barriers and our expertise is assured with the experience we have gathered over the years.

If you need help or advice on your commercial security or to discuss fitting security doors, please contact Xpanda.

Image credit: NZ Herald