Nominee: Auror
We truly believe our commitment to reducing crime and enhancing productivity for retailers and Police worldwide reflects our integrity and innovation as an industry-leading vendor transforming the way retail crime is addressed.
Over the past year, our efforts supporting the retail community to digitally transform crime reporting and investigation processes have delivered measurable economic, environmental, and societal benefits.
We are proud of the role we play as a trusted partner against retail crime, delivering innovation, measurable impact, and a strong sense of purpose.
Our key achievements in this space are:
Revolutionising crime prevention through innovation
The Auror platform is redefining the landscape of retail crime prevention. By providing retailers and Police with a seamless, digital solution for privately and securely reporting crime events, evidence collection and cross-organisation collaboration, we have significantly improved the efficiency and effectiveness of crime prevention efforts across New Zealand and beyond.
Users of the Auror platform can:
Report events, upload evidence, and provide intel on offenders and events quickly through their desktops or handheld devices;
Identify repeat offenders, vehicles of interest, and make missing links between offenders and events, helping to connect the dots on the offenders causing the most harm;
Alert other stores in their network to active offenders in the area;
File reports, provide statements, and send evidence to Police;
Collaborate on investigations and cases with other organisations and Police.
Groundbreaking productivity gains
Our Productivity Report, an industry-first study conducted by independent economists Sense Partners, highlights the platform’s profound impact:
451 additional Police officers: the use of Auror is equivalent to adding 451 fully-funded officers to the NZ Police force, enabling greater focus on crime prevention and resolution.
Time savings: retailers save 1–2 hours per incident, and Police save 1–7 hours per case, drastically improving operational efficiency.
Carbon footprint reduction: by minimising in-person reporting and evidence retrieval, Auror has eliminated 6.8 million kilometres of vehicle travel and reduced NZ Police’s CO2 emissions by 1,234 tonnes.
Supporting global collaboration
Our commitment to fostering collaboration between retailers and Police has set a new standard for vendor partnerships. By bridging the gap between stakeholders, Auror enables real-time data sharing and evidence gathering, leading to faster resolutions and a safer environment for all. Through groundbreaking technology, exceptional service, and a steadfast commitment to reducing harm and loss, we have empowered retailers and Police to work together to achieve remarkable results.