Fog cannons can fill a shop with dense fog in seconds, stopping criminals from seeing what’s going on and preventing further damage or theft.
Small retail businesses can apply for a subsidy of $4000 to have fog cannons installed.
There are some criteria you need to meet before you can apply for the fog cannon subsidy.
- no more than two outlets, and
- five or fewer paid employees, and
- a street frontage (outlets in indoor malls where security is already provided will not be eligible).
- A retail outlet is an outlet whose main purpose is to sell finished goods to the public.
You do not need to have been a victim of a ram raid or aggravated robbery to apply.
If you have been a victim of a ram raid or aggravated robbery since November 2021 you could be eligible for other help from Police’s Retail Crime Prevention Programme. Police recommend that if you are eligible for that programme you get their security measures installed before applying for a fog cannon through this subsidy scheme.
What the $4,000 subsidy covers
- It can’t be used for other crime prevention measures.
- It is for each outlet. So, if you are eligible for the subsidy and have two outlets, you can get the $4,000 subsidy for each outlet.
- You can purchase as many fog cannons as you need, but the maximum subsidy for each outlet is $4,000.
- You and the fog cannon provider negotiate the final price and organise installation.
If you don’t own your business premises, talk to your landlord before applying for the fog cannon subsidy.
You might need their permission to install a fog cannon.
How to apply
If you are an eligible retailer, complete the application form. It takes about 15 minutes.
To start, you need to log into Business Connect using RealMe. If you do not have a RealMe account, you can create one.
To complete the subsidy application form, you will be asked to supply:
- your name and email
- your business name and address
- a declaration of your eligibility for the subsidy
Apply for fog cannon subsidy(external link) — Business Connect
You will also be asked to provide your New Zealand Business Number (NZBN). Most companies are automatically given an NZBN. Sole traders need to sign up for one.
Find your NZBN(external link) — NZBN
Get an NZBN(external link) — NZBN
If you have two retail outlets and want to apply for the subsidy for both, you will need to fill out two application forms
After you apply
Once we receive your application form, you’ll be sent an email saying if you have been approved for the subsidy.
If you are approved, the email will include a voucher code. Keep your voucher code safe.
Your preferred fog cannon provider will need the voucher code to confirm your installation booking. You may be asked by the provider to provide a copy of the email to verify the code.
The subsidy is only available through approved providers and the voucher code should only been given to the provider who will install your fog cannon. You don’t need to give it to multiple providers when seeking quotes.
Choose a fog cannon that best suits your premises. The approved providers have a range of fog cannons available, so research which is best for you before making your choice.
Find a fog cannon provider
If you are an eligible retailer, check the list of providers below. It will be updated regularly.
The subsidy is only available through these approved providers:
| Allied Alarms Limited
Carl Brickle |
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| A-Z Fog Cannon Solutions
Amie Parker |
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| B:Online / B:Alarmed
Terence Blunt |
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| Bay Security Solutions Limited
David Babbage |
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| Be Alarmed
Gavin McCormick |
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| Blue Eagle
Sam Boon |
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| Codec Security Limited
Jamie Mason |
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| Dynamic Security
Arjen Bloem dynamicsecurity.co.nz(external link) |
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| FMH Electrix Limited
Muawin Hussain |
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| Focus Digital Security Solution
Derek Priest |
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| Nelson Alarms and Security Systems
Chaz Brooks |
Top of the South Island, including:
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| Optix Electrical Limited
Joshua Carpenter |
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| Real Electrics Ltd
Mark Hacking |
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| Secom
Robert Dennison |
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| Security Guys
Anita Blackburn |
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| Sterling Security Systems Limited
Nigal Thurgood |
Nationwide with a focus in the greater Waikato area including:
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| Sub 5 Private Security
Adam Flynn |
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| Tailor Made Solutions
Gavin O’Hara |
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| Teltrac Communications Limited
Jonathon Collie |
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| Watchu Security
Call: 0800 928 288 |
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