Office of the Inspectorate

The Office of the Inspectorate works to ensure that all prisoners are treated in a way that is fair, safe, secure and humane. It:

  • undertakes prison inspections and thematic reviews
  • investigates complaints from prisoners and from offenders in the community
  • investigates all deaths of people who are in Corrections’ custody
  • carries out other investigations where necessary and monitors situations where there are concerns

To find out more visit the Office of the Inspectorate website.

Contact the Inspectorate

Phone: 0800 225 697
Email: inspectorate@corrections.govt.nz