News
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17 December 2024
OPCAT Inspection of the Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit
We acknowledges today’s release of the Ombudsman’s report on the Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit at Auckland Prison and are considering the report’s findings and recommendations.
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11 December 2024
Corrections releases refreshed Hōkai Rangi strategy
Our refreshed Hōkai Rangi strategy identifies three organisational outcomes: improved public safety, reduced reoffending, and reduced Māori overrepresentation.
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03 December 2024
Corrections establishes taskforce to address recommendations of independent sexual harassment review
We have established a dedicated taskforce to address recommendations following an independent review into sexual harassment in the workplace.
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29 November 2024
Detector dogs Sammy and Winnie put a stop to prison contraband
A drug-smuggling attempt was thwarted at Mt Eden Corrections Facility, with detector dogs Sammy and Winnie quick to sniff out something suspicious.
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25 November 2024
Corrections staff win Public Service Day Awards
Last week, two Corrections staff were recognised for their extraordinary contribution to New Zealand at the Public Service Day Awards ceremony in Wellington.
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04 November 2024
Consultation on the topic of Corrections’ Long-Term Insights Briefing
The Department of Corrections (Corrections) is seeking feedback on the topic and scope of its next long-term insights briefing.
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04 November 2024
No more cash deposits
If you put money into a prisoner trust account, you need to know about the change to rules for cash deposits. Read more…
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27 August 2024
Corrections responds to Inspectorate’s PERU report
Corrections remains committed to managing New Zealand’s most dangerous prisoners safely to ensure they cannot cause further harm to our communities.
Special Interest
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Corrections COVID-19 update
Information and regular updates about how we're managing COVID-19 in our prisons, including data on vaccinations and current cases.
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Information for the media
This section contains useful information for journalists. The Communications Service Desk is the first point of contact for all journalist enquiries.
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Māori Pathways
The Māori Pathways programme uses kaupapa Māori and whānau-centred approaches to lower the proportion of Māori in the corrections system.
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Residential services and programmes
Information on proposed residential services and programmes in the community.
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Social media terms of use and moderation policy
This page outlines the terms of use and moderation policy for Corrections' social media accounts.
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Waikeria Prison Development
Waikeria Prison Development