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11 December 2024Corrections 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 2024Corrections 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 2024Detector 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 2024Corrections 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 2024Consultation 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 2024No 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.
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19 August 2024Public consultation opens on regulatory options to improve prison safety
Corrections has released a consultation document proposing potential options to improve safety in prisons through regulatory changes.