Media Releases
The latest news from the Department.
Media Centre
Resources for the media.
Mt Eden Prison replacement project
The next step in the replacement of Mt Eden Prison has taken place with the Government announcing funding for the project.
Over-representation of Maori in the criminal justice system
Māori are disproportionately represented in criminal justice statistics to an alarming degree. This exploratory report attempts to shed light on why.
The Department of Corrections Emission Inventory and Emission Reduction Plan
The Carbon Neutral Public Service programme - our emissions inventory and reduction plan
Internal reports into the Graeme Burton case
Investigation into the death of prisoner Liam John Ashley
Prison Fellowship Conference: Beyond Retribution - Advancing the Law and Order Debate
This Conference was held to discuss criminal justice policy. The following speeches from the Conference can be viewed here:
Briefing for Incoming Minister
IOMS Review: IOMS Strategy to 2012
The Department began a review of IOMS in October 2003 to define the future direction of the system. The review has now been completed.
A Well Functioning Prison System – New Zealand Example
Phil McCarthy's, General Manager Public Prisons Service, presentation to the ICPA Annual Conference 2004 in Beijing.
New Corrections Facilities
Media issues regarding the development and construction of new Corrections facilities throughout the country.
Emergency Response Unit
The State Services Commission Inquiry Report into CERU (formerly known as ERU) has been released.
Magazines and newsletters
The news at the heart of the Department, including Corrections News and Naku.
Strategic Documents
The Department's strategic documents, including business plans, policies and operational strategies.
Statutory Reports
The statutory reporting documents of the Department: annual reports and statements of intent.