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Manu Tukutuku for Matariki

Volunteers at Invercargill Prison are helping prisoners make Manu Tukutuku or traditional kites for Matariki.
Nursing during COVID-19

Registered Nurse Paula Wootton, shares her experiences of working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Update on our move to COVID-19 Alert Level 1

Read what Alert Level 1 means for Corrections and the people in our care.
A most unusual dairy farm

Our Waikeria Prison Farm has won three prominent awards for environmental and man management.

Corrections at a glance 2018/2019

Corrections at a glance - 106k custody day savings due to interventions by the HIIP team

Corrections at a glance - 1,427 job placements secured by offenders through This Way for Work programme

Corrections at a glance - 154k prisoner consultations with nurses

Corrections at a glance - 3,003 qualifications were achieved by people while in prison

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Practice value - Manaaki (Respect): We care for and respect everyone.

Practice value - Kaitiaki (Guardianship): We are responsive and responsible.

Practice value - Whanau (Relationships): We develop supportive relationships.

Practice value - Rangatira (Leadership): We demonstrate leadership and are accountable.

Practice value - Wairua (Spirituality): We are unified and focused in our efforts.