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Meet some of our Youth Champions who give young people in our care what they need to grow as individuals.
Update on Corrections moving to COVID-19 Alert Level 2

At Alert Level 2, we will be “playing it safe” and working towards operating to the fullest extent possible.
Prison visits resume at COVID-19 Alert Level 2

Corrections is pleased to be able to move towards resuming visits to prison by family, whānau, volunteers, researchers and others.
How Corrections is responding

Corrections COVID-19 coronavirus FAQs page.

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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Our values

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.