News
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20 January 2021
Former prisoner says Te Ao Marama unit turned his life around
He praises the staff at the unit for the difference they helped make.
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18 January 2021
Young award winning gardeners
The gardening endeavours of young men in Christchurch Men's Prison youth unit have been recognised at a local A&P show.
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04 January 2021
Waikeria Prison Incident media statements
Latest updates on the incident at Waikeria Prison.
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24 December 2020
Holidays Act Payments
Were you employed by the Department of Corrections between April 2009 and November 2019?
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22 December 2020
Christmas Day in prison
Nutritious and basic meals will be served to approximately 8,550 people in prison on 25 December.
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10 December 2020
Matapuna marks 10 years as community of change
Staff, programme participants and community partners came together to mark the 10th anniversary of the Matapuna Special Treatment Unit.
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09 December 2020
Babes in bassinets
Men at Whanganui Prison have made wahakura (flax bassinets) for newborn babies.
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08 December 2020
A drive to succeed
Six men serving community-based sentences have graduated from the Fairview Educational Service (FEDS) automotive course in Hamilton.
Special Interest
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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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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
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Bristol Street programme
Information around a proposed residential programme in St Albans, Christchurch.