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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 2024Corrections 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.
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07 June 2024
Corrections makes improvements following Waikeria riot
Corrections has improved its tactical response training, emergency management training and procedures, and prison facilities following a review into the Waikeria riot.
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17 April 2024
Corrections accepts recommendations following Auckland Prison inspection
The Inspectorate made three overarching recommendations following the inspection, all of which have been accepted in full by Corrections.