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26 April 2022The future looks bright
A man recently released from prison is loving his full-time job as a nursery labourer.
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22 March 2022Strengthening our engineering pathway to employment
Employment in engineering is that much closer for men learning the trade at Christchurch Men’s Prison thanks to a new pathway.
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21 March 2022Women tell their story through mural
A new mural at Arohata Prison has softened the space in the unit and given it some colour.
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10 March 2022Junior doctor at Auckland Prison a first for Corrections
We've partnered with Waitematā District Health Board to create a prison-based programme for junior doctors.
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18 February 2022Bank account on release is one less challenge
People in prison are able to open a bank account ahead of their release thanks to a partnership between Westpac NZ and Ara Poutama Aotearoa.
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12 February 2022Update on possible COVID-19 cases at ASCF
Twenty Two men at at Auckland South Corrections Facility have returned positive rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 during the last 36 hours. PCR testing has been undertaken to confirm these test results.
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26 January 2022Prison partnership proves productive
People in need are reaping the rewards of a partnership between Canterbury's City Harvest and Ara Poutama Aotearoa Corrections.
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22 December 2021Simple acknowledgement of Christmas Day in prison
While many New Zealanders are opening gifts on Christmas morning, hundreds of prisoners will be learning valuable catering skills by preparing and cooking meals for over 7,500 people in prison.