News
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23 December 2019Iconic Dames perform for women in prison
New Zealand national treasures Dame Lynda and Dame Jools Topp recently performed at Auckland Region Women’s Corrections Facility following a New Zealand Howard League graduation.
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19 December 2019Prisoners build house for a whānau in need
Men at Rimutaka Prison built a house and gained new skills thanks to a partnership with WelTec, Kāinga Ora and Corrections.
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04 December 2019Given for You project reaches Arohata Prison
Women in prison receive care packages to help them feel valued and empowered.
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25 November 2019Children's book launched at Arohata
Stardust, a children’s picture book about having a parent in prison was officially launched at Arohata Prison.
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14 November 2019Independent review of prisoner mail management released
The independent review into the prisoner mail system has today been released, with Corrections accepting all 13 recommendations.
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13 November 2019Kindness-based programme a recipe for success
We're marking World Kindness Day by acknowledging the work Good Bitches Baking does spreading kindness through baked goods.
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11 November 2019Te Reo app connects staff with language and culture
We're encouraging our staff to learn te Reo Māori through a handy mobile application.
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31 October 2019Mowers for Families
Eight families in Whanganui will benefit from lawnmowers recycled in Whanganui Prison’s small motors workshop.