News
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18 February 2022
Bank 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 2022
Update 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 2022
Prison 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 2021
Simple 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.
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08 December 2021
Corrections thanks 1,300 volunteers
Thank you to our volunteers for their commitment to helping the people we manage change their lives for the better.
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23 November 2021
Kea Project kaitiaki keeping kids calm and connected during prison visits
A new initiative to support children visiting a parent in prison is off to a flying start.
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19 November 2021
Invercargill Prison benefits from Nurse Entry to Practice Programme
A professional development programme for nursing graduates has helped one nurse gain a permanent role at Corrections.
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18 November 2021
New contract lays ground for future of electronic monitoring
Corrections has signed a contract for electronic monitoring equipment with UK-based company Buddi.
Special Interest
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Corrections COVID-19 update
Information and regular updates about how we're managing COVID-19 in our prisons, including data on vaccinations and current cases.
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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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Māori Pathways
The Māori Pathways programme uses kaupapa Māori and whānau-centred approaches to lower the proportion of Māori in the corrections system.
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Residential services and programmes
Information on proposed residential services and programmes in the community.
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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