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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.
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08 December 2021Corrections 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 2021Kea 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 2021Invercargill 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 2021New contract lays ground for future of electronic monitoring
Corrections has signed a contract for electronic monitoring equipment with UK-based company Buddi.