17.1 Prison and policy changes

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In the time period between the 15-Nov-2001 Census snapshot and this 20-Nov-2003 snapshot the following environmental changes have taken place.

  • Central North Island prison was renamed to Tongariro/Rangipo prison
  • A new female unit of 60 beds opened at Waikeria prison.
  • A 60-bed faith-based unit opened at Rimutaka Prison in October 2003
  • The Sentencing Act 2002 became effective from 1 July 2002
  • The Parole Act 2002 became effective from 1 July 2002
  • Victims' Rights Act 2002 became effective from December 2002