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Prisons in NZ will remain smokefree following court decision
Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 1:12 pm | Department Of Corrections
Prisons in New Zealand will remain smokefree following the Court’s decision on the legal challenge to our regulations enforcing the tobacco ban. Prisoners will not be able to smoke in prisons. More >>
Mental Health Screening Tool improves prisoners’ care
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 3:03 pm | Department Of Corrections
It's one year since Corrections introduced a new screening tool to identify prisoners’ mental health needs, leading to improvements in their care. In the 10 months to the end of April, use of the Mental Health Screening Tool led to 653 prisoners being ... More >>
Graduating Prisoners Gain Skills While Building House
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 3:02 pm | Department Of Corrections
Eleven prisoners from Northland Region Corrections Facility (NRCF) have graduated with a national qualification gained by constructing the framework for a house that is being built for a Northland family in housing need as part of the prison’s partnership ... More >>
Spring Hill Corrections Facility disorder incident
Sunday, 2 June 2013, 3:54 pm | Department Of Corrections
Department of Corrections statement: Spring Hill Corrections Facility disorder incident Please attribute to Ray Smith, Corrections Chief Executive More >>
Corrections' end of day statement: Spring Hill Corrections
Sunday, 2 June 2013, 10:03 am | Department Of Corrections
The situation at Spring Hill Corrections Facility has been resolved. We will continue to have a heavy staff presence throughout the night, including our specialist teams. More >>
Women prisoners caring for puppies
Monday, 27 May 2013, 11:55 am | Department Of Corrections
Christchurch Women’s Prison has gained two new inmates with the arrival of two puppies which will be cared for by prisoners in a pilot scheme to teach valuable skills. More >>
Corrections Scoops Top Dog Awards
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 12:02 pm | Department Of Corrections
Corrections’ drug detector dogs and their handlers have taken out the top two prizes in the National Detector Dog Championships held at Trentham this week. Christchurch Dog Handler Barry Nelsen and Ollie won first prize, while Carol Robertson and Flash ... More >>
Hawkes Bay Regional Prison - Disturbance
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 4:57 pm | Department Of Corrections
A disturbance between two groups of prisoners in a unit in Hawkes Bay Regional Prison has left some prisoners with minor injuries for which they’re being treated on site. An assessment will be made to determine if they require further treatment. More >>
Dogs’ Day Afternoon at Rimutaka
Wednesday, 27 March 2013, 4:48 pm | Department Of Corrections
It was a good afternoon for Corrections detector dogs and their handlers at the Department’s regional office in Rimutaka when Corrections Minister Hon Anne Tolley dropped in on the annual Detector Dog Handler conference. More >>
New Prison Performance Tables
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 12:51 pm | Department Of Corrections
New Prison Performance Tables New prison performance tables reveal that the majority of our prisons are operating effectively or better. The latest table shows six are exceeding their performance targets, eight are operating effectively and three are ... More >>
Virtual Visits Connect Families with Whanganui Prison
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 10:29 am | Department Of Corrections
News ReleaseMarch 2013 Virtual Visits Connect Taranaki Families with Whanganui Prison Taranaki residents with friends and family members in Whanganui Prison now have another way of staying in touch: video conferencing. Karen Petrie, Regional Manager Lower ... More >>
New Plymouth Prison Public Open Day
Monday, 4 March 2013, 1:14 pm | Department Of Corrections
One of New Zealand’s oldest prisons will be open to the public this weekend before it officially closes at the end of the month. More >>
Corrections Dept On Stewart Murray Wilson
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 11:47 pm | Department Of Corrections
The Department of Corrections has successfully applied for an interim recall to prison for offender Stewart Murray Wilson following allegations of him phoning a person he had been directed not to associate with. The Parole Board considered the ... More >>
Christmas Behind Bars
Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 2:56 pm | Department Of Corrections
News Release For Immediate Release 18 December 2012 Christmas Behind Bars Christmas will be marked with festivities for many people but for New Zealand’s 8,500 prisoners it will resemble a day much like any other. “The meal will meet basic nutritional ... More >>
Wellington Prison Public Open Day
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 4:06 pm | Department Of Corrections
The Department of Corrections is holding an open day at Wellington Prison from 10am to 3pm this Saturday 24 November, before the prison officially closes at the end of the month. More >>
Prison Security Bolstered with New TV Rental Scheme
Friday, 28 September 2012, 10:36 am | Department Of Corrections
“Corrections is to introduce a new system to control television access for prisoners which would address contraband issues,” says Brendan Anstiss, General Manager, Corrections Services. More >>
MECF Performance Steadily Improves
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 1:07 pm | Department Of Corrections
The latest performance results for the Mount Eden Corrections Facility (MECF) for the months of July and August this year show a steady improvement. The figures have today been posted on the Corrections website More >>
Release of offender Stewart Murray Wilson
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 9:17 am | Department Of Corrections
The Department of Corrections can confirm that Mr Stewart Murray Wilson has been released into the community as directed by the Parole Board. More >>
Stewart Murray Wilson transferred
Saturday, 25 August 2012, 5:01 pm | Department Of Corrections
The Department of Corrections is continuing to follow the direction of the New Zealand Parole Board to place prisoner Stewart Murray Wilson back into the community. More >>
Parole Board Confirms Wilson’s Release in Three Weeks Time
Wednesday, 8 August 2012, 2:16 pm | Department Of Corrections
The Department of Corrections welcomes the decision of the Parole Board to set special conditions around the release of Stewart Murray Wilson in three weeks time. More >>
