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Christmas Menu Released
Thursday, 13 December 2007, 11:33 am | Department Of Corrections
The Department of Corrections today released the Prison Christmas Menu for 2007. Corrections Inmate Employment Internal Services Manager Ruth Turner says that Prison kitchens are one important facet of the work CIE does to train prisoners. “Prisoners ... More >>
Prison employment numbers well up
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 9:30 am | Department Of Corrections
Corrections’ push to increase employment opportunities for prisoners has resulted in a significant rise in the number of prisoners engaged in employment and training since July 2006. More >>
Praise for prison instructors on Teachers’ Day
Friday, 5 October 2007, 4:09 pm | Department Of Corrections
Teachers with a difference were acknowledged today by the Department of Corrections. World Teachers Day celebrates the hard work teachers put in, and for these teachers it’s harder still. More >>
Corrections Facility closes construction chapter
Tuesday, 25 September 2007, 1:38 pm | Department Of Corrections
The new Spring Hill Corrections Facility at Hampton Downs in the Waikato will be officially opened by the Prime Minister today. More >>
Report Assists with Future Construction Projects
Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 2:52 pm | Department Of Corrections
A report commissioned by the Treasury and the Department of Corrections has identified a number of options to be considered in any attempt to reduce costs in future prison construction. More >>
Site Based Solutions to Cell Phone Use
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 4:52 pm | Department Of Corrections
Department of Corrections Chief Executive Barry Matthews has confirmed that all prison sites will be covered by cell phone blocking technologies announced this morning. More >>
Keep prison corruption levels in perspective
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 3:59 pm | Department Of Corrections
Corrections Chief Executive Barry Matthews takes seriously claims of corruption, but remains confident that corruption within the prison system is not widespread and he urges the public to put the figures into perspective. More >>
Keep prison corruption levels in perspective
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 3:58 pm | Department Of Corrections
Corrections Chief Executive Barry Matthews takes seriously claims of corruption, but remains confident that corruption within the prison system is not widespread and he urges the public to put the figures into perspective. More >>
Corrections Faces Future with Confidence
Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 5:25 pm | Department Of Corrections
“The new structure announced to staff today will see Corrections facing the future with confidence,” says Corrections Chief Executive Barry Matthews. Mr Matthews was commenting on his announcement to staff today confirming the new structure for ... More >>
Corrections and community touch gloves for CanTeen
Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 4:05 pm | Department Of Corrections
Staff from the Waikato/Central Region are banding together on May 25 for an event to raise money for CanTeen an organisation supporting Teen cancer sufferers. More >>
Minister awards long-serving Corrections staff
Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 3:34 pm | Department Of Corrections
Corrections Minister Hon Damien O'Connor presented 13 Wellington-based Corrections Officers with well-earned Long Service Awards today, describing their experience, wisdom and ability to judge people and situations as invaluable. More >>
Domestic violence sentencing
Monday, 14 May 2007, 2:31 pm | Department Of Corrections
The Corrections Department has had a key role in speeding up the pre-sentence report process for domestic violence offenders – a move widely welcomed by the judiciary and those working with families affected by violence. More >>
Employment Court orders name suppression
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 4:11 pm | Department Of Corrections
Acting General Manager of the Public Prisons Service Paul Monk advises that the Employment Court has made an Order dated 9 May 2007 (file number WRC 13/07) prohibiting the publication of the names or any other identifying details of any prisoner named in ... More >>
Name suppression of prisoners in employment case
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 4:01 pm | Department Of Corrections
Acting General Manager of the Public Prisons Service Paul Monk advises that the Employment Court has made an Order dated 9 May 2007 (file number WRC 13/07) prohibiting the publication of the names or any other identifying details of any prisoner named in ... More >>
Corrections Confirms Assault On Prisoner
Saturday, 21 April 2007, 3:22 pm | Department Of Corrections
Corrections can confirm that a 34 year old male prisoner was assaulted by other adult prisoners while being transported to court. He was treated for facial injuries including abrasions and swelling by medical staff. An X-ray showed there were no broken bones. More >>
Second Phase of Corrections Internal Review
Tuesday, 20 March 2007, 4:57 pm | Department Of Corrections
"Staff are being given the opportunity to comment on a proposal for change to Corrections' structure in the second phase of the internal review of Corrections, says Chief Executive Barry Matthews. More >>
Department of Corrections re. Prisoner McNamara
Friday, 16 March 2007, 5:21 pm | Department Of Corrections
An investigation by the Department of Corrections has been able to clear doctors at Rimutaka Prison of any involvement in taking a sperm sample out of the prison for Prisoner McNamara. More >>
Policies & Procedures Followed For Graeme Burton
Tuesday, 6 March 2007, 11:08 am | Department Of Corrections
“The Department’s investigation into the management of Graeme Burton, while he was on parole has found that Corrections policies and processes were followed”, says Corrections Chief Executive Barry Matthews. Some things could have been done ... More >>
Corrections Welcomes Parole Board Finding
Tuesday, 6 March 2007, 10:25 am | Department Of Corrections
Corrections Chief Executive Barry Matthews today welcomed the key finding of the independent investigation commissioned by the Parole Board into the circumstances leading to the release from prison of Graeme Burton on parole. More >>
Prison Christmas menu released
Friday, 15 December 2006, 10:19 am | Department Of Corrections
National Catering Manager Russell Baker says Corrections budgets $4 per day to feed prisoners and the major difference on Christmas day is that dinner is served at lunch time. “Christmas can be a trying period for prisoners and their friends and family,” ... More >>
