There's mixed reaction by iwi to the government's plan to build a new 600 bed facility at Waikeria Prison in Waikato, to relieve pressure on the growing prison population.
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NewsWaikeria gets new 500-bed prison, mental health facility
A new 500-bed prison and the country’s first 100-bed mental health facility will be built at the Waikato prison of Waikeria by 2022. This will replace the 100-year-old high-security “top jail”, which will be closed down.
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Government to reveal plans for Waikeria Prison
This afternoon, Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis will reveal the government's plans for Waikeria Prison.
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Prison reform group spreads its branches
A prison reform group has opened two new branches in Northland and Auckland with a focus on te reo and tikanga programmes to rehabilitate inmates. The branches have been established as part of the Sir Peter Williams QC Penal Reform League.
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Police on the case to lower Māori crime rate
Seventy-eight new police officers have graduated in the largest ever Auckland only recruit wing. Among the graduates is Tauranga Moana descendant Wepiha Te Kanawa who is determined to reduce Māori incarceration rates.
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No repeal for ineffective Three Strikes law
Justice Minister Andrew Little has indicated that the government will not repeal the controversial Three Strikes law after opposition from coalition partner NZ First.
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Mega-prison will not go ahead
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis has confirmed that the government will not build a "mega-prison" in Waikeria.
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Restoring bikes equips prisoners with trade skills
Restoring bikes for children in state care is giving 30 Paremoremo prisoners an opportunity to learn new skills and a better chance to enter a trade on their release. The refurbished bikes will be donated to Oranga Tamariki to encourage kids to exercise outdoors.
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Prisoners restore 400 bikes for children in care
Auckland prisoners involved in a recycling workshop have restored and donated more than 400 bikes to children in care.
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Govt calls for better record of inmate complaints
Minister of Corrections Kelvin Davis has condemned Corrections for not resolving data issues relating to 31 inmate complaints from 2012-2016 which claimed they were sexually abused and assaulted by prison staff.
