Seven men who were found guilty of large-scale methamphetamine production and distribution have today been sentenced in the Auckland High Court. Nearly two years ago today, the men were arrested as part of a long-running investigation by Detectives from the National Organised Crime Group (OFCANZ).
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Prison training incentive should match minimum wage- Green MP
The Green Party Corrections spokesperson David Clendon says wages paid to prisoners training or working within prisons are below par. This follows Corrections' latest push urging employers to give work-ready offenders a job as part of its strategy to reduce re-offending.
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News$10mil to go towards improving Māori justice outcomes
Police Minister Paula Bennett and Justice Minister Amy Adams have today announced $10 million for initiatives to improve Māori justice outcomes.
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Call for independent inquiry into Springhill riot
No Pride in Prisons is calling for an independent inquiry into the Spring Hill riot. The Prisoner advocacy group say they have grave concerns about the recent Corrections report into the 2013 rampage that revealed several issues before the flare-up.
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NewsSerco contract ends at the Mount
Serco's contract for the management of Auckland's Mt Eden Corrections Facility comes to an end today.
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Inmate's child's story wows Rotorua conference
A 12-year-old girl from Washington DC stole the show at an inaugural conference for Incarcerated Parents in Rotorua today. Madison Strempek spoke of her journey as a child of a prisoner.
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Rimutaka prison celebrates literacy and numeracy graduates
Six inmates from Rimutaka prison graduated from a literacy and numeracy programme today. Te Wānanga o Aotearoa has been contracted by Corrections to deliver the initiative giving priority to learners with the highest educational needs.
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It’s cruel degrading treatment of prisoners – Kelvin Davis
Labour MP Kelvin Davis is condemning Corrections following an investigation which reveals the department has broken the law with the inhuman treatment of prisoners. The Chief Ombudsmen has released a report which includes incidents where tie down beds or waist restraints were used to manage severely at-risk prisoners.
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NewsCorrections Inspectorate to be strengthened- Minister
The Corrections Inspectorate is to be strengthened with a package of measures designed to increase transparency and provide assurance on the running of our prisons.
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Dispute over Corrections $10, 000 OIA request bill
Prison advocacy group No Pride in Prisons is disputing a OIA request fee by Corrections of nearly $10,000. Spokesperson Emilie Rākete says their request to release reports into human rights abuse in New Zealand prisons is of public interest and should be met by the department.
