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Charmaine’s story: Wellbeing and whānau the key to change

Charmaine Roberts was just 15 when she left school. Subjected to racism and underwhelmed with an education system where she felt she didn’t quite fit.

Shining a spotlight on staff working on our Pacific Programme

This week, we shine the spotlight on three Pasefika women doing awesome things in our Pacific Development Programme.

From flight attendant to Corrections Officer

  Going from being a flight attendant to a Corrections Officer might not be a career change that people would expect, but it was a leap that Carlin, now a Senior Adviser…

Happily nursing at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison - Dayna's story

From the minute she walked into Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison, Dayna knew she wanted to work there as a nurse. First, however, she had to finish her study.

Guiding Māori values at Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Hinemoa, Cultural Capability Adviser

Teaching Māori values to Corrections staff is what drives Hinemoa.

Helping People Steer Clear of Re-offending - Hamish, Programme Facilitator

The Auckland-based Programme Facilitator works with people to help them find strategies to address their offending.