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Reflections from our new recruits

Kyrah, Paige, Owen and Will are all recently graduated recruits. They share what they have learnt about the Corrections Officer role since they started - both through training and their time on the floor.

 

What's involved with a community work project?

There is a lot more that goes into a community work project than meets the eye. Our Community Work team shares what’s involved and what makes a project a success. 

Pourewa's story - Breaking misconceptions

Pourewa shares her experiences working as a Kairuruku Hinengaro (Māori Mental Health Practitioner) and how she’s found it to be different to what people may expect.

Police and Corrections join forces for training

Corrections staff were recently joined by teams from the New Zealand Police for Advanced Control and Restraint training at Rimutaka Prison. 

Hariki Whare creates wairua-enhancing environment

For the first time, the Short Rehabilitation Programme for Men was delivered in the small, remote Eastern Bay of Plenty community of Te Kaha. Delivered at the Hariki Whare, the venue provided a therapeutic and wairua-enhancing environment close to the moana.

 

Staff record prison population in te reo Māori

Christchurch Women’s Prison has marked a historic moment by calling a headcount in te reo Māori, the first time it has been done.