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Former prisoner says Te Ao Marama unit turned his life around
Check out this story published on One News about how Waikeria Prison's Te Tirohanga programme (formerly Māori Focus Unit) has made a difference for a Tauranga man.
In Te Ao Marama, he was given the opportunity to directly connect with his whānau prior to release and he praises the staff in the unit for the difference they helped make.
The man was released early by the Parole Board and now spends his days working to make a difference for the kind of at-risk young people he once was.
Watch the interview and story: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/former-waikeria-prison-inmate-credits-te-ao-marama-unit-turning-his-life-around
Graduates take step toward hairdressing career
The first graduates to complete a hairdressing course at Christchurch Women’s Prison are looking forward to their future careers.
Young award winning gardeners
The Youth Unit garden has become a popular constructive activity for young men in the Christchurch Men’s Prison Youth Unit, and their endeavours have again been recognised at the Courtenay A&P Show in Kirwee.