Quick facts
Prison population
Women’s prison
Minimum to high security
Remand and sentenced
Units
Mothers with Babies unit
Other units based on security classification
Programmes and training
Trades training for offenders in grounds, kitchen, laundry, painting
Benefits
Small prison with the chance to get to know prisoners and staff
Committed to a gender-specific, trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach
Location
Based in Tawa, a suburb in Wellington (the capital city of New Zealand)
Getting there
15–30-minute drive from the Wellington CBD, depending on traffic
10-minute drive to Porirua City Centre
Next to train station and bus routes (public transport may not be available all hours)
What's closeby
Porirua is the nearest city centre, with shopping malls, amenities and scenic reserves
Wellington CBD also only a short drive away, with many cultural events, restaurants and attractions
New to the area?
Holiday homes and motels are available for shorter term/immediate accommodation
The Trademe website and “Flats and Flatmates Wellington” page on Facebook are other great places to find a room