Quick facts
Prison population
Women's prison
Low, medium and high security
Remand and sentenced
Units
Whaea o te Ao - Self-care units
Whaea - Mothers with Babies Unit
Other units according to security classification
Programmes and training
Hine Manaaki (Employment Hub)
Hine Rangimarie (Training Centre)
Kimihia bi-cultural programme
Trades training for offenders in asset maintenance, beekeeping, barista, café, horticulture, grounds, kitchen, laundry, painting
Benefits
Women’s only facility that is dedicated to the Women’s Strategy: E Rere ana ki te pae hou
Rehabilitation efforts aim to account for the high incidence of trauma and complexities of women's personal circumstances
Location
Based in Wiri, Manukau, a city in the Auckland region
Getting there
5-10 minute drive from Manukau City Centre
Bus routes within walking distance (may not be available at all times)
What's closeby
South Auckland is home to the world’s largest Polynesian community and is one of the most culturally diverse areas in NZ
Rainbow’s End theme park in the area
30-60min drive to Auckland CBD, depending on traffic
New to the area?
Manukau has most amenities and key suppliers e.g. supermarkets, homeware, shopping mall
Accommodation options include renting, buying a house, Airbnb Monthly Options, Extended Stay Apartments (may not be affordable for long term)