Quick facts
Prison population
Men's prison
Minimum to high security
Remand and sentenced
Units
Te Tirohanga Māori unit
NZ’s largest addiction treatment unit
Two self-care units to help prisoners close to release transition back into society
Whare Oranga Ake, a Kaupapa Māori transitional facility
Other units according to security classification
Programmes and training
Residential addiction treatment programmes.
Educational, Vocational and Reintegrative programmes.
Site wide Te Reo, Cultural and Art programmes.
Trades training for offenders in hospitality, asset maintenance, engineering, carpentry, grounds, horticulture, joinery, kitchen, laundry, painting and timber processing.
Benefits
Different levels of security classification and a range of rehabilitation facilities, creating varied career opportunities
Modern staff building with computer suites, kitchen and 24/7 gym
Location
Located 10km from the city of Hastings, in the Hawke’s Bay region on the East Coast of New Zealand
Getting there
Approx 15-minute drive from Hastings
No public transport routes available
What's closeby
Hawke's Bay is known for its beaches, wineries and food production
Art deco architecture with an annual art deco festival
Splash Planet theme park and National Aquarium in the region
New to the area?
Holiday homes and motels are available for shorter-term/immediate accommodation
Trademe.co.nz and Realestate.co.nz are great places to find permanent accommodation