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Hawke's Bay Regional Prison

Located just outside Hastings, this prison has been recognized for its innovative use of tikanga and toi Māori to inspire rehabilitation. Staff contribute to culturally grounded rehabilitation programs that have been celebrated for their effectiveness.

Quick facts

population

Prison population

Men's prison ​

​Minimum to high security​

Remand and sentenced

units

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

training

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.

why

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

Location

Located 10km from the city of Hastings, in the Hawke’s Bay region on the East Coast of New Zealand

gettingthere

Getting there

Approx 15-minute drive from Hastings

No public transport routes available

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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

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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

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