Quick facts
Prison population
Men's prison
Minimum to high security
Only solely remand prison in NZ
Units
The site has 15+ units, with two units that operate with both the Alcohol and Other Drug Court and the Family Harm Court.
Programmes and training
Trades training for offenders in barista, kitchen and laundry.
Benefits
Free parking on site with an on-site café that has affordable meals and coffee.
Fast pace due to remand status.
Location
Located in Mount Eden, a suburb within the Auckland City Region.
Getting there
10-minute drive from the Auckland CBD.
Close to a train station and bus routes (public transport may not be available all hours).
What's closeby
Stunning hilltop views from top of Mt Eden.
Close to Auckland CBD, which has plenty of shops, restaurants & attractions.
Auckland is the largest region in New Zealand and is very culturally diverse.
New to the area?
Many people live in other suburbs of Auckland and travel to work, so consider looking beyond Mt Eden for accommodation.
Renting or buying within Auckland is not cheap but there are affordable options if you choose to live a further distance from the site. TradeMe is a great starting point.