Quick facts
Prison population
Men's prison
Minimum to high security, with the ability to temporarily hold maximum security prisoners
Remand and sentenced
Units
Te Whare Manaakitanga (intensive, psychologist run rehabilitation unit), High Dependency Unit, Self-care Units (to support transition back into society).
Other units based on security classification.
Programmes and training
Gate to Plate partnership with Wellington on a Plate food festival
Trades training for offenders in laundry, horticulture, engineering, grounds, café, kitchen, printing/design
Benefits
Large prison, with a broad range of facilities, creating diverse career opportunities
Location
Based in Upper Hutt, a city in the Wellington Region of New Zealand
Getting there
5-minute drive to Upper Hutt CBD
30-60-minute drive to Wellington CBD
Train station within 20-minute walk of prison site (trains may not be available all hours)
What's closeby
Range of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, exploring the Hutt River
Attractions such as Staglands Wildlife Reserve, Kaitoke Regional Park (Rivendell from Lord of the Rings), Brewtown, a craft beer village
Capital city of Wellington a short drive away
New to the area?
Holiday homes and motels are available for shorter-term/immediate accommodation
The Trademe website is another great place to find a room