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