Quick facts
Prison population
Men's prison.
Minimum to Low medium.
Remand and sentenced.
Units
Kia Marama Unit – Special Treatment Unit for child sex offenders.
Other units based on security classification.
Programmes and training
Trades training for offenders in asset maintenance, horticulture, grounds.
The prison has construction yards where prisoners can learn to build houses.
Benefits
Rehabilitation and reintegration focused prison.
Staff gym available.
Location
Located in Rolleston, a town close to Christchurch, the biggest city in the South Island.
Getting there
Rolleston is approx. 30 minutes' drive from the Christchurch CBD.
There is no public transport available.
What's closeby
Mt Hutt ski field, Lake Coleridge, Lake Ellesmere nearby Rolleston.
Beaches and mountain ranges in the Canterbury region.
Restaurants, cultural events & attractions within Christchurch's modern city centre.
New to the area?
Short term accommodation can be found by placing an advertisement in the weekly staff newsletter.
Airbnb, Trademe and local real estate agencies will have listings for long-term or short-term accommodation.
Rolleston has plenty of amenities for those living in the town. If looking for accommodation in Christchurch, you might like to consider one of the western suburbs for a closer commute.