Corrections

Associated Ministers

Pita Sharples - Associate Minister
Anne Tolley - Minister

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9 May, 2012

Bill to improve public safety passes first reading

A Bill aimed at improving public safety by strengthening the law around community sentences has passed its first reading in Parliament, says Corrections Minister Anne Tolley.

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2 May, 2012

Increasing skills and education in prisons

Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says there has been a 45 per cent rise in the number of NZQF credits gained by prisoners from trade training inside the wire.

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17 April, 2012

Unnecessary parole hearings to be reduced

Justice Minister Judith Collins and Acting Corrections Minister Chester Borrows today announced Government plans to reduce unnecessary parole hearings for offenders which will reduce stress for victims of crime.

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28 March, 2012

Positive drugs tests in prisons at record low

Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says the number of prisoners testing positive for drugs has reached a record low.

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13 March, 2012

Puppies in prison benefit the community

Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says the Puppies in Prison programme, launched today at Spring Hill Corrections Facility, will reduce reoffending and lead to increased numbers of mobility dogs trained to help people living with disabilities.

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8 March, 2012

Next steps for new public-private prison at Wiri

A new public-private partnership (PPP) prison at Wiri, South Auckland, will provide improved facilities, better services and a tighter focus on results, Finance Minister Bill English and Corrections Minister Anne Tolley say.

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28 February, 2012

Bill to improve corrections system passes first reading

A Bill that will improve prison safety and security and reduce prisoners’ access to contraband has passed its first reading in Parliament, says Corrections Minister Anne Tolley.

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17 January, 2012

Mo te mahinga kaimoana i tetahi moana rahui

Associate Corrections Minister Dr Pita Sharples says a recent incident involving prisoners diving for food in a marine reserve is most unfortunate.

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