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  • Why we inspect prisons

    Watch the video: Chief Inspector Janis Adair and Deputy Commissioner Men's Prisons Neil Beales explain why.

  • Inspection Standards

    The Office of the Inspectorate has released its Inspection Standards which guide how prison inspections take place.

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  • What we do

    The Office of the Inspectorate works to ensure that all prisoners are treated in a way that is fair, safe, secure and humane.

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    • carry out inspections of prisons
    • investigate complaints from prisoners and from offenders in the community
    • investigate all deaths of people who are in Corrections’ custody
    • carry out other investigations where necessary and monitor situations where there are concerns

    Watch the video for more information about the Office of the Inspectorate from Chief Inspector Janis Adair.

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  • Office of the Inspectorate prison inspection news

    Posted on: 12/09/25

    Read the latest Office of the Inspectorate news - Whanganui Prison inspection to take place in October/November 2025

  • Progress updates for Suspected Suicide and Self-harm Threat to Life report

    Posted on: 11/09/25

    The third progress update has been received for the Inspectorate report Suspected Suicide and Self-harm Threat to Life Incidents in New Zealand Prisons (released in February 2024).

  • Inspection report for Mount Eden Corrections Facility released

    Posted on: 20/08/25

    The Office of the Inspectorate has released an inspection report for Mount Eden Corrections Facility. The report makes 31 over-arching findings.

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