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Christchurch Women's Prison to be inspected
Posted on: 18/06/26
An inspection of Christchurch Women's Prison will take place from 6 - 14 August 2026. Inspectors make their assessments with four key principles in mind to ensure that prisoners are treated in a fair,…
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Progress updates for Suspected Suicide and Self-harm Threat to Life report
Posted on: 12/03/26
The fourth progress update has been received for the Inspectorate report Suicide and Self-harm Threat to Life Incidents in New Zealand Prisons (released in February 2024).
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Inquiry into the Waikeria Prison riot – progress reports
Posted on: 10/03/26
Read the latest progress reports for the Inquiry into the Waikeria Prison riot.
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Progress reports released for Separation and Isolation report
Posted on: 28/01/26
The fifth progress report from the Department of Corrections for the Separation and Isolation report has been released
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Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility to be inspected
Posted on: 16/12/25
Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility, along with its satellite site near Waikeria Prison, are next in line to be inspected.
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Hawke's Bay Regional Prison inspection report
Posted on: 04/11/25
Inspection report for Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison finds both positive practice and areas of concern