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The decision on the rebuild of Waikeria Prison was made by Cabinet based on the 2017 Justice Sector Projections, Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis said today.

  • Hon Kelvin Davis
  • Corrections

A new National Learning Centre opened this morning will ensure new recruits and existing staff receive the highest possible standard of training to keep them and the public safe, Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says.

  • Hon Kelvin Davis
  • Corrections

Today I am announcing that we will build a world-leading 500 bed facility here at Waikeria alongside a 100 bed mental health unit that is the first of its kind in New Zealand.

  • Hon Kelvin Davis
  • Corrections

The Government will build a world-leading high security replacement prison at Waikeria, setting a new direction for Corrections in New Zealand while ditching the American-style mega prison planned by the previous National Government, Minister of Corrections Kelvin Davis announced today.

  • Hon Kelvin Davis
  • Corrections

Schemes to help young ex-offenders get driver’s licences and help inmates develop Mānuka and Kānuka products will be supported by the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF), Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced in Kerikeri today.

  • Hon Kelvin Davis
  • Hon Shane Jones
  • Corrections
  • Regional Economic Development

Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis has today welcomed 40 new Corrections Officers to the frontline.

  • Hon Kelvin Davis
  • Corrections

Creating a more efficient justice system, investing in community housing, and additional funding to safely manage offenders on community-based sentences are important first steps in reducing New Zealand’s prison population, says Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis.

  • Hon Kelvin Davis
  • Corrections

Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis has congratulated 11 young offenders for achieving The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award - including the first prisoner in New Zealand to ever achieve the Gold Award.

  • Hon Kelvin Davis
  • Corrections

A Bill to further ensure prison security and the safe and fair management of prisoners has passed its first reading in Parliament today.

  • Hon Kelvin Davis
  • Corrections

Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis today presented Long Service Awards to staff and congratulated prisoners who have completed trades training at Northland Region Corrections Facility.

  • Hon Kelvin Davis
  • Corrections

Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis has congratulated 20 new Corrections officers and offender employment instructors who graduated at a ceremony in Upper Hutt today.

  • Hon Kelvin Davis
  • Corrections

The 20 year anniversary of Maori Focus Units at prisons marks a major milestone in the use of kaupapa Maori values to help reduce re-offending, Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says.

  • Hon Kelvin Davis
  • Corrections

Minister of Corrections Kelvin Davis has welcomed the Ombudman’s inspection reports into prisons.  

  • Hon Kelvin Davis
  • Corrections