Corrections 

Nats on parole - ineffective and expensive

06.10.2008

For New Zealand's most serious offenders like William Bell, Graeme Burton and George Baker, National's non-parole policy will have no impact, Corrections Minister Phil Goff said today.

Phil Goff was speaking following the release today of National's policy on Parole.

"They will, on current policy, either never be released, or released only when they are too old and infirm to be of any risk to the public," Phil Goff said.

"For offenders that are dangerous and const...  more +

Goff slams National's comments on Home Detention

21.09.2008

Simon Power's claim that the cost of putting people in prison is being put ahead of public safety is nonsense and he knows it, says Corrections Minister Phil Goff.

"Because of much tougher laws and the biggest increase ever (around 2500) in New Zealand's police force numbers, more people than ever before have faced prison as a sanction over the last nine years," Phil Goff said.

"Prison numbers are up by around 3300, an increase of 71 per cent since 1...  more +

Prisons and local industries working well together

18.09.2008

Speech Notes from Corrections Minister Phil Goff as he explains that the Prisoner Employment Strategy launched two years ago is successfully providing offenders with the tools to change their lives.

Tena koutou katoa 

I would like to welcome everyone here today.

I would like to acknowledge the Mayor of the North Shore City Council his Worship Andrew Williams, fellow Councillors and representatives from the Community Board.

I extend a special greeting to Des Ripi, Se...  more +

Launch of Puna Tatari Drug and Special Treatment Unit at Spring Hill Prison

13.08.2008

Tena Katou katoa.

I would like to specially acknowledge the local kaumatua and kuia, and the support given to this site by Ngati Naho. A warm welcome to Councillor George Vickers, who is here on behalf of the Mayor, and Barry Matthew, the chief executive of Corrections. <...  more +