26 February, 2010
Minister launches new safety equipment
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today launched a $3.6 million package of safety equipment and training designed to make Corrections staff safer at work.
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Associated Ministers
- Judith Collins - Minister
- Pita Sharples - Associate Minister
19 February, 2010
Address to Trans-Tasman Business Circle
Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me to join you today. Before I get under way I would like to congratulate the Trans-Tasman Business Circle on the great work it does in building closer business relationships between our two countries.
Read full speech >>21 January, 2010
Union making excuses for violent offenders
Corrections Minister Judith Collins has expressed concern at suggestions by the prison officers' union that prisoners should be released into the community because it will be too dangerous to keep them in prison.
Read full release >>18 December, 2009
Minister welcomes double-bunking judgment
Corrections Minister Judith Collins has welcomed an Employment Court judgment in favour of the Department of Corrections over plans to extend the use of double-bunking at prisons.
Read full release >>2 December, 2009
Meth offences put more women behind bars
Methamphetamine-related offences are driving an increase in the number of women in New Zealand prisons, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said.
Read full release >>26 November, 2009
Law change allows private prison management
Private sector management of prisons will bring greater innovation, efficiency and cost effectiveness to the corrections system, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said.
Read full release >>13 November, 2009
Minister presents first Probation Officer award
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today presented the Minister's Excellence Award to Shanis Williams - the first Probation Officer to receive the Award.
Read full release >>19 October, 2009
Prisoner numbers highlight need for skills, rehab
A new record number of prisoners highlights the need to effectively rehabilitate prisoners and bring the prison population down, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said.
Read full release >>14 October, 2009
Minister welcomes Expert Panel probation plan
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the release of a plan recommending a fundamental rethink of probation services.
Read full release >>7 October, 2009
Providing skills to break the cycle of offending
It gives me great pleasure to be here today as we launch the Prisoner Skills and Employment Strategy 2009-2012.
Read full speech >>7 October, 2009
1000 extra prisoners to receive job training
At least 1000 extra prisoners will gain skills and work experience under a new strategy by the Department of Corrections, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said.
Read full release >>21 September, 2009
NZ prisoner numbers highest ever
The number of prisoners behind bars in New Zealand is at its highest level ever, and underlines the urgent need to create extra prison capacity, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said today.
Read full release >>19 September, 2009
Address to Sensible Sentencing Trust Victims' Rights Conference
Good morning, and thank you for inviting me to join you today, and thank you for that kind introduction.
Read full speech >>19 September, 2009
Government has zero tolerance for crims
The National-led government is clamping down on criminals with a raft of new legislation, Police and Corrections Minister Judith Collins told the Sensible Sentencing Trust's Victims' Rights Conference today.
Read full release >>14 September, 2009
Corrections focuses on public safety - Minister
The Department of Corrections' Value for Money Review has delivered positive initiatives to position the organisation as a world leader in public safety, Corrections Minister Judith Collins announced today.
Read full release >>28 August, 2009
Minister praises staff in hostage drama
Police and Corrections Minister Judith Collins has praised officers who helped bring a hostage drama to a peaceful conclusion at Paremoremo Prison last night.
Read full release >>27 August, 2009
Corrections to build container cell block
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today announced that a container cell block capable of housing up to 60 prisoners is to be built at Rimutaka Prison.
Read full release >>20 August, 2009
CIE tutor wins Minister’s Excellence Award
Corrections Inmate Employment instructor Paul Jack was today presented the Minister's Excellence Award by Corrections Minister Judith Collins.
Read full release >>12 August, 2009
Minister congratulates CPPS on improved compliance
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today congratulated Community Probation and Psychological Services (CPPS) for a significant improvement in complying with procedures for managing parolees.
Read full release >>5 August, 2009
Low number of escapes a tribute to staff
The low number of escapes from New Zealand prisons is a tribute to improved security measures and the vigilance of Corrections Officers and staff, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said.
Read full release >>30 July, 2009
Govt doubles drug treatment places
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today announced that three additional Drug Treatment Units will be operating in New Zealand prisons by December 2011, doubling the number of prisoners able to undertake rehabilitation.
Read full release >>14 July, 2009
Prisoner numbers set to be highest ever
The number of prisoners behind bars in New Zealand is expected to be the highest ever within weeks, Corrections Minister Judith Collins says.
Read full release >>24 June, 2009
Minister welcomes new staff safety measures
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the announcement that frontline correction officers will receive increased tactical communications training and more personal protective equipment.
Read full release >>23 June, 2009
Double bunks essential to manage prison crisis
Prefabricated or container cells will not alleviate the need to double-bunk prisoners during a looming capacity crisis at New Zealand prisons, Corrections Minister Judith Collins says.
Read full release >>22 June, 2009
Union support for low-cost cells welcomed
Corrections Minister Judith Collins has welcomed union support for moves to house prisoners in modular or prefabricated prison cells.
Read full release >>12 June, 2009
Specialist prisoner release teams will improve safety
The establishment of specialist prison release teams will help prisoners reintegrate into society and improve the safety of the parole process, Corrections Minister Judith Collins says.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Funding to boost number of prison beds
Funding of $385.4 million over the next four years will ensure there are enough prison beds to cope with a rising prison population.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Probation funding to improve community safety
The Government will inject an extra $255.9 million into the probation service to address issues raised in a critical report by the Auditor General.
Read full release >>18 May, 2009
Minister to visit private prisons in Australia
Corrections Minister Hon Judith Collins will this week visit privately managed prisons in Australia to find out more about how contract management of prisons could work in New Zealand.
Read full release >>12 May, 2009
Budget 2009: Judith Collins - Prison design funding fast tracked in Budget
Minister of Corrections Hon Judith Collins announced today that the Government is funding the Department of Corrections to do initial design and planning work for the construction of additional prison beds.
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