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Who are SERCO?
Audio 26 Jul 2015The issue of privatized prisons has once again come into the fore with the emergence over the last week of a series of videos showing inmates participating in organized fight clubs, smoking drugs, and… Audio
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More failings by private prison company are revealed
The Corrections Minister has revealed Serco has been fined $300,000 in the last year for breaching its contract with the Government. Sam Lotu-Iiga met the prison company's bosses today and put them on… Audio
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Inmate fall
Audio 23 Jul 2015Corrections Minister Sam Lotu-liga has told private prison operator SERCO there will be serious consequences if allegations of violence and intimidation between prisoners at Mt Eden remand prison are… Audio
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Helping youth in South East Asia – Social Innovator Chris Henderson
Christchurch teacher Chris Henderson has worked with child protection agencies in the Philippines and as a consultant in education and development for youth throughout South East Asia. Lynda… Video, Audio
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PSA slams prison privatisation
One of the unions representing corrections officers, the Public Service Association, is calling the partial closure of regional prisons privatisation by stealth. Audio
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Questions raised whether private prisons will do NZ justice
The prominent lawyer, Nigel Hampton QC, is questioning whether a private prison set to open in South Auckland will actually help rehabilitate inmates. Audio
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More on the 260 jobs to go at Corrections
Audio 9 Apr 2015The prison officers union says the 260 staff whose jobs are under threat are paying the price for the Government's decision to sink millions of dollars into private prisons. Audio
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Nauru president says government took right action during riot
Audio 30 Jul 2013Nauru president says the action by the government last week, in suspending the police commissioner and calling out the reserve, during a riot at the asylum seeker camp, was appropriate. Audio
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Question Time for 28 June 2012
Audio 28 Jun 2012- Hon CLAYTON COSGROVE to the Minister of Finance: When did he become aware of the decision to write down the value of KiwiRail by $6.7 billion?
- CATHERINE DELAHUNTY to the Minister of Energy and…
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No evidence private prisons better - Opposition
Audio 8 Mar 2012The Government says using the private sector to build, maintain and run the new Wiri prison in South Auckland will save money, and reduce re-offending. Audio
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Warnings over private prison operators, Serco.
Audio 15 Dec 2010An Australian union that represents prison guards is warning the Government that it could live to regret privatising the running of Auckland Central Remand Prison. Audio
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Question Time for 10 November 2010
Audio 10 Nov 2010Questions to Ministers 1. DAVID BENNETT to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the Government's financial position 2. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: Has he reviewed… Audio
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Former Justice head calls for mix of public, private prisons
Audio 25 Aug 2010Only three international firms remain in the running to privately manage Auckland's Central Remand Prison. Audio
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Any new project over 25-million has to be considered for PPP
Audio 11 Aug 2010The Finance Minister has signaled that the door is now wide open for the private sector to get into public assets such as schools, hospitals, prisons and state housing. Audio
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Amnesty criticises double bunking, private prisons
Audio 28 May 2010An international human rights report says double bunking in New Zealand prisons contravenes international human rights. Audio
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Four firms shortlisted to run Mt Eden prison
Audio 26 May 2010More questions are being raised about how private prisons can save money and spend more on rehabilitation at the same time. Audio
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Private prisons will pamper prisoners: Corrections Assn
Audio 11 May 2010The Corrections Association says a move to privatise Mount Eden prison is a blow to staff. Audio
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Do private prisons work?
Audio 15 Apr 2010The Government intends to have a one thousand bed prison built and run by a private company in South Auckland by 2014. Audio
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Maori leadership welcome chance to be involved in prisons
Audio 15 Apr 2010Two high-profile Maori leadership groups say if private prison management is shared with Maori, recidivism rates could be more effectively managed. Audio
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Government poised to announce private-public school
Audio 15 Apr 2010Plans by the Government to ramp up its public/private sector partnerships could see work underway in the education sector as well as private involvement in building and running new prisons. Audio
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Another privately run prison on the cards
Audio 15 Apr 2010The government is planning to allow the private sector to run at least two prisons, despite severe reservations from many who work in the sector. Audio
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Govt says private prisons could be cheaper
Audio 15 Apr 2010Plans for a privately built and operated prison in South Auckland are being labelled a recipe for disaster. But the Government says significant savings for the taxpayer could be made and it's inviting… Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 15 April 2010
Audio 15 Apr 2010Soldiers sent to search for survivors of China quake, Government poised to announce private-public school, Labour goes after Grey Vote, Research vessel's $20 million upgrade heads offshore, Farmers… Audio
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The Week in Review - week ending 27 Nov 2009
Audio 27 Nov 2009A review of the week's news including Erebus crash relatives visit Antarctica, legal aid review finds corruption, Parliament approves private prisons, emissions trading scheme becomes law, Maori MP… Audio
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Concern over private prisons in NZ
Audio 26 Nov 2009The Prison officers union says any privatisation of prisons in New Zealand would be a national disgrace and end up costing the taxpayer more. Audio
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Prison union: 'no rationale for private jail management'
Audio 26 Nov 2009An Australian prison union says arguments that privately run jails bring greater efficiency and cost effectiveness are spurious and don't deliver better prisons for inmates or staff. Audio
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Private prisons will be allowed under new law
Audio 26 Nov 2009Parliament is poised to pass a law to allow for private management of prisons. Audio
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Government and Labour on passage of private prisons law
Audio 26 Nov 2009Parliament is set to resume under urgency at 9 o'clock this morning and will in quick order pass a Bill to allow for private management of prisons. Audio
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Question time for 18 August 2009 (part 1)
Audio 18 Aug 20091. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his reported comments to Papanui High School principal Denis Pyatt when asked if his Government had seriously underestimated the impact of… Audio
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Maori involvement in private prisons questioned
There's a warning Maori needs may not be catered for under government plans to privatise some prisons. Audio