Private Prisons
Private prisons will pamper prisoners: Corrections Assn
The Corrections Association says a move to privatise Mount Eden prison is a blow to staff. Audio
Do private prisons work?
The Government intends to have a one thousand bed prison built and run by a private company in South Auckland by 2014. Audio
Maori leadership welcome chance to be involved in prisons
Two high-profile Maori leadership groups say if private prison management is shared with Maori, recidivism rates could be more effectively managed. Audio
Another privately run prison on the cards
The 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
Govt says private prisons could be cheaper
Plans 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
Concern over private prisons in NZ
The Prison officers union says any privatisation of prisons in New Zealand would be a national disgrace and end up costing the taxpayer more. Audio
Prison union: 'no rationale for private jail management'
An 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
Private prisons will be allowed under new law
Parliament is poised to pass a law to allow for private management of prisons. Audio
Government and Labour on passage of private prisons law
Parliament 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
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
ACT MP's comments intimdiate prison officers union
The union representing prison officers says it's appalled Act MP David Garrett told prison guards who spoke out against private prisons that they'd hurt their job prospects. Audio
Contractor promotes benefits of private prisons
A UK-based private prison contractor is calling for radical changes in the way prisons are run. Audio
Ex-inmate says private prisons will increase reoffending
A former prison inmate, Australian Brett Collins says privatising New Zealand's prisons will increase reoffending. Audio
Private prisons bill
A new Bill which would allow competitive tendering for prison management is currently before the house. Audio
The Associate Corrections pushes for Maori prisons
The Government has also tabled legislation paving the way for contracting out the management of prisons to the private sector. Audio
Private Prisons
A look at how private prisons are run in Australia, staff training and officer to prisoner ratios. Audio
Private Prisons 2
The NZ government is considering bringing in private prison managers to run our maximum security prisons. Audio
The Maori Party welcomes privatisation of Prisons
The Maori Party says private prisons could be a way for Maori to deal with their own and minimise reoffending. Audio
Privately Run Prisons
The government wants to legislate soon so private companies can bid for prison management contracts. We hear from Corrections Minister Judith Collins. Audio
National says prisoners who won't work wouldn't get parole
Corrections spokesperson Simon Power says party would also allow private management of prisons. Audio