Arohata Prison
Below is official information.
The reality is very different as was shown in the NSW Inspector’s Report.
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| Name of General Manager | |
| Year of Establishment | 1944 |
| Postal Address | Private Bag 51901 Tawa Wellington 5249 |
| Street Address | 1 Main Rd Tawa Wellington 5028 |
| How to Get There | |
| Phone no. | (04) 231 3000 |
| Population | |
| Capacity | 88 |
| Number of Staff | |
| Health Care Services | |
| Education & Skill Development | Employment: -Kitchen -Laundry -Asset maintenance -Grounds maintenance -Textiles |
| Level of Security | Low to high women prisoners |
| Availability of Activities | |
| Contact with Outside World | |
| Time Out of Cell | |
| Remarks | Feeding and bonding facilities are available to remand and high security women prisoners. Some prisoners with babies and children up to the age of 24 months may be eligible to live in self-care units where they can bond in a safe and supportive environment. |
http://www.corrections.govt.nz/about_us/getting_in_touch/our_locations/arohata_prison.html
