Prison labour used to build new parts of Waikeria Prison
Justice advocates say learning skills would be better placed on other projects, but Corrections says employment and training is hugely beneficial for inmates.
Source: rnz.co.nz
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Prisoners building new quarters after riot
By Soumya Bhamidipati of RNZ Prison labour is being used to build the new parts of Waikeria Prison, the site of a riot 18 months ago. Fifty-six prisoners h
Source: newstalkzb.co.nz
Prison labour used to to rebuild riot-damaged Waikeria Prison
Justice advocates say learning skills would be better placed on other projects, but Corrections says employment and training is hugely beneficial for inmates.
Source: rnz.co.nz
The riot stuff: Waikeria Prison was insured for prisoners' rampage, but demolition costs exceed payout
The six-day riot effectively wrote off the 110-year-old facility, known to prisoners and staff as the Top Jail.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Inmates plead not guilty to charges from Waikeria prison unrest
Waikeria Prison. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook The men, who are jointly charged with rioting, burglary using a weapon, and wilfully setting fire to property and endangering life, appeared in the Hamilton District Court today. A major building at the King Country prison, known as the Top Jail was destroyed by fire after inmates took to the roof and held up the facility for six days. Sixteen of the men appeared via video link, while one, who required significant security around him, appeared in person. A small group of supporters made a brief appearance in public gallery to support the man who appeare...
Source: rnz.co.nz