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Bringing the Women’s Strategy to life at Arohata Prison

For Ashleigh Little, Assistant Prison Director of Arohata Prison, Ara Poutama Aotearoa’s Women’s Strategy is far more than just a document – it’s a mindset shift, and a push for…

“You get to know people” – Supporting people’s healthcare journeys as a nurse at Rolleston Prison

After a career change from software engineering, Roy started his nursing career at Ara Poutama Aotearoa three and a half years ago and hasn’t looked back.

Whakairo revival at Auckland Prison

“Toi whakairo is about so much more than just carving,” says lead carver and whakairo rākau tutor and mentor, Wiremu*.