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Recipient of the 2023 Ria McBride Public Service Award - Carolina

Carolina is a wife, mother and part-time Corrections Officer at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison (HBRP). She is also the distinguished recipient of the 2023 Ria McBride Public Service Award.

From writing about Corrections to becoming the subject matter

Michelle’s journey with Ara Poutama Aotearoa started with a story much like this one.

Network launched for young staff

Young staff  from custodial, community, and national office roles came together to launch Ara Poutama Aotearoa’s first ever Young Staff Network.

Pilot paves positive pathways

A new programme is being piloted to help men to maintain what they have learnt in one of our Special Treatment Units.

Punk attitude translated into te reo Māori

Probation Officer Angelo Munro features in a documentary produced by Waiata Anthems about his experience translating his music into te reo Māori and his work as a probation officer.

Charmaine’s story: Wellbeing and whānau the key to change

Charmaine Roberts was just 15 when she left school. Subjected to racism and underwhelmed with an education system where she felt she didn’t quite fit.