Quick facts
Prison population
Men's prison
Minimum to medium security
Remand and sentenced
Units
Self-care units
Units based on security classification
Programmes and training
Trades training for offenders in community gardens, carpentry, grounds, horticulture, kitchen, laundry, textiles, asset maintenance, café, whakairo (carving)
Benefits
Strong focus on rehabilitation, reintegration and the arts, including whakairo
Focus on Kaupapa Māori approaches, as one of the first sites to pilot Māori Pathways Programme
Location
Located near Ngawha and Kaikohe in the far north of New Zealand
Getting to the prison
10-minute drive from Kaikohe, 25-minute drive from Kerikeri
No public transport available
What's closeby
Heritage buildings and Twin Coast cycle trail in Kaikohe, hot pools in Ngawha
The Northland region has many unique attractions, including Treaty of Waitangi grounds, stunning beaches, Bay of Islands
New to the area?
Kaikohe is a relatively small town, with shops and headquarters for a number of government agencies.
The Trademe website is a good starting point for finding accommodation. To expand your search, you might like to consider nearby towns such as Kerikeri.