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What has been the number of reported prisoner-on-staff assaults and serious incidents, by quarter, if any, at Rimutaka Prison, Auckland Prison, and Christchurch Men’s Prison since 1 January 2024?

Answered Question 17337 (2026)
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Asked by

Tracey McLellan

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What has been the number of reported prisoner-on-staff assaults and serious incidents, by quarter, if any, at Rimutaka Prison, Auckland Prison, and Christchurch Men’s Prison since 1 January 2024?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

I refer the member the attached tables which provides prisoner-on-staff assault data, broken down by prison and assault category, for the period 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2026.

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