We don't know whether the most recent response to this request contains information or not – if you are Mackenzie Valgre please sign in and let everyone know.

Waikeria prison lockdown levels

Mackenzie Valgre made this Official Information request to Department of Corrections

This request has an unknown status. We're waiting for Mackenzie Valgre to read a recent response and update the status.

From: Mackenzie Valgre

Dear Department of Corrections,

I understand that Waikeria Prison was placed in level 3 lockdown conditions from 4 October 2021 to coincide with the Alert level change for northwest Waikato.
Please provide me with the following information under the Official Information Act:
1. Is Waikeria Prison included in the Alert Level 3 boundaries that came in place at 11:59pm on October 3?
2. If not, what was the rationale for moving Waikeria Prison to a level 3 lockdown?
3. How did this decision impact on the day-to-day lives of people in Corrections’ custody at Waikeria?
4. How did this decision impact on hours of unlock for people at people in Corrections’ custody at Waikeria?
5. How did this decision impact on visitation for whānau of people at people in Corrections’ custody at Waikeria?
6. What measures has Corrections taken to address the emotional and mental health toll of lockdown and lack of visitors on people in its custody at Waikeria?

Yours faithfully,

Mackenzie Valgre

Link to this

From: Info@Corrections
Department of Corrections

Hello,

 

Thank you for contacting the Department of Corrections; this is an
automatic reply to confirm we have received your email – please do not
reply to this e mail.

 

At our current Alert Levels we are focused on ensuring the safety and
wellbeing of the people we are managing, our staff, and the community – as
a result, there may be a delay in responding to your email.

 

If you are requesting information we are required to comply with the
Privacy Act 2020, the Official Information Act 1982 and the Victims Rights
Act 2002.

 

Depending on the nature of your request you may not receive an official
response for up to 20 working days.

 

Be assured we will endeavour to respond to you as quickly as possible.

 

If you are a friend or family member of someone in prison, you can find
some useful information [1]here.

 

In most cases we are required to ask the person in prison for their
permission to release their information to you.  If you do not want the
person to know you are asking about them, please let us know as soon as
possible.

 

All media queries should be sent to [2][email address].

 

If you are a victim, you will find information about the Victim
Notification Register on our website [3]here.

 

Our website, [4]http://www.corrections.govt.nz/ provides up to date news
and information about our work, you can also follow us on [5]Facebook and
[6]Twitter.

 

Kind regards,

The Ministerial Services Team

[7][Department of Corrections request email]

 

 

 

show quoted sections

Link to this

From: Info@Corrections
Department of Corrections


Attachment image001.jpg
2K Download

Attachment image002.jpg
3K Download

Attachment image003.jpg
3K Download

Attachment image004.jpg
25K Download

Attachment image005.jpg
3K Download

Attachment image011.jpg
5K Download

Attachment image012.jpg
1K Download

Attachment image013.jpg
1K Download

Attachment image014.jpg
1K Download

Attachment image015.jpg
1K Download


Kia ora,

 

Thank you for your email of 11 October 2021 requesting information
relating to Waikeria prison lockdown levels.

 

Please be advised your request has been received and will be considered
under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

Please note that our response letter to you (with your personal details
redacted), and any enclosed documents, may be published on Corrections’
website.

 

Ngā mihi | Kind regards,

 

Ministerial Services

Department of Corrections, Ara Poutama Aotearoa

a: National Office, Mayfair House, 44-52 The Terrace, Wellington 6011

[1][IMG] [2][IMG] [3][IMG] [4][IMG] [5][IMG]

 

 

 

 

show quoted sections

Link to this

From: Info@Corrections
Department of Corrections


Attachment image001.jpg
2K Download

Attachment image002.jpg
3K Download

Attachment image003.png
9K Download

Attachment image004.jpg
3K Download

Attachment image005.jpg
3K Download

Attachment image011.png
18K Download

Attachment image012.jpg
1K Download

Attachment image013.jpg
1K Download

Attachment image014.jpg
1K Download

Attachment image015.jpg
1K Download

Attachment C142527 Extension letter.pdf
132K Download View as HTML


Kia ora,

 

Please find attached correspondence from Corrections.

 

Thanks,

Ministerial Services

Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections

a: National Office, Mayfair House, 44 -52 The Terrace, Wellington 6011

[1][IMG] [2][IMG]
[3][IMG] [4][IMG] [5][IMG]

 

 

 

 

 

show quoted sections

Link to this

From: Info@Corrections
Department of Corrections


Attachment image001.jpg
2K Download

Attachment image002.jpg
3K Download

Attachment image003.png
9K Download

Attachment image004.jpg
3K Download

Attachment image005.jpg
3K Download

Attachment image011.png
18K Download

Attachment image012.jpg
1K Download

Attachment image013.jpg
1K Download

Attachment image014.jpg
1K Download

Attachment image015.jpg
1K Download

Attachment C142527 Letter.pdf
183K Download View as HTML


Kia ora,

 

Please find attached correspondence from Corrections.

 

Thanks,

Ministerial Services

Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections

a: National Office, Mayfair House, 44 -52 The Terrace, Wellington 6011

[1][IMG] [2][IMG]
[3][IMG] [4][IMG] [5][IMG]

 

 

 

 

 

 

show quoted sections

Link to this

We don't know whether the most recent response to this request contains information or not – if you are Mackenzie Valgre please sign in and let everyone know.

Things to do with this request

Anyone:
Department of Corrections only: