493 (2026). Tamatha Paul to the Minister of Corrections

Written Question

Published date: 12 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	493 (2026)
Question asked:	26 Jan 2026
Member asking:	Tamatha Paul
Portfolio:	Minister of Corrections
Minister replying:	Hon Mark Mitchell
Answer received:	08 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_00493_2026
Document guid:	778307b8-e1f4-4eb6-9207-7a8fbbe86fc6

493 (2026). Tamatha Paul to the Minister of Corrections: Relating to the 24% increase of incarcerated women between September 2024 - September 2025, what is the annual cost of incarcerating the additional 163 women?

Hon Mark Mitchell: I am advised that Corrections does not readily record the specific costs associated with a single prisoner, but rather reports on the average cost to house a person in prison due to the difference in health, rehabilitation, and reintegration needs. However, I am further advised that Corrections reports on the average cost to house a prisoner in its Annual Report, which is available at the following link: https://www.corrections.govt.nz/resources/strategic_reports/annual-reports/annual_report_202425.