23011 (2024). Dr Tracey McLellan to the Minister of Corrections

23011 (2024). Dr Tracey McLellan to the Minister of Corrections: What modelling has he seen, if any, regarding an increased prison population and any impact to Corrections resources?

Hon Mark Mitchell: I refer the member to the briefing I received as the incoming Minister of Corrections in 2023, which is publicly available at: https://www.corrections.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/50974/Briefing_to_the_Incoming_Minister_2023.pdf The attached table provides a list of other briefings and aides memoire I have received from Corrections regarding an increased prison population and any impact on Corrections it may have. I also receive regular updates from my officials on a range of matters, including via regular meetings and my weekly report.