24959 (2026). Rawiri Waititi to the Minister of Corrections

Written Question

Published date: 18 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	24959 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Rawiri Waititi
Portfolio:	Minister of Corrections
Minister replying:	Hon Mark Mitchell
Answer received:	14 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_24959_2026
Document guid:	f7dfb3f8-feb5-4bbb-befc-4ff1b6fe9bf6

24959 (2026). Rawiri Waititi to the Minister of Corrections: Has the Department conducted any review of the accuracy or evidential basis of recall decisions made from the year 2000 to now (2026)?

Hon Mark Mitchell: Corrections is not responsible for decisions made by the New Zealand Parole Board, which is an independent statutory body.