43139 (2025). Dr Tracey McLellan to the Minister of Corrections

Written Question

Published date: 18 Sep 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	43139 (2025)
Question asked:	01 Sep 2025
Member asking:	Dr Tracey McLellan
Portfolio:	Minister of Corrections
Minister replying:	Hon Mark Mitchell
Answer received:	11 Sep 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_43139_2025
Document guid:	ba83a37c-b757-46ba-9719-3d464fe58da6

43139 (2025). Dr Tracey McLellan to the Minister of Corrections: What actions, if any, have been taken to update and increase prisoner beds during the month of August?

Hon Mark Mitchell: In August 2025 Cabinet approved the preferred option outlined in a Single Stage Business Case for two high-security units at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison.