52176 (2024). Tamatha Paul to the Minister of Corrections

Written Question

Published date: 03 Sep 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	52176 (2024)
Question asked:	20 Aug 2024
Member asking:	Tamatha Paul
Portfolio:	Minister of Corrections
Minister replying:	Hon Mark Mitchell
Answer received:	29 Aug 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_52176_2024
Document guid:	b9a1ebe5-ed56-46c4-afc1-db5b70fbfa83

52176 (2024). Tamatha Paul to the Minister of Corrections: What, if any, plans are in place to ensure people who relied on Te Tuinga Whānau services continue to have access to local support?

Hon Mark Mitchell: My office received emails in April and May 2024 from Corrections officials which advised that Corrections suspended a contract with Te Tuinga Whānau Support Services Trust (Te Tuinga) after being advised by Te Kāhui Kāhu that Te Tuinga’s accreditation had been suspended. This paused Corrections’ contract with Te Tuinga until such time that they satisfied Te Kāhui Kāhu in addressing the actions specified. Corrections subsequently stopped referrals and transitioned the people that received these services to other providers. I am further advised that Corrections terminated the contract on 25 July 2024 and discussions are ongoing to procure a replacement. This is also my response to WPQ 52191 (2024).