EPISODE · Sep 28, 2025 · 3 MIN
Mark Mitchell: Corrections Minister on concerns funding for prisons about to dry out
from Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · host Newstalk ZB
Our Corrections Minister says services in prisons are improving, despite concerns around staff shortages An extra 98-million-dollars from this year’s Budget was meant to fund corrections until June - when prisoner numbers were expected to reach 10,800. This figure is already within reach, nearly a year ahead of schedule. Mark Mitchell told Ryan Bridge the officers they have are performing well. He says they're world-class - and tens of thousands of positive interactions happen every day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mark Mitchell: Corrections Minister on concerns funding for prisons about to dry out
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