Justice advocates say learning skills would be better placed on other projects, but Corrections says employment and training is hugely beneficial for inmates.
By Soumya Bhamidipati of RNZ
Prison labour is being used to build the new parts of Waikeria Prison, the site of a riot 18 months ago.
Fifty-six prisoners h
Justice advocates say learning skills would be better placed on other projects, but Corrections says employment and training is hugely beneficial for inmates.
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