Complex investigation under way into Waikeria Prison uprising, could take months
3 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Police say a complex investigation that could take several months is under way into the six-day riot at Waikeria Prison, which ended yesterday.
The 16 inmates who destroyed the top jail surrendered peacefully at 12.37pm and now the facility is unusable, the Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says.
Rioting began after fires were lit in the exercise yard on Tuesday afternoon. The inmates took over the jail in less than 24 hours.
Fires were lit at Waikeria Prison throughout the week. Photo / Supplied
Advocates say they were protesting against unhygienic and dehumanising conditions - claims vehemently denied by Corrections.
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Waikeria manifesto claims prison water, clothing, conditions are filthy
31 Dec, 2020 06:10 AM
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An ambulance heads toward Waikeria prison near Te Awamutu on December 30 as the stand-off continued. Photo/Michael Craig
A document purportedly voicing grievances of Waikeria prisoners claims inmates have filthy drinking water and must eat from paper bags next to open, shared toilets.
Some claims outlined in a manifesto circulating online have been relayed to MP for Waiariki and Māori Party Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi, who was racing to the jail before sunset on New Year s Eve.
It comes as one of the 17 inmates surrendered this afternoon and is now speaking with police after being assessed and cleared by medical staff.