Tag Archives: New Zealand

Why aspiring National leader Mark Mitchell’s war-for-profit past matters

Posted on March 18, 2018 by David Isenberg

February 21, 2018 Mark Mitchell announcing his candidacy for the leadership of the National Party. Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images Why aspiring National leader Mark Mitchell’s war-for-profit past matters Daniel Couch… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Serco staff left Mt Eden prisoner bleeding on floor

Posted on November 23, 2016 by

Serco staff left Mt Eden prisoner bleeding on floor SUPPLIED French citizen Kevin Mussard, in happier times before being brutally assaulted while locked up in Mt Eden Prison. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Corrections ranks Serco-run prison among NZ’s worst

Posted on October 26, 2016 by

Corrections ranks Serco-run prison among NZ’s worst 7:49 am on 26 October 2016 Phil Pennington Reporter phil.pennington@radionz.co.nz The first report on the performance of the country’s prisons released in more than… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Serco rated ‘exceptional’ as fight clubs operated

Posted on October 13, 2016 by

7 Oct 2016 Serco rated ‘exceptional’ as fight clubs operated 5:52 pm on 7 October 2016 Private prison operator Serco was scoring “exceptional” performance marks when it had too few guards… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Fight club report shows Serco lacked control of Mt Eden prison Latest

Posted on October 13, 2016 by

Fight club report shows Serco lacked control of Mt Eden prison Latest By Simon Wong and Lisa Owen Thursday 6 Oct 2016 10:00 a.m. Play John Key says a damning report… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Serco makes ‘significant progress’ on prison guard training

Posted on October 4, 2016 by

Serco makes ‘significant progress’ on prison guard training Paul McBeth Monday October 3, 2016 2 Share Serco chief executive Rupert Soames (Newshub) Serco New Zealand Training, the private training establishment (PTE)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prison operator Serco slammed over treatment of inmate at Mt Eden Prison

Posted on July 29, 2016 by

Prison operator Serco slammed over treatment of inmate at Mt Eden Prison A report has exposed a shocking lack of medical care for a prisoner at Mt Eden prison, formerly run… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Serco exits equity stake in company that holds Wiri prison contract

Posted on June 16, 2016 by

Serco exits equity stake in company that holds Wiri prison contract Jonathan Underhill Thursday June 16, 2016 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Serco lost $10m after Mt Eden fiasco

Posted on June 16, 2016 by

Serco lost $10m after Mt Eden fiasco 4:54 pm on 12 June 2016 Anusha Bradley – @AnushaBradley Private prison operator Serco lost $10 million last year after being stripped of its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Serco payments defended by Corrections

Posted on December 22, 2015 by

Serco payments defended by Corrections Saturday 19 Dec 2015 12:45 p.m. Green Party corrections spokesman David Clendon (3 News) The Corrections Department is defending payments to private prison operator Serco the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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