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Ara Poutama - Department of Corrections

Ara Poutama - Department of Corrections

About Us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu. 

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.

'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' - ‘There is only one purpose to our work:  the wellness and wellbeing of our people.'