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New Zealand Inmate Search & Prison Directory

Browse correctional facilities and prisons in New Zealand. Find addresses, phone numbers, and official contacts for 4 facilities in this directory, plus emergency guidance for US citizens and families of detainees.

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About New Zealand's Correctional System

New Zealand's correctional system is managed by the Department of Corrections. For inmate searches, use the official contacts listed below or contact the facility directly using the phone numbers on this page. Where available, the facility listings below include addresses, inmate capacity, and descriptive information.

For US citizens detained in New Zealand, contact US Embassy New Zealand at +64 4 462 6000 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US.

Key New Zealand Prison Contacts

Agency / ContactLocationPhoneWebsite
Department of Corrections New Zealand +64-4-460-3000 Visit Site
US Embassy New Zealand New Zealand +64 4 462 6000 Visit Site
US State Dept Emergency (from US) Washington DC 1-888-407-4747 Visit Site
Showing 4 facilities in New Zealand
📍Paremoremo, Auckland, 632
📞09/412-8700
👤600 Capacity
New Zealand's only maximum-security prison. Located in Paremoremo north of Auckland. Houses the country's most dangerous offenders. Opened in 1969.
📍Awapuni Road, Christchurch, 8025
📞03/337-4700
👤600 Capacity
Main prison in South Island's largest city. Houses sentenced and remand male prisoners from Canterbury.
Facility Closed
📍SH 39 Waikeria, Hamilton, 3891
📞07/871-7000
👤1,000 Capacity
Large prison in the Waikato region. Houses sentenced male prisoners. Under major expansion as part of the New Zealand corrections infrastructure programme.
Facility Closed
📍Private Bag 50040, Upper Hutt, 5018
📞04/527-0600
👤1,200 Capacity
New Zealand's largest prison. Located in Upper Hutt near Wellington. Houses sentenced male offenders.

New Zealand Prison FAQ

Browse the facility listings on this page to find the specific institution, then contact them directly using the phone number listed. For US citizens detained in New Zealand, contact US Embassy New Zealand at +64 4 462 6000 immediately.
Contact US Embassy New Zealand at +64 4 462 6000 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US. Consular officers can visit detained Americans, provide lists of local attorneys, and notify family members.
Visitation rules vary significantly by facility and security level in New Zealand. You will typically need to be on an approved visitor list, present valid government-issued photo ID, and comply with the facility's dress code. Contact the specific facility directly using the phone number listed on this page to confirm current visitation hours and requirements.
Contact New Zealand Law Society for referrals to qualified criminal defense attorneys in New Zealand. The US Embassy can also provide a list of local attorneys. You can also find a criminal lawyer through our directory.
Each New Zealand facility has its own approved methods for receiving inmate funds. Contact the facility directly using the phone numbers listed on this page for current accepted payment methods, deposit limits, and procedures.

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