Corrections chief ordered to ensure prisoners receive daily exercise

Thursday 18 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 18 Dec 2025, 5:26pm

In this story High Court, Department of Corrections, Jason McHerron

The High Court has issued a mandamus order to the Department of Corrections chief executive. The judge ruled that prisoners at Auckland Prison must be granted their legal entitlement of at least one hour of physical exercise each day. Failure to comply could result in contempt of court proceedings.

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1. NewsroomThu 18 Dec 2025, 5:00am

   High Court orders Corrections boss to stop breaking the law (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 18 Dec 2025, 5:06pm

   High Court orders Corrections boss to obey law allowing prisoners one hour out of cell (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 18 Dec 2025, 5:26pm

   Corrections boss ordered to obey law or face contempt of court (opens in new tab)