The use of imprisonment in New Zealand [pdf, 1.1 MB]
...number of previous convictions on average compared to other ethnic groups, and a greater average seriousness of offending compared to other ethnic groups with the exception of Pacific peoples. 10 Costs This section presents some information regarding the costs of imprisonment. In 1996/97 the New Zealand Department of Corrections spent $249.9 million on the administration of custodial sentences. A further $27.5 million was spent on the provision of custodial rem...