Corrections ends Pūwhakamua prisoner reintegration contract after 'serious sexual allegations'

rnz.co.nz·Sam Sherwood
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Investigative Journalism

This article is investigative reporting that documents findings through evidence and sourcing. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. This investigative report details the termination of a contract between Corrections and a prisoner reintegration service, Pūwhakamua, run by former drug lord Billy Macfarlane. The termination stems from serious sexual allegations made against Macfarlane, which Corrections states led to a breakdown in trust and an inability to receive assurances from the service provider.

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