Support Organisations in New Zealand

Below is a list of organisations that might be helpful.  Each offers a range of services to families with someone in prison.   Click on the name of the organisation to be taken to their website.

Please advise us of other support organisations that are not listed here through our contact form so this page can be updated.

New Zealand Wide

Citizens Advice Bureau

Shine for Kids   Support for children and families of prisoners in NZ

Families of Prisoners in Aoteoroa / New Zealand   Facebook support group for family /whanau with someone in prison.  Support phone line 0800 325 330 (8 – 10 pm only)

SolidQueenz   Facebook support group for NZ Women with family or whanau in prison

Auckland

Te Paa (used to be called PARS)   Support and practical assistance to prisoners, ex-prisoners and their whanau in Auckland

Pillars   A Charity for children and family of prisoners in Auckland

Manawatu / Whanganui

Prisoners Aid and Rehabilitation (Manawatu PARS)  Support and practical assistance to prisoners, ex-prisoners and their whanau in the Manawatu.  

Prisoners Aid and Rehabilitation (Whanganui)  Support and practical assistance to prisoners, ex-prisoners and their whanau in Whanganui

Waikato

PARS Waikato   Support and practical assistance to prisoners, ex-prisoners and their whanau in the Waikato

Christchurch

Prisoners Aid and Rehabilitation Society of Canterbury   Support and practical assistance to prisoners, ex-prisoners and their whanau in the Christchurch

Pillars   A Charity for children and families of prisoners in Christchurch

Dunedin

PARS Otago  Support and practical assistance to prisoners, ex-prisoners and their whanau in the Dunedin

If you are aware of another organisation or support group, or your organisation / support group is not listed here, please send an email through our contact page and we will ensure we update this list with your details.