The Corrections Minister believes our prisons will be ready for an increase in demand. 

The Ministry of Justice expects the prison population will increase 36% by 2035, to more than 14,000 people.

It's prompted concerns for the country's ability to cope with demand. 

Mark Mitchell says the Waikeria prison expansion will help provide enough beds. 

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The Corrections Minister believes our prisons will be ready for an increase in demand.&nbsp;
The Ministry of Justice expects the prison population will increase 36% by 2035, to more than 14,000 people.
It's prompted concerns for the country's ability to cope with demand.&nbsp;
Mark Mitchell says the Waikeria prison expansion will help provide enough beds.&nbsp;
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Mark Mitchell: Corrections Minister on the prison population will increasing by 36 percent by 2035

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