Media and Communications
Significant progress was made in making Board processes more transparent during 2004/05.
The Board’s public website went online at www.paroleboard.govt.nz in August, and now attracts a monthly average of around 2000 "visits" (representing an individual logging on to the site). Significantly, each visitor accesses an average of 10 pages on the site, indicating the content is proving of use.
The site contains information on the structure and processes of the Board, and decisions requested by the media.
After two years’ work with television production company Raconteur International Ltd, a documentary on the Board’s operations was screened on TV3 in May, generating considerable positive feedback. Up for Parole followed three offenders through the parole hearings process.
Media interest in the Board’s activities continues to be high with more than 350 media enquiries during the year, a significant increase on the 250 received in 2003/04.
The law in this report is stated as the law as at 30 June 2005. References to legislation in this report are not a substitute for the statutes themselves.