Auckland court cells: Cell doors unfit, cells overcrowded, safety issues around access to CCTV, lack of ventilation, officers unwell, asbestos
Auckland Hub and Federal St: Floods, lifts broken, mouldy stairwell, only one vehicle entrance/exit
Avondale: Air-conditioning, substandard replacement balcony, ceiling falling apart, leaks, urgent remediation needed for Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF)
Blenheim: Working out of other buildings, told rebuild “put on hold indefinitely”. Police documents say “will require a Treasury funding bid”
Cromwell: Leaks
Feilding: Urgent remediation for BWOF
Glen Innes: Rat and bird infestation, CCTV black spots, staff threatened and accosted
Greymouth: Black mould, staff “decanted”, thermal fogging and testing; as at 7/11/24 repairs, deep cleaning and plant hire cost Police $233,000, does not include rents/leases and portacom costs
Hastings custody unit: Covered with weatherproofing for three years, sewer pipes being repaired
Henderson: Roof leaks, pipes regularly block, flooding, shower/ablution blocks black mould, “safe” interview rooms are not soundproof
Karamea: Friable asbestos suspected
Lower Hutt: Still leaking
Manukau Multi Agency Centre: Leaks since 2019, ceiling panels and window sills mushy, black mould, building at 20% New Building Standard (NBS) so earthquake-prone (EPB), will need seismic strengthening within 35 years
Mt Roskill: Leaks, car park risks flooding (again) in heavy rain
Murupara: Urgent remediation for BWOF
National Park: Friable asbestos suspected
Nelson custody and station: Custody still leaks, black mould, still fogging, fears new roof will “seal in the problem,” major leaks and black mould in station
New Plymouth: Urgent remediation for BWOF
Northland: Long-term leaks, air-conditioning
Ōtāhuhu: Staff out of station since fire in 2024
Paeroa: Outgrown station
Palmerston North: Recently refurbished but leaks, lift breaks down constantly, air-conditioning
Papakura: Leaks, air-conditioning, vehicle gate breaks continually
Police College: 15% seismic rating, must be rectified within 7 1/2 years, generally “decrepit”
Rotorua: Air-conditioning issues, cannot open windows, no air-conditioning in custody cells “creates nightmares”
Stratford: Leaky roof, building consent issues uncovered
Tauranga: Urgent remediation for BWOF
Te Awamutu: Generator works needed after “notice to fix” from council
Upper Hutt: Friable asbestos confirmed, not controlled nor restricted
Waipukurau: Black mould, leaks, internal gutters corroded, construction defects and moisture penetration do not comply with NZ Building Code, decayed timber framing, cladding and windows, concrete walls cracking
Wellington Central: Whole fitout (restack) needed, “passive fire issues,” services need to be replaced and/or upgraded
Whakatāne: Outgrown station, passive fire issues
Whanganui: Asbestos warnings, holes, leaks, “antiquated” cells