10 Jul 2014
Whips, shanks, shackles, and execution records
Whips, shanks, shackles, and execution records are now on display in Wellington, as the Department of Corrections opens the vaults of New Zealand's history of incarceration. The newly-opened Heritage Centre showcases artefacts dating back to the mid 19th century - when "cat o' nine tails" and hangings were still used in sentencings. To tell us more about what's on display is the Department's prisoner movement co-ordinator Philip Lister.