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Locked up then locked out: how NZ’s bank rules make life for ex-prisoners even harder

  • Written by: Victoria Stace, Senior Lecturer, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Locked up then locked out: how NZ’s bank rules make life for ex-prisoners even harderFotoDax/Shutterstock

People coming out of prison in New Zealand face multiple hurdles reintegrating into society – starting with one of the most fundamental elements of modern life: getting a bank account.

Not having a bank account can make it difficult to receive wages or a benefit, and to get a job or rent accommodation.

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