“If you see him please call 111 or alternatively, information can be provided to police, online or by calling 105 quoting file number 241223/5693.”
Springhill general manager Scott Walker told RNZ public safety was the prison’s top priority and any escape was unacceptable.
An immediate review of how the incident occurred would be carried out.
A Corrections spokesperson would not say how many staff were escorting the prisoner when he escaped, but said none were injured.
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