Video footage of "fight clubs" within the Serco-run prison were posted online in July 2015, sparking an investigation by Corrections' chief inspector and eventually leading to the decision to end Serco's contract. "The draft report that I'm aware of was sitting with the National Commissioner for [10] months - a very untimely delay." 2011: Serco takes over management of MECFMay 2014: A new investigation is launched into organised fighting at the prison. July 2015: Video footage emerges of fight clubs and drug use within MECF, sparking a major inquiry by Corrections' chief inspector. Oct 2016: After an unsuccessful court challenge by Serco, the chief inspector's report is released, detailing frequent, vicious "fight clubs" within the jail.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 07, 2016 04:04 UTC