Floyd du Plessis
Floyd du Plessis is the president of the Corrections Association of New Zealand, where he advocates for the rights and safety of prison staff and inmates. He has been vocal about the rising violence and aggression within New Zealand prisons, highlighting how this has led to a significant increase in voluntary segregation among inmates seeking safety from gang-related threats. Du Plessis emphasizes the need for better systems to address the underlying issues contributing to the rise in segregation and the challenges faced in accommodating the growing number of segregated inmates.
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Floyd du Plessis is the president of CANZ who has defended the union's actions against Glen Jenner and Aladdin Al-Bustanji.
The union that fought itself - how two Corrections officers took their union to court and won (so far)
New Zealand· 2025-12-12
Floyd du Plessis, president of the Corrections Association NZ, discussed the rising tension and violence in prisons.
‘Tension and violence’: Prison assaults, double-bunking, and prison population hit record highsNew Zealand· 2025-10-01
Floyd du Plessis, president of the Corrections Association of New Zealand, noted the increase in voluntary segregations due to rising violence in prisons.
Gangs: Prison segregation requests soar amid rising gang tensionsNew Zealand· 2025-07-27
