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The Corrections Minister says private prison operator
Serco is making "decent progress" in its first year,
despite being plagued with problems.
A report has revealed Serco has failed to reach half
of its 37 performance targets,
with issues including too many serious assaults at Mt Eden Prison.
A spokesperson for Minister Anne Tolley says
as a private company the operator can be fined,
or payments withheld,
if there are any issues with performance.
She says it's a very demanding contract,
and the department is working closely with Serco to get it right.