Prisoners grow award-winning roses
NZPA
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Waikeria Prison inmates have shown their softer side by cultivating award-winning roses.
Prison manager Paul O'Byrne said the prisoners took five prizes, including three trophies, at the Te Awamutu Rose show run by the local rose society.
"This is the first time we have entered the competition in 14 years and we are very proud of the outcome," he said.
"It is a great result, especially considering these prisoners had little or no previous gardening experience.
"The prisoners should be proud of their efforts and this result has no doubt given them further positive encouragement, which is important in their rehabilitation."
The rose society had invited the prison to exhibit at other competitions around the south Waikato district, Mr O'Byrne said.
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