: NZ Herald – 01/08/2016 A man claiming to be the brother of Gloriavale resident Dove Love has spoken out against the “cult” community saying his sister did not want to marry but its leaders made her. The wedding of Dove Love to fellow community member Watchful Steadfast was the focus…
: By Callum Henderson – The Spinoff – 28/07/2016 Calum Henderson asks why our taxpayer money continues to fund rose-tinted documentaries about the sexist hellhole known as Gloriavale. Our annual visit to Gloriavale is becoming a weird New Zealand television tradition. Every winter for the past three years we’ve been offered…
: NZ Herald – 27/07/2016 As Gloriavale returns, we take a look back at the community’s controversy over the years. July, 2007: Ex-Gloriavale members sentenced for robbery July 2014: Gloriavale hits NZ TV screens April, 2015: Ex-Members speak out against Gloriavale’s leader April, 2015: A community rich in assets … Read…
: Pacific Screen Video Link: Gloriavale: A Woman’s Place The third and final observational documentary about Gloriavale screened on New Zealand’s TV2 in the 7th Month of 2016. This time the ladies at Gloriavale spoke about their roles in the community as wives, mothers and helpers. The film closed with one…
: | RNZ | Katie Scotcher | Every two years, the Gloriavale Christian Community welcomes 6000 people to watch a four-hour concert extravaganza. Last week Katie Scotcher and three friends went there to check out the show, Candlelight Castle, in the community’s own dining hall. We left Greymouth at nine, after a night of wine…
: Amanda Evans | RNZ | Documentary director Amanda Evans discusses our on-going fascination with the Gloriavale community. She’s been filming in the community for several years now and the third part of her television series is set to air this week. Listen to the interview: Amanda Evans: Gloriavale Direct link:…
: Diane Langberg | FOCLOnline | Narcissists can be charming and draw individuals and whole systems in. They often damage others, particularly those who are less powerful. In this talk, we discuss the diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality disorder, how a narcissistic leader can impact and shape a system, and some ways…
: By: Joanne Carroll – 29/02/2016 The Gloriavale Christian Community has opened up to defend its tax status as its assets reach more than $40 million. The community leaders took out a large advertisement in the Greymouth Star on Saturday after its financial statements were released online. Read more here: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/77378317/gloriavale-christian-community-assets-top-40-million…