Moo Chews kids’ snack pulled after link with Gloriavale revealed

By Amanda Cropp – 20/03/2021 Moo Chews kids snacks made by the Gloriavale Christian Community have been dropped by two distributors because of “reputational” issues. The Moo Chews website listed more than 100 stockists nationally for the milk bites which are marketed as a health treat for children, but two distributors who this week learned […]

Gloriavale: The daily life, the dark side and uncertain future explained

By Amy Wright – 20/03/2021 EXPLAINER: A closed religious group has been thriving since the 1960s, despite many controversies and the death of its founder. As unhappy members leave, and scrutiny from the outside world intensifies, Amy Wright takes a closer look at Gloriavale. Virginia Courage had a wonderful childhood. She rode horses, swam in […]

Gloriavale trust’s assets and profits up on last year

By Joanne Naish, Stuff – 03/03/2021 Gloriavale has reported a profit of almost $2.8 million and assets of $41m in its annual return to Charities Services. Gloriavale is a religious community based at Lake Haupiri on the West Coast. It has come under fire in recent years from former members who have made allegations of […]