: By Amanda Cropp – Stuff – 24/03/2021 [Video can be viewed in article link] Two brands linked to the Gloriavale Christian Community have FernMark export licences but their government endorsement could be reviewed. The FernMark symbol, used to promote New Zealand products overseas, is issued by government agency NZ Story…
: By Joanne Holden – Stuff – 23/03/2021 A former Gloriavale resident has denied sexually abusing multiple children in the isolated Christian community as a youth. The man, who has interim name suppression, pleaded not guilty… Read more here: https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/124625983/gloriavale-leaver-denies-sexually-abusing-children…
: By Laura Mills – Grey Star – 22/03/2021 A new wide ranging independent report into Gloriavale is the community’s chance to save itself as the closeted Christian community comes under mounting pressure. Read more here: https://digital.greystar.co.nz/greymouth-star/march-22nd-2021/flipbook/0/ NOTE: Only those who have a subscription will be able to access this article.…
: By Michael Morrah – 22/03/2021 The Children’s Commissioner says he has “serious concerns” about the safety of the 400 children living at the Gloriavale Christian community on the West Coast. Last month Newshub reported claims that Gloriavale leaders repeatedly refused to involve police in allegations of child sex abuse. Now…
: By Ryan Boswell One News – 22/03/2021 [Video can be viewed in article link] A Gloriavale leader forced out of the secretive West Coast community doubts an unfettered investigation will spark change. Secretive Gloriavale community opens its doors to independent inquiry after sexual abuse allegations. Following allegations of sexual abuse…
: By Ryan Boswell – 1 News – 22/03/20201 [Video can be viewed in article link] There have been 17 police investigations into physical and sexual abuse at Gloriavale since it was founded in 1969. Figures released to 1 NEWS under the Official Information Act show the first offence is alleged…
: 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…
: 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.…
: By Tom Hunt – Stuff – 04/03/2021 [Video can be viewed in article link] Gloriavale Leavers Support Trust manager Liz Gregory said on Thursday she had received a commitment from the Royal Commission into abuse and faith-based care that it was sending lawyers to Canterbury in April to talk to…
: 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…
