: Opinion piece: Liz Gregory. (Disclaimer: Views are not necessarily those of the staff, trust or other leavers from Gloriavale. Pass feedback directly to me if necessary.) Sometimes timing can be important. I don’t want to be tone-deaf. But today I have such a heavy heart as I think about the…
: By Jake Kenny | Stuff | A Gloriavale man made young girls strip naked while he took photographs of them, claiming he was “teaching” one victim when he sexually assaulted her. Peter Trust, a 51-year-old resident of the Gloriavale Christian Community and father of 11 children, also carried out “full-force…
: By Emily Moorhouse | NZ Herald | WARNING: This article discusses sexual harm and may be distressing. A Gloriavale member who made young girls strip naked and touch themselves while he took photos of them said he was trying to “boost their confidence” and teach them how to “please their…
: Opinion piece: Liz Gregory I have a good memory. Three years passes just like yesterday. Three years ago we were standing outside the Town Hall in Christchurch with Gloriavale Leavers holding signs calling for an Inquiry into Gloriavale. This week, Hon Carmel Sepuloni appeared on The Nation TV3, and was asked…
: Dear Hon Sepuloni I am writing to express concern about some comments you made on The Nation TV3 Saturday 26/08/2023 regarding Gloriavale. I run the Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust and am involved with many of the leavers, assisting them in resettling, and being on the receiving end of what must…
: Press Release: New Zealand First Party Today’s interview of the Deputy Prime Minister on The Nation was disturbing. I was in Cabinet between 2017 and 2020 Gloriavale was never drawn to my attention. To see the comfort being offered by the Regional Public Service Commissioner at the direction of the Cabinet…
: Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni says she’s had no suggestion by Government agencies children living at Gloriavale are unsafe. Her comments come in the wake of a recent employment court ruling which has reignited the longstanding allegations of slavery at the West Coast commune. Read full article and listen to…
: Meet Cult Chat! Cult Chat is a podcast collaboration project between three organisations, who are raising awareness about control, coercion, and cultishness. It started in June 2023 and its popularity is growing each week! Join Dr Caroline Ansley, Lindy Jacomb and Liz Gregory as they traverse the cultiverse. Journey with…
: Nine to Noon | RNZ | Interview with Brian Henry and Pearl Valor Former Gloriavale residents say they’re sceptical about government plans to pass a law banning modern slavery, saying nothing has been done to stop the practice over decades at the West Coast Christian community. A proposed law change…
: Opinion Piece by Liz Gregory. It was no surprise to hear that Gloriavale has sought leave to appeal the Pilgrim Employment Court ruling. The implications for them and the way they operate could be reasonably significant. I was struck by some of the reasons for the appeal and have summarised…
