Inside Gloriavale: A community a world apart

By Caley Callahan | Newshub |

At the end of a rural West Coast road and off the beaten track, Gloriavale reveals itself from the wilderness.

It’s just an hour’s drive from Greymouth but the residents there live a completely different life.

Employment Court Chief Judge Christina Inglis was invited to visit the reclusive Christian community as part of an ongoing hearing.

Lawyers, court staff and security guards plus leavers Anna Courage, Virginia Courage and Pearl Valor travelled with her.

Five journalists were also granted extraordinary permission to visit with strict conditions including not being allowed to film or take photos inside.

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