From Gloriavale To KiwiSaver: Human Rights Abuses In Plain Sight

March 18, 2026: | Scoop | Mindful Money | New analysis shows KiwiSaver investments in companies linked to human rights concerns have surged, despite human rights violations remaining the top ethical priority for New Zealand investors. KiwiSaver investors increasingly exposed to companies linked to human rights abuses New analysis shows KiwiSaver investments in…

Big dairy farm run by teenagers

March 17, 2026: | The Press | Joanne Naish | Bid for judicial review after Gloriavale members won case on being staff and not volunteers Lawyer Brian Henry is representing the group of former Gloriavale members. The Labour Inspectorate did not investigate after hearing serious employment allegations in Gloriavale, including a group of…

Operation Moonshine: Police probed Gloriavale force-feeding of children

March 13, 2026: | NZ Herald | Michael Morrah | Police intervened and educated a family at Gloriavale about the dangers of force-feeding their children after serious concerns were raised about the practice, the Herald can reveal. The allegations formed part of a mass allegation investigation into harmful parenting practices at the West Coast commune in late…

Social Development Minister says nothing suggests Gloriavale children unsafe following visit

March 6, 2026: | RNZ | Jean Edwards | Senior government minister Louise Upston says she did not see anything on a visit to Gloriavale that caused concern about children’s safety at the West Coast Christian community. The Social Development Minister visited Gloriavale on 30 January where she met Overseeing Shepherd Stephen Standfast,…