Large police contingent arrive at Gloriavale to make abuse inquiries

July 2, 2020: By: Joanne Carroll – 02/07/2020 The father of girl abused by a Gloriavale teacher says those making new assault claims at the Christian community need to be removed for their…

Gloriavale teen accused of abusing boys, prompting police inquiry

July 1, 2020: By: Joanne Carroll – 01/07/2020 Police have launched an inquiry into new allegations of child sexual abuse at the isolated Gloriavale Christian Community. A former member, who spoke on condition…

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple investigated for assaulting woman

June 19, 2020: By: Joanne Carroll | Stuff | Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has been investigated for assaulting a woman, yet despite his admission he used force, police will not charge him. Temple,…

Leaving Gloriavale

May 1, 2020: By: Gilly Oppenheim, Essence Magazine, 05/2020 No one gets paid at Gloriavale, and they sign a vow promising that if they should ever leave, they will do so without expecting…

Former Gloriavale members fear for health of those left behind

March 28, 2020: Rachael Comer – 28/03/2020 Former Gloriavale members fear for the health of family members still inside and say, despite reports the reclusive West Coast religious community is following lockdown rules,…

Woman’s Day – First date bombshell: ‘My online soulmate grew up in Gloriavale’

February 13, 2020: By Chloe Willetts – Woman’s Day – 13/02/2020 ”When I met Joe I wanted to be upfront from day dot because you either accept it or you don’t,” explains Tendy,…

Lilia Te Aroha Māia Tarawa – A Daughter of Aotearoa

February 1, 2020: By Isaac McCarthy – February-March 2020 She began her life entrapped at the heart of the Gloriavale community, persevering through an existence of subservience, control and judgement. Since then, Lilia…