: | RNZ | Checkpoint | A private school in the secretive Gloriavale christian sect could have it’s registration yanked because of serious concerns about whether it is providing a physically and emotionally safe environment for students. The Secretary of Education has written to the school, giving it five weeks to…
: | RNZ | Jean Edwards | The Secretary for Education has written to Gloriavale Christian School advising that she is considering cancelling its registration as a private school. A July Education Review Office (ERO) report found the West Coast Christian community’s school had not met three of eight registration criteria and was…
: | 1News | The Ministry of Education is considering cancelling Gloriavale School’s registration as a private school over concerns that it was not meeting its obligation to provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for students. Andrea Williams, Acting HautÅ« (leader) of Te Tai Runga (South), said Acting Secretary of…
: | Greymouth Star | Subscriber Only | The High Court in Wellington has declined an attempt to personally sue two former public servants who were part of a group formed by the authorities several years ago when the Gloriavale Christian Community came under scrutiny. The case was filed by four…
: | The Post | Wellington Court Reporter | An attempt has failed to personally sue two men who were senior public servants when the Gloriavale Christian Community’s treatment of children was under scrutiny. Four people tried to sue for themselves and on behalf of others who had been children at the…
: | NZ Herald | Members of the Gloriavale community on the West Coast have been seen skiing at a Canterbury club field. A local woman who saw them skiing said the group appeared to be enjoying themselves at Porters ski area. “We were really surprised to see them skiing. Their…
: | Greymouth Star | Subscriber Only | Craft exponents will fill the Greymouth High School gymnasium on Saturday for the annual MS Craft Fair. Close to 60 stalls will pack the venue, with an increased response this year, organiser Jenny Woods says. “We were worried that with the economy we…
: | Crimes, Cults and Heinous History | Sommer Sanchez | Do you have an obsession with true crime? Do you enjoy hearing stories about victims getting justice? Maybe you find history’s mysteries absolutely fascinating and become mesmerized by the primitive crime solving techniques that were used back in the day?…
: | Greymouth Star | Meg Fulford | Warning signs ignored West Coast aviators say it is only a matter of time before a drone causes an accident, yet despite complaints, nobody has been prosecuted. Figures released by the Civil Aviation Authority show five complaints were lodged in the first half…