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‘It will definitely destroy it’: Inside Gloriavale’s ‘teenage takeover’

December 21, 2025: | Stuff | Paddy Gower | Ex-member Theophila Pratt believes Gloriavale’s teenagers will reshape the sect. With knowledge of the outside world and legal rights, she says the next generation…

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Concerns Gloriavale children will struggle to adapt once school closed

December 20, 2025: | RNZ | Adam Burns | A former Gloriavale member says leavers should be involved in helping families adjust to alternative schooling options. The secretary for education has confirmed the registration…

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What will happen to Gloriavale’s students once the school closes?

December 20, 2025: |1News | Ryan Boswell | Parents of students who attended Gloriavale Christian School will still have “a range of options” for their children’s education, the Ministry of Education says. The ministry advised…

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Former Gloriavale teacher applauds ‘courageous’ move to cancel school’s registration

December 19, 2025: | RNZ | Krystal Gibbens | A former teacher at Gloriavale School has applauded the Education Ministry for effectively closing the school, but says it has been a frustratingly slow process.…

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Gloriavale school closure could unravel religious commune, leavers advocates say

December 19, 2025: | NZ Herald | Rachel Maher | Closing Gloriavale‘s school could be the start of the secluded religious commune unravelling, advocates say. After months of speculation about Gloriavale Christian School’s…

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Death knell for ‘unsafe’ school

December 19, 2025: | The Press | Joanne Naish | Board vows to challenge looming closure after Govt confirms it is cancelling its registration Gloriavale School is to be shut down after a…

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Ministry cancels Gloriavale school’s licence – what’s next?

December 19, 2025: | NewstalkZB | Ryan Bridge | Liz Gordon: Education researcher on the cancellation of Gloriavale school’s licence It’s thought the closure of Gloriavale school is more complicated than just finding…

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Leaver fears ‘unofficial schools’ will pop up in Gloriavale

December 19, 2025: | The Press | Joanne Naish | Homeschooling families in Gloriavale have failed a recent review by the Education Review Office, it is understood. About half of the 224 school-aged…

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“Positive step forward”: Gloriavale’s school has registration cancelled, forced to shut down

December 19, 2025: | NewstalkZB | A push for the Government to use its powers to begin dismantling Gloriavale. The Secretary for Education has cancelled the Christian sect school’s licence, forcing it closed…