: | NewstalkZB | Heather Du Plessis-Allan | A Gloriavale leaver is recalling the confronting impact of child discipline practices used in the sect. Police have issued two formal warnings to the community after investigating allegations parents would cover the noses and mouths of crying children. A Herald investigation has revealed…
: | NZ Herald | Michael Morrah | Police and Oranga Tamariki have been quietly conducting a major investigation into Gloriavale. The reason for the authorities’ intervention – previously undisclosed – has now come to light through ministerial briefings obtained by the Herald. Senior investigative reporter Michael Morrah has the story.…
: | The Front Page Podcast | Chelsea Daniels | New details have emerged about a “mass allegation investigation” behind the scenes at Gloriavale. Authorities have been quietly involved in another months-long investigation there, with the Children’s Minister and Oranga Tamariki involved. This time, it relates to concerns that parents were…
: | 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 Hautū (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…
