Stuff – Disappointment at Labour Inspectorate ruling that Gloriavale’s volunteer workforce are not employees
By Amanda Cropp – Stuff – 23/07/2021 An investigation by the Labour Inspectorate has concluded members of the Gloriavale Christian community cannot be classed as employees. In a statement released on Friday, the inspectorate said the finding meant it had no jurisdiction over the West Coast community and would take no further investigation or enforcement […]
Stuff – Former Gloriavale man charged with sexual offending against 10 people
By Joanne Naish – Stuff – 14/07/2021 A former Gloriavale man is facing 38 charges of sexual offending against at least nine children – some under the age of 12. The charges against the man include the rape, sexual violation and indecent assault of nine boys and girls at the West Coast religious community. The […]
RNZ – Leaving Gloriavale
The Detail – RNZ – 30/06/2021 [Podcast access via article link] Increasing numbers of people are leaving Gloriavale, the West Coast Christian community that’s been around for more than 50 years. It’s been investigated by police, Charity Services, Oranga Tamariki and WorkSafe. Former members are taking a civil suit against the community, trustees and shareholders. […]
TVNZ 1 News – Gloriavale Leavers Support Trust pleads for public’s help for those leaving commune
By Ryan Boswell – 1 News – 23/06/2021 The Gloriavale Leavers Support Trust has launched the Emergency Welfare Appeal to help people reintegrate into the outside world. A video has been created featuring over 25 children whose families have been helped by the trust. See Givealittle video here: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/gloriavale-leavers-emergency-appeal Spokeswoman Liz Gregory said members often […]
Stuff – Urgent appeal to help more families leaving Gloriavale
By Joanne Naish – Stuff – 23/06/2021 [Video link to Givealittle Gloriavale Leavers Emergency Appeal: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/gloriavale-leavers-emergency-appeal Increasing numbers of people are leaving Gloriavale and urgently need support, a charity for leavers says. The Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust says urgent support is needed for dozens of members leaving the reclusive West Coast Christian community. The trust […]
TVNZ 1 News – Running of Gloriavale to be reviewed by Public Trust for next 18 months
1 News – 10/06/2021 [Video can be viewed in article link] The running of the religious community of Gloriavale on the West Coast will be reviewed by the Public Trust for the next 18 months. That’s the outcome of a judicial settlement conference between the trust that runs the secretive religious sect and former residents […]
NZ Herald – Gloriavale court action brought by ex-member John Ready reaches settlement
By Kurt Bayer – NZ Herald – 10/06/2021 The parties to the High Court proceedings brought by former Gloriavale member John Ready against the Christian Community Charitable Trust and others have reached a settlement. The Public Trust was last month invited to join a judicial settlement conference in Greymouth “at the request of all parties”, […]
Stuff – Gloriavale company director says policing payment of honey factory workers is not his responsibility
By Amanda Cropp – Stuff – 30/05/2021 A West Coast businessman running a honey company owned by the Gloriavale Christian Community says payment of honey factory workers is none of his business. But moves to enact anti-slavery legislation to prevent forced labour and worker exploitation could mean companies, especially if they are exporters, will have […]