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BNZ’s push to ditch Gloriavale would destroy the religious community, Court of Appeal hears

November 1, 2024: | NZ Herald | Jenée Tibshraeny | Gloriavale’s viability is looking increasingly shaky as it faces the possibility of being de-banked. BNZ, which has been banking Gloriavale’s various businesses and entities for about 40 years, wants to shut the exclusive religious community’s accounts. It argues Gloriavale has breached its human…

Articles, Gloriavale Film/Docuseries

BBC Picks Up New Zealand Cult Doc ‘Escaping Utopia’

October 31, 2024: | Deadline | Max Goldbart, Jesse Whittock | The BBC has picked up a premium doc series on a group of people’s clandestine escape from a New Zealand cult. Escaping Utopia is a three-part investigation into Gloriavale Christian Community – New Zealand’s extreme religious cult – and the true stories of people attempting…

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BNZ launches bid to close Gloriavale accounts

October 30, 2024: | Newstalk ZB | Heather Du Plessis-Allan | BNZ is set to head back to court tomorrow as part of their ongoing legal dispute with Gloriavale. If the hearing goes well, the bank could get approval to close the accounts Gloriavale has with BNZ. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee…

Articles, Cults and Sects

From Cult to Hope: Experts and former members to speak in Timaru

October 30, 2024: | Timaru Herald | Rachel Comer | Australasia’s first cult conference has had a spin-off for Timaru with an international expert and Gloriavale leavers to speak on the long-lasting impact of breaking free. From Cult To Hope, the first event of its kind in the region, will be held on…

Articles, Cults and Sects

Gloriavale children harmed by decades of government inaction – leavers

October 21, 2024: | RNZ | Jean Edwards | Gloriavale leavers and their advocates have condemned what they say is 30 years of inaction by bureaucrats and politicians, warning the Christian community’s 400 children remain at risk of harm. Speaking at the Decult conference in Christchurch on Sunday, lawyer Dennis Gates also called…

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Sisters donate to MS Craft Fair

October 21, 2024: | Greymouth Star | Subscription Only | Sisters, Serene and Fairer Standfast, were busy selling delicious homemade baking to visitors of the annual MS Craft Fair on Saturday. All proceeds from their sales for the day was donated to Multiple Sclerosis West Coast, alongside the goods from each of the…

Articles, Audio

Gloriavale leavers condemn government inaction

October 21, 2024: | RNZ | Morning Report | Gloriavale leavers and their advocates have condemned what they say is 30 years of inaction by bureaucrats and politicians. Jean Edwards reports. Listen at the above link.…

Articles, Audio, Cults and Sects

Escaping Utopia – Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust – Decult

October 10, 2024: | Banana Island Films | In this special episode of the Decult Takeover Series, I’m joined by Liz Gregory, the founder of the Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust, who plays a crucial role in helping survivors of the notorious Gloriavale Christian Community in New Zealand. Liz and her work are featured…

Articles, Cults and Sects

Changing the c-word: Cult survivors on sensationalism and stigma

October 3, 2024: | RNZ | Anke Richter | Opinion – Cults are a hot topic – from Netflix to the High Court – but the stereotypes that come with them can hurt their victims. Survivor-focused reporting will be addressed at the upcoming Decult Conference in Christchurch. The Press recently ran the headline ‘Burger joint with cult-like following closes’. It took me…

Articles, Cults and Sects, Videos

Escaping Utopia – Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust – Decult

October 3, 2024: | Banana Island Films | Interviewee in the new film Escaping Utopia – and founder of Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust joined me in the Decult Takeover series for the ramp up to Decult Cult Awareness Conference in Christchurch New Zealand. Get your live stream tickets now for the Decult Cult…

BNZ’s push to ditch Gloriavale would destroy the religious community, Court of Appeal hears

BBC Picks Up New Zealand Cult Doc ‘Escaping Utopia’

BNZ launches bid to close Gloriavale accounts

From Cult to Hope: Experts and former members to speak in Timaru

Gloriavale children harmed by decades of government inaction – leavers

Sisters donate to MS Craft Fair

Gloriavale leavers condemn government inaction

Escaping Utopia – Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust – Decult

Changing the c-word: Cult survivors on sensationalism and stigma

Escaping Utopia – Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust – Decult

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