Gloriavale women trapped in ‘misogynist’ community, Employment Court hears: RNZ

March 30, 2023: By Jean Edwards | RNZ | Gloriavale women were entrapped, enslaved and lived in servitude at the “misogynist” Christian community, the Employment Court has heard. Barrister Brian Henry used his…

Employment Court hears closing submissions in ‘precedent-setting’ Gloriavale case: RNZ

March 29, 2023: By Jean Edwards | RNZ | Gloriavale’s communal religious society is not a sham and there is no capitalist labour market hidden within the Christian community, the Employment Court has…

Gloriavale leader says former members ‘exaggerated’ their experiences: Stuff

March 29, 2023: By Shannon Redstall | Stuff | A lawyer for Gloriavale has suggested the women who are arguing they should have been recognised as employees of the secretive Christian community “exaggerated”…

Gloriavale leaders apologise for misleading court over their use of lawyers: Newshub

March 29, 2023: By Caley Callahan | Newshub | Gloriavale has apologised to the Employment Court after a calamitous start to closing submissions. The hearing was delayed by a day after the community’s…

Gloriavale accused of misleading plaintiffs in employment case: RNZ

March 28, 2023: By Jean Edwards | RNZ | Gloriavale’s leaders have misled the barrister representing six former members by appearing with their own lawyer for closing submissions in a long-running case, despite…