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…

Gloriavale employment case: Granddaughter not convinced Hopeful Christian a sex abuser

March 23, 2023: | RNZ | Jean Edwards | A granddaughter of Gloriavale founder and convicted sex offender Hopeful Christian has told a court abuse has never been accepted in the community’s culture and she…

Gloriavale founder Hopeful Christian had serious failings but still a positive force, court told: RNZ

March 21, 2023: By Jean Edwards | RNZ | Gloriavale founder and convicted sex offender Hopeful Christian was a sinner but was used by God to bring about change, a senior community leader…