Another investigation at Gloriavale into forced labour, slavery: 1News

March 1, 2023: By Ryan Boswell | 1News Reporter | The head of Gloriavale has confirmed police are investigating forced labour, slavery and servitude at the West Coast commune. Overseeing shepherd Howard Temple…

Howard Temple rejects that leaders imposing faith in God through ignorance: RNZ

February 28, 2023: By Jean Edwards | RNZ Reporter | Gloriavale’s Overseeing Shepherd has rejected assertions the leaders impose their faith in God on the Christian community’s children through isolation and ignorance. Howard…

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple says much criticism of Christian community valid

February 27, 2023: By Jean Edwards | RNZ | Gloriavale’s Overseeing Shepherd has told a court much of the criticism directed at the Christian community is deserved and he is saddened by the…

Gloriavale: Employment Court chief judge visits West Coast commune

February 25, 2023: By Jean Edwards | RNZ | As lunchtime nears, a young Gloriavale woman stands on a metal step dipping a giant wooden spoon into a steaming hot vat, like a…