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Former Gloriavale resident describes culture of bullying and mocking inside the community

September 5, 2022: By Kaysha Brownlie | Newshub | A former Gloriavale resident has told the Employment Court in Christchurch there was a culture of bullying and mocking inside the community. Virginia Courage is one of six women fighting to prove they were employees rather than volunteers at the commune. Courage’s life outside the…

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NZ Herald – Editorial: Gloriavale dissent and defence echoes of The Handmaid’s Tale

September 4, 2022: NZ Herald – 4/09/2022 For viewers of the screen adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel The Handmaid’s Tale, the comparisons are inevitable. To start with, women of Gloriavale wear headscarves and apparel resembling the characters of the fictional Netflix series in all-but colour – the television cast in gaudy red and…

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RNZ – Former Gloriavale woman: ‘Were they trying to work us to death?’

September 2, 2022: RNZ – 2/09/2022 A former Gloriavale woman has told a court the Christian community is not a safe place for children. Virginia Courage broke down describing how her teenage daughter was sent out of the country by Gloriavale’s leaders against her will. Courage was born into Gloriavale but left with…

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1News – Gloriavale parents forced to work over caring for sick kids, court hears

September 2, 2022: 1News – 2/09/2022 The dilemma for mothers at Gloriavale has been described at the Employment Court in Christchurch. Former member Virginia Courage is one of six women arguing the West Coast commune should have treated them as employees rather than volunteers. She said her daughter “was treated horribly, she was…

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Stuff – The story behind the Gloriavale uniform is all about modesty and (saving) money

September 2, 2022: Stuff – 2/09/2022 Clothing is a tool used to control and save money at Gloriavale, with theories about red being a “whore’s colour” and strict rules around how tight to tie your belt. A Gloriavale leaver has revealed what it is like to wear the infamous long blue dresses and…

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Stuff – ‘It’s just your body, no big deal’: Gloriavale leaders allegedly told women to not fear what men did to them

September 2, 2022: Stuff – 2/09/2022 A former Gloriavale member says inappropriate touching of women and children became part of the culture, with leaders telling women “I shall not fear what man do to me”. “They demanded a cuddle…Any man could approach any girl or woman and inappropriately touch them,” Virginia Courage told…

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Gloriavale businesses stripped of FernMark licences for Moo Chews snacks and Pure Vitality health products

September 2, 2022: By Amanda Cropp | Stuff | Two Gloriavale brands have been stripped of their government-endorsed FernMark licences as the Christian Community is once again in court over labour issues. Moo Chews milk-based snacks for children and Pure Vitality health products have had their FernMark licences revoked by government agency New Zealand Story, which…

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Stuff – Gloriavale shepherds use food ‘as a weapon’ and believe they are ‘above the law’, leaver says

September 1, 2022: Stuff – 1/09/2022 A Gloriavale leaver born into the Christian community says she decided to leave when the community kept changing its values and beliefs to “cover their tracks”. Pearl Valor continued giving evidence on day four of the Christchurch Employment Court hearing on Thursday, where it is alleged women…

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RNZ – Gloriavale leaders thought ‘they were above the law’, former resident says

September 1, 2022: RNZ – 01/09/2022 A former Gloriavale woman says the Christian community’s leaders thought they were above the law. The Employment Court has heard evidence from leavers who claim they were working in slave-like conditions and exposed to sexual harassment and abuse from a young age. Pearl Valor was born into…

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1News – Gloriavale lawyer says ex-resident signed away employment rights

September 1, 2022: By Ryan Boswell – 1News – 01/09/2022 It’s been suggested a former Gloriavale resident signed away her workers’ rights. Pearl Valor is one of six women fighting for the right to have been treated as an employee, rather than a volunteer while at the West Coast commune. Gloriavale’s lawyer Phillip…

Former Gloriavale resident describes culture of bullying and mocking inside the community

NZ Herald – Editorial: Gloriavale dissent and defence echoes of The Handmaid’s Tale

RNZ – Former Gloriavale woman: ‘Were they trying to work us to death?’

1News – Gloriavale parents forced to work over caring for sick kids, court hears

Stuff – The story behind the Gloriavale uniform is all about modesty and (saving) money

Stuff – ‘It’s just your body, no big deal’: Gloriavale leaders allegedly told women to not fear what men did to them

Gloriavale businesses stripped of FernMark licences for Moo Chews snacks and Pure Vitality health products

Stuff – Gloriavale shepherds use food ‘as a weapon’ and believe they are ‘above the law’, leaver says

RNZ – Gloriavale leaders thought ‘they were above the law’, former resident says

1News – Gloriavale lawyer says ex-resident signed away employment rights

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