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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…

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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…

Articles Legal: Girls' Employment Case

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…

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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…

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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…

Articles Legal: Girls' Employment Case

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…

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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…

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RNZ – Former Gloriavale woman says many girls in community sexually harassed

August 31, 2022: RNZ – 31/08/2022 A former Gloriavale member has told the court her treatment at the Christian community made her suicidal, during a harrowing testimony on Wednesday. Rose Standtrue is one…

Articles Legal: Girls' Employment Case

1News – Former Gloriavale resident sheds tears as she gives evidence

August 31, 2022: 1News – 31/08/2022 A former Gloriavale resident has told the Employment Court she lived in fear of the men and the abuse at the West Coast commune. Rose Standtrue shed…

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1News – Former Gloriavale resident details alleged workplace abuse

August 31, 2022: By Ryan Boswell – 1News – 31/08/2022 Warning: this story may be distressing for some readers. A former Gloriavale resident has broken down in tears as she recalled thinking suicide…

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

RNZ – Former Gloriavale woman says many girls in community sexually harassed

1News – Former Gloriavale resident sheds tears as she gives evidence

1News – Former Gloriavale resident details alleged workplace abuse

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