NZ Herald – Gloriavale court action brought by ex-member John Ready reaches settlement

June 10, 2021: By Kurt Bayer – NZ Herald – 10/06/2021 The parties to the High Court proceedings brought by former Gloriavale member John Ready against the Christian Community Charitable Trust and others have reached a settlement. The Public Trust was last month invited to join a judicial settlement conference in Greymouth “at…

Stuff – Gloriavale company director says policing payment of honey factory workers is not his responsibility

May 30, 2021: By Amanda Cropp – Stuff – 30/05/2021 A West Coast businessman running a honey company owned by the Gloriavale​ Christian Community says payment of honey factory workers is none of his business. But moves to enact anti-slavery legislation to prevent forced labour and worker exploitation could mean companies, especially if…

TVNZ 1 News – Statement of claim made public for first time as civil case taken against Gloriavale

May 19, 2021: By Ryan Boswell – 1News – 19/05/2021 A document at the heart of the secretive community of Gloriavale is now at the centre of a legal stoush. Former Gloriavale member John Ready and another plaintiff, whose named is suppressed, have filed civil proceedings at the High Court in Greymouth. The…

RNZ / Newshub – Former Gloriavale members push for community’s leaders to be removed and replaced

May 19, 2021: By Tim Brown – RNZ 19/05/2021 Former Gloriavale members want the church’s leadership removed and the Public Trust appointed in its place. John Ready and other unnamed plaintiffs are taking a civil suit against The Christian Church Community Trust, commonly known as Gloriavale, as well as trustees and shareholders associated…

RNZ – Gloriavale documents give insight into community life

May 19, 2021: By Tim Brown – RNZ (Radio New Zealand) – 19/05/2021 Recently released court documents provide a candid insight into life and religious beliefs at Gloriavale. John Ready and other unnamed plaintiffs are taking a civil suit against The Christian Church Community Trust, commonly known as Gloriavale, as well as trustees…

NZ Herald – Gloriavale: Leadership denies breaching its duties to members, reveals remarkable insights into community

May 19, 2021: By Kurt Bayer – NZ Herald – 19/05/2021 The infamous Gloriavale document where newcomers sign their lives over to the secretive religious sect has been revealed as a key part of a potentially-landmark legal action against the Christian community’s leadership. The original document, “A Declaration of Commitment to Jesus Christ…