RNZ – Gloriavale investigation interviews conclude, but ‘further enquiries to come’

May 7, 2021: RNZ (Radio New Zealand) – 07/05/2021 Four days of interviews at Gloriavale by police and Oranga Tamariki have concluded, but there are further enquiries to come. The two agencies had been at the secluded West Coast community since Monday, as part of an investigation into the group. In a police…

Stuff – Gloriavale leaver denies sexually abusing children

March 23, 2021: By Joanne Holden – Stuff – 23/03/2021 A former Gloriavale resident has denied sexually abusing multiple children in the isolated Christian community as a youth. The man, who has interim name suppression, pleaded not guilty… Read more here: https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/124625983/gloriavale-leaver-denies-sexually-abusing-children…

Grey Star – Gloriavale report awaited

March 22, 2021: By Laura Mills – Grey Star – 22/03/2021 A new wide ranging independent report into Gloriavale is the community’s chance to save itself as the closeted Christian community comes under mounting pressure. Read more here: https://digital.greystar.co.nz/greymouth-star/march-22nd-2021/flipbook/0/ NOTE: Only those who have a subscription will be able to access this article.…

Newshub – Family leaves Gloriavale after being made to feel like ‘troublemakers’ for reporting attempted molestation of their sons

March 22, 2021: By Michael Morrah – 22/03/2021 The Children’s Commissioner says he has “serious concerns” about the safety of the 400 children living at the Gloriavale Christian community on the West Coast. Last month Newshub reported claims that Gloriavale leaders repeatedly refused to involve police in allegations of child sex abuse. Now…