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RNZ – Ex-Gloriavale member urges govt agencies to enter community

May 12, 2022: RNZ Checkpoint – 12/05/2022 Video and audio can be seen in article link. A former Gloriavale resident who was used as unpaid child labour says it time government agencies went into the closed fundamentalist Christian community, opened their eyes and did their job. In landmark decision this week the employment…

Articles, Audio, Legal: Boys' Employment Case

Tova O’Brien – Gloriavale cannot hide behind the iron curtain of religion anymore

May 11, 2022: By Tova O’Brien – Today FM – 11/05/2022 I’m going to tread carefully here because I really don’t want this to be misconstrued as me trampling on anyone’s religious beliefs. I respect everyone’s choice to believe or not believe in any god. What I don’t respect is people hiding behind…

Articles, Audio

Newstalk ZB – John MacDonald: Gloriavale is nothing short of modern-day slavery

May 11, 2022: Newstalk ZB – Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald – 11/05/2022 There is no place in New Zealand for an outfit like Gloriavale. It cannot be allowed to continue operating. And it is absolutely shameful that we have pretty much turned a blind eye to what’s been going on there for…

Articles, Audio, Legal: Boys' Employment Case

RNZ: Employment ruling: Ex-Gloriavale member hopes state investigates further

May 11, 2022: | RNZ | A former Gloriavale member who won a legal victory after being used as child labour says he hopes state agencies will investigate further. The Employment Court yesterday found three former members of the reclusive religious sect were effectively employees from the age of six until they left Gloriavale.…

Articles, Audio, Education

Dr Liz Gordon: Former MP and educational researcher strongly pushes for change in Gloriavale Newstalk ZB

May 11, 2022: | Newstalk ZB | John MacDonald | Dr Liz Gordon is a former MP and is currently an educational researcher. For 25 years she has been pushing for the closure of the school within Gloriavale, and to make public education possible for its residents. She spoke to Newstalk ZB Canterbury…

Audio, Legal: Boys' Employment Case

NewstalkZB: Gloriavale Decision Raises Questions About Volunteers

May 11, 2022: Simon Barnett & James Daniels | NewstalkZB | The Employment Court has ruled Gloriavale residents were employees – not volunteers. Hosea and Levi Courage, and Daniel Pilgrim, have now left the religious community, and sought a declaration on their status after leaving school and working at the commune and its…

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Newstalk ZB – Gloriavale Leavers Support Trust: Employment Court’s decision sets a precedent for future cases

May 11, 2022: Newstalk ZB – Early Edition – 11/05/2022 The spotlight is turning to other cases at Gloriavale which could be described as forced labour. The Employment Court has ruled three ex-residents were employees from the age of six, not volunteers. It found the work can’t be described as chores or education,…

Audio, Legal: Boys' Employment Case

Tova: Daniel Pilgrim – First-hand account of shocking child exploitation at Gloriavale

May 11, 2022: Tova O”Brien Audio link to interview with Daniel Pilgrim. An Employment Court ruling has found in favour of three former members of the commune all put to work from six years old. The work conditions were laborious, often dangerous, required physical exertion over extended periods to turn a profit that…

Articles, Audio, Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust, Legal: Boys' Employment Case

RNZ: Gloriavale Leavers Trust manager reacts to court ruling

May 10, 2022: | RNZ | Checkpoint | It’s clear ready access to child labour is a significant factor in the commercial success of the Gloriavale Christian community, according to the Chief Employment Court judge. Judge Christina Inglis found that three former members of the community were employees, working long hours from the…

Articles, Audio

NZ Herald – Local Focus: Breaking the silence – real talk

May 4, 2022: By Delilah Whaitiri – NZ Herald – 04/05/2022 Real Talk brings together people from all walks of life to share unique and challenging life stories. It provides a safe and comfortable environment, inspiring people through the power of storytelling. Constance Ready will be speaking at the next Rotorua Real Talk…

RNZ – Ex-Gloriavale member urges govt agencies to enter community

Tova O’Brien – Gloriavale cannot hide behind the iron curtain of religion anymore

Newstalk ZB – John MacDonald: Gloriavale is nothing short of modern-day slavery

RNZ: Employment ruling: Ex-Gloriavale member hopes state investigates further

Dr Liz Gordon: Former MP and educational researcher strongly pushes for change in Gloriavale Newstalk ZB

NewstalkZB: Gloriavale Decision Raises Questions About Volunteers

Newstalk ZB – Gloriavale Leavers Support Trust: Employment Court’s decision sets a precedent for future cases

Tova: Daniel Pilgrim – First-hand account of shocking child exploitation at Gloriavale

RNZ: Gloriavale Leavers Trust manager reacts to court ruling

NZ Herald – Local Focus: Breaking the silence – real talk

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