ERO didn’t make an error this time…

ERO didn’t make an error this time…

: Opinion piece: Liz Gregory. (Thoughts, opinions and view expressed here belong to Liz Gregory and may or may not represent the views of all leavers or current members). Many thanks to the several leavers who have discussed ERO’s findings with me. I hope I have adequately conveyed your feelings in…
Voting in Gloriavale

Voting in Gloriavale

: Opinion piece: Liz Gregory. (Disclaimer: Views are not necessarily those of the staff, trust or other leavers from Gloriavale.) Voting. This is always a fantastic topic to bring up when a group of Gloriavale leavers comes to your house. They kind of come alive and animated and act out the…
Drowning in OIA’s

Drowning in OIA’s

: Opinion piece: Liz Gregory. (Disclaimer: Views are not necessarily those of the staff, trust or other leavers from Gloriavale. Pass feedback directly to me if necessary.) Oh you thought I meant Oia, the town on the beautiful Greek Island of Santorini? Sorry, I meant OIA’s – Official Information Act requests!…
10 Reasons People Remain at Gloriavale

10 Reasons People Remain at Gloriavale

: Opinion piece: Liz Gregory. (Disclaimer: Views are not necessarily those of the staff, trust or other leavers from Gloriavale. Pass feedback directly to me if necessary.) After writing “10 reasons why people should leave Gloriavale” I was challenged by someone who lives in there to write a post about why…
Echoes of the Past

Echoes of the Past

: Opinion piece: Liz Gregory. (Disclaimer: Views are not necessarily those of the staff, trust or other leavers from Gloriavale. Pass feedback directly to me if necessary.) Sometimes timing can be important. I don’t want to be tone-deaf. But today I have such a heavy heart as I think about the…
An Open Letter to Hon Carmel Sepuloni

An Open Letter to Hon Carmel Sepuloni

: Dear Hon Sepuloni I am writing to express concern about some comments you made on The Nation TV3 Saturday 26/08/2023 regarding Gloriavale. I run the Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust and am involved with many of the leavers, assisting them in resettling, and being on the receiving end of what must…