Another investigation at Gloriavale into forced labour, slavery: 1News

March 1, 2023: By Ryan Boswell | 1News Reporter | The head of Gloriavale has confirmed police are investigating forced labour, slavery and servitude at the West Coast commune. Overseeing shepherd Howard Temple said while he’s aware of the case, he knows very little about it. “The police work under apparently a confidentiality…

Howard Temple rejects that leaders imposing faith in God through ignorance: RNZ

February 28, 2023: By Jean Edwards | RNZ Reporter | Gloriavale’s Overseeing Shepherd has rejected assertions the leaders impose their faith in God on the Christian community’s children through isolation and ignorance. Howard Temple has been cross-examined at length about Gloriavale’s doctrine of separation at the Employment Court, which heard girls and boys…

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple says much criticism of Christian community valid

February 27, 2023: By Jean Edwards | RNZ | Gloriavale’s Overseeing Shepherd has told a court much of the criticism directed at the Christian community is deserved and he is saddened by the harm done during a “dark period” in its history. In a rare public appearance, Howard Temple admitted leaders had made…