1News: Gloriavale head says criticism, scrutiny of commune ‘deserved’

February 27, 2023: By Ryan Boswell | 1News Reporter | The head of Gloriavale believes the criticism and scrutiny thrown at the West Coast commune is “deserved”. Overseeing shepherd Howard Temple told the Employment Court that his intention has always been to ensure the safety and well-being of those who live at Gloriavale,…

Inside Gloriavale: A community a world apart

February 26, 2023: By Caley Callahan | Newshub | At the end of a rural West Coast road and off the beaten track, Gloriavale reveals itself from the wilderness. It’s just an hour’s drive from Greymouth but the residents there live a completely different life. Employment Court Chief Judge Christina Inglis was invited…

Inside Gloriavale: Judge’s visit offers rare glimpse into life for women inside religious community

February 24, 2023: By Joanne Naish | Stuff | In a windowless kitchen with concrete floors and walls, stands a young woman on a step holding a large paddle with both hands, stirring a stainless steel vat of macaroni-and-cheese – enough to feed 600 people. There’s another, smaller, vat for gluten-free meals. In…

Watch: Chief Employment Court Judge visits Gloriavale | nzherald.co.nz

February 24, 2023: By Anna Leask | NZ Herald | The judge overseeing the Gloriavale employment trial visits the Christian group. Follow the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuIPOQSYoIw…

Media portrayed Gloriavale members as ‘mindless robots’ – resident

February 17, 2023: 1 News | The founder of Gloriavale would never have been convicted of sexual abuse if commune members hadn’t been portrayed as “mindless robots”, according to a senior resident. Faithful Pilgrim is giving evidence at the Employment Court, which is deciding whether six women were employees or volunteers and subject…

Former Glorivale leader takes stand in Employment Court dispute

February 16, 2023: by Caley Callahan | Newshub | Gloriavale’s Overseeing Shepherd Howard Temple was in court on Thursday – not to give evidence but to support one of his former leaders. Faithful Pilgrim took the stand in the Employment Court defending the role of women at the West Coast commune. “The plaintiffs…

1News: Two classes of people in Gloriavale – court hears

October 1, 2022: By Ryan Boswell | 1News | It’s been alleged there are two classes of people living inside the West Coast commune of Gloriavale. Former resident Pearl Valor told the Employment Court that there are different classes depending on who your parents are, and that normally meant “not interacting with low-class…