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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Former Gloriavale members discovering joy of Christmas

December 23, 2022: By Ryan Boswell | 1 News| Former members of the reclusive Gloriavale community are enjoying the chance to discover the joy of Christmas. The festive season isn’t observed at the…

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Misogyny, horrific abuse and ‘free love’ in cults explored in new book

November 4, 2022: By Catherine Hubbard | Stuff | GRAPHIC WARNING: Content in this story may upset some people. Journalist and author Anke Richter’s new book about Kiwi cults will certainly open eyes.…

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Filmmaker Noel Smyth Lifts The Lid On Gloriavale | Studio 10

November 3, 2022: Studio 10 Gloriavale Christian Community is surrounded by secrecy and controversy. Now a new documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Noel Smyth is lifting the lid on the elusive group. IG @noelsmythfilm…

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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…

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‘An extortion of the truth’: Witness in defence of Gloriavale gives evidence in court: Newshub

September 23, 2022: The first witness has been called to give evidence on behalf of the Gloriavale community at its employment court hearing. Female members said Gloriavale is a place of harmony where…

Inside Gloriavale: A community a world apart

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

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

Media portrayed Gloriavale members as ‘mindless robots’ – resident

Former Glorivale leader takes stand in Employment Court dispute

Former Gloriavale members discovering joy of Christmas

Misogyny, horrific abuse and ‘free love’ in cults explored in new book

Filmmaker Noel Smyth Lifts The Lid On Gloriavale | Studio 10

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

‘An extortion of the truth’: Witness in defence of Gloriavale gives evidence in court: Newshub

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