Stuff – Products made at Gloriavale keep their FernMark export licences for now

March 24, 2021: By Amanda Cropp – Stuff – 24/03/2021 [Video can be viewed in article link] Two brands linked to the Gloriavale Christian Community have FernMark export licences but their government endorsement could be reviewed. The FernMark symbol, used to promote New Zealand products overseas, is issued by government agency NZ Story…

TVNZ 1 News – Former Gloriavale leader doubts unfettered investigation will spark change

March 22, 2021: By Ryan Boswell  | 1News | [Video can be viewed in article link] A Gloriavale leader forced out of the secretive West Coast community doubts an unfettered investigation will spark change. Secretive Gloriavale community opens its doors to independent inquiry after sexual abuse allegations. Following allegations of sexual abuse and…

TVNZ 1 News – Police have investigated physical and sexual abuse allegations at Gloriavale 17 times

March 22, 2021: By Ryan Boswell – 1 News – 22/03/20201 [Video can be viewed in article link] There have been 17 police investigations into physical and sexual abuse at Gloriavale since it was founded in 1969. Figures released to 1 NEWS under the Official Information Act show the first offence is alleged…

Stuff – ‘It could have killed me’: Gloriavale leaver struck by tree branch is struggling to support large family

February 2, 2021: By Joanne Holden – 02/02/2021 [Video from RNZ can be viewed in article link]  A former Gloriavale man working to support his pregnant wife and 12 children after the family was pushed out of the isolated community about four months ago, suffered a setback when a tree branch crushed his…

Stuff – Gloriavale accused of exploiting workers; MBIE says it can’t intervene

November 14, 2020: By Joanne Naish – 14/11/2020 [Video can be viewed in article link]. Virginia Courage left school at 15 and, for 25 years, worked long hours in commercial-scale kitchens, laundries and child care centres. She started at 6am and finished as late as 8pm, cooking or cleaning for 600 people. She…

Stuff – Serious incidents at Gloriavale reported to WorkSafe; no action taken

November 9, 2020: By Joanne Naish – 09/11/2020 [Video can be viewed in article link]. Gloriavale workers have suffered lost fingers, falls, chemical burns and been overcome with toxic fumes in a series of incidents since 2016. However, the Government’s workplace safety watchdog ruled the incidents did not meet the “minimum threshold for…

Stuff – Current and former Gloriavale members asked to contact court-appointed lawyers

October 28, 2020: By Joanne Naish – 28/10/2020 [Video can be viewed in article link]. The High Court has appointed lawyers to hear the stories of former and current Gloriavale members after an ex-resident launched civil proceedings against the community’s leaders. About 180 people have left the West Coast Christian community in recent…

More FM – Lana has a fascinating chat with an ex-Gloriavale member

October 20, 2020: More FM The Breakfast Club – 20/10/2020 [Video can be viewed in article link]. Lana sat down with Hannah, a 25 year old girl who left Gloriavale 5 years ago along with her family, for a fascinating chat. Check out the eye opening interview. Watch here: https://www.morefm.co.nz/home/shows/the-breakfast-club/2020/10/lana-has-a-fascinating-chat-with-an-ex-gloriavale-member.html?fbclid=IwAR238q-7xnUyz0TI48lRK6SoJLLWOfhjkTEpvphHPVLiNfoPeIYF3pWeSJ0…