Employment Court finds Labour Inspectorate erred in Gloriavale investigations

Thursday 13 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 13 Aug, 11:39am

In this story Gloriavale Christian Community, Employment Court, Labour Inspectorate

Nine former Gloriavale members successfully challenged Labour Inspectorate investigations from 2017 and 2021. The Employment Court ruled it was irrational to exclude children from the inquiry. The former members are now seeking damages and declarations of slavery and servitude.

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1. StuffThu 13 Aug, 8:21am

   Inspectors knew of child labour concerns but excluded children from Gloriavale inquiry (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 13 Aug, 11:39am

   Former Gloriavale members seek damages after Employment Court win against Labour Inspectorate (opens in new tab)

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