Gloriavale leaders apologise to survivors for historic abuse

Sunday 19 January 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 20 Jan 2025, 12:34pm

Leaders of the Gloriavale community have issued a public apology to victims of historic abuse. The apology follows a Royal Commission of Inquiry finding that abuse occurred within the West Coast community between 1950 and 1999. Howard Temple issued the letter on behalf of the Shepherds of the Church.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 19 Jan 2025, 6:54pm

   Gloriavale leader issues public apology to community’s many victims for historic abuse (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSun 19 Jan 2025, 9:19pm

   Gloriavale leaders issue public apology to victims for historic abuse in community (opens in new tab)

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3. 1NewsMon 20 Jan 2025, 10:07am

   Gloriavale apologises to survivors for historic abuse in community (opens in new tab)

4. RNZMon 20 Jan 2025, 12:34pm

   Gloriavale leader makes public apology for historic abuse (opens in new tab)