Presbyterian Church apologises to victims of abuse in its care

Sunday 5 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 5 Oct 2025, 10:40am

The Presbyterian Church has issued public apologies to survivors of abuse experienced while in its care. Apologies were delivered in Dunedin and Auckland following a Royal Commission report released over a year ago. Reverend Rose Luxford stated the church intended to honour those affected.

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1. The Press via RNZSun 5 Oct 2025, 10:07am

   A year after abuse-in-care report, Presbyterian Church finally apologises (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab), Stuff (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 5 Oct 2025, 10:40am

   A year after abuse-in-care report, Presbyterian Church apologises (opens in new tab)