Gloriavale leader pleads guilty to indecent assault charges

Wednesday 30 July 2025 · 7 outlets · 6 reports · updated Wed 30 Jul 2025, 12:06pm

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Howard Temple, the 85-year-old Overseeing Shepherd of Gloriavale, has pleaded guilty to 12 charges of sexual offending at Greymouth District Court. The charges involve the indecent assault of six girls and women at the West Coast commune. Temple has been remanded on bail until his next court appearance in August.

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1. The PressWed 30 Jul 2025, 11:16am

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2. 1NewsWed 30 Jul 2025, 11:21am

   Gloriavale leader admits to sexual abuse (opens in new tab)

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3. NZ HeraldWed 30 Jul 2025, 11:33am

   Gloriavale leader Howard Temple pleads guilty to indecent assault (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesWed 30 Jul 2025, 11:50am

   Gloriavale leader admits indecent assault (opens in new tab)

5. RNZWed 30 Jul 2025, 12:06pm

   Gloriavale leader Howard Temple pleads guilty to indecency charges (opens in new tab)

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