Gloriavale leader Howard Temple faces trial for sexual offending charges

Tuesday 29 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated Tue 29 Jul 2025, 9:14pm

In this story Gloriavale Christian Community, Greymouth District Court

Howard Temple is appearing in Greymouth District Court facing 24 charges of indecent assault and indecency spanning more than 25 years. Former Gloriavale members have testified that Temple touched and kissed young girls, though his lawyer has denied allegations of groping. Temple has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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1. RNZTue 29 Jul 2025, 5:03am

   Scores of letters from Howard Temple a pattern of inappropriate behaviour - former Gloriavale member (opens in new tab)

   • Former Gloriavale women say they were groped, kissed by leader Howard Temple (opens in new tab) Tue 29 Jul 2025, 7:51pm
2. Stuff via RNZTue 29 Jul 2025, 10:59am

   Gloriavale leader Howard Temple 'did not grope', lawyer says (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

3. The PressTue 29 Jul 2025, 12:09pm

   Gloriavale leader Howard Temple ‘caressed and kissed’ girls serving food (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 29 Jul 2025, 1:39pm

   Gloriavale leader touched girls as family sat with him, court hears (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesTue 29 Jul 2025, 9:14pm

   'Didn't feel right': Ex-Gloriavale members give evidence (opens in new tab)