Crown issues formal apology to survivors of abuse in care

Wednesday 13 November 2024 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 13 Nov 2024, 5:00am

In this story Christopher Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and government agency chiefs delivered a formal apology on Tuesday to survivors of abuse in state and faith-based institutions. While some survivors described the apology as a start, others expressed a need for clear timeframes for redress and meaningful action to prevent further abuse.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffWed 13 Nov 2024, 5:00am

   ‘Put your money where your mouth is’ survivors say to state apology (opens in new tab)

2. The PostWed 13 Nov 2024, 5:00am

   Survivors of state care abuse want more than an apology (opens in new tab)

   • Public apology ‘a start’ but abuse survivors wait for impact (opens in new tab) Wed 13 Nov 2024, 5:00am
3. The PressWed 13 Nov 2024, 5:00am

   Government apology ‘genuine’ but lacked clear timeframe for redress, says survivor (opens in new tab)