6 Oct 2020

Ex-Gloriavale members urge Ardern to launch inquiry into sect

From Checkpoint, 6:12 pm on 6 October 2020

Former Gloriavale members are picketing Tuesday's leaders debate in Christchurch in the hope of forcing the Prime Minister to launch an inquiry into the secretive religious sect on the South Island's West Coast.

They're growing frustrated by what they believe is a lack of action from any government agency in response to claims by former residents of abuse exploitation, poor education and health services.

Sally Murphy reports.