How the Inquiry works

Find out how the Commissioners will investigate what has happened in care so they can write their report to the Governor General.

How to get involved

Find out how survivors can share their experiences with the Abuse in Care Inquiry.

Follow some of the news of the Royal Commission with a monthly blog from our Commissioners. You can see Chair Judge Coral Shaw’s first blog here.

Each survivor who attends a private session is given the opportunity to send a message to Aotearoa New Zealand.

You can read their messages here.

The Royal Commission will use an approach that is consistent with Te Tiriti. How we adopt its principles of partnership, protection and participation is central to the work of the Inquiry and a core focus of our Māori Partnerships team.