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Royal Commission seeks information from faith-based abuse survivors
The Royal Commission is appealing for information from survivors who reported the abuse they suffered while in faith-based care and and sought redress
Private sessions postponed due to the COVID-19 lockdown are to resume
On 2 June we recommenced face to face private sessions in the Auckland and Wellington regions over the next two months, before travelling further afield.
Commissioner's Blog - Sandra Alofivae
There is a greater sense of optimism around and a real relief that “we’re getting through this together.”
Inquiry launches text-to-speech service
Visitors can now choose to listen to an audio version of content on our website as they follow along with the highlighted text.
Care-experienced children get improved access to Royal Commission through new MOU
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai.
Share your story in writing
Survivors can now share their account of abuse in care in writing with the Royal Commission.
“We know that there’s a Pacific story to be told."
Ali’imuamua Sandra Alofivae experienced first-hand the pressures that Pacific Island families face in New Zealand.
Commissioner's Blog - Dr Andrew Erueti
The Commissioners of the Royal Commission write a monthly blog to keep you up to date with our work at the Inquiry.
Inquiry staff working remotely due to coronavirus
Due to COVID-19 and the current Alert Level 2 our staff will be working remotely. This is not expected to affect most of the services we deliver.
Pānui – March 2020
In the March 2020 edition of the Pānui: State Redress Hearing deferred due to COVID-19 and more.