Royal Commission Ambassadors required

The Royal Commission is seeking to engage a small group of people to increase:. our connection with survivor communities,. awareness of the Royal Commission’s work. engagement with the Royal Commission’s work. Key activities for the Ambassador

Inquiry welcomes confidentiality waiver

The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has welcomed a move by Crown agencies to lift confidentiality obligations on survivors of abuse in State care arising from settlement agreements with the Crown. This means survivors who want to

First procedural hearing explained

The first Procedural hearing of the Abuse in Care Inquiry is on Monday, 19 August at 10am at Rydges Hotel, Federal Street in Auckland. A procedural hearing is a meeting to help the Inquiry prepare for a public hearing, to make sure it runs as well

Sir Anand Satyanand to step down as Chair of Abuse in Care Inquiry

The Chair of the Abuse in Care Inquiry, Sir Anand Satyanand, has announced his resignation, to take effect in November. Sir Anand was appointed Chair of the Inquiry following its establishment by the Government in February 2018. Sir Anand said that

Allegations raised against a staff member

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in Care is aware of allegations raised against a staff member. These are serious allegations and they are being treated as such. We understand this matter has been referred to New Zealand Police.

Survivor feedback from first private sessions

Hear how survivors found sharing their experiences at the Inquiry's first private sessions, run in May 2019. “Brilliant - was ten out of ten. It was outstanding. Well thought out, which is important. It was really important to have the printed

Memorandum of Understanding signed

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions and the Department of Corrections have formalised an agreement to support people in prisons to participate in the Inquiry. Commissioner

Survivors begin sharing experiences of abuse

Survivors of abuse in State and faith-based institutions have begun sharing their experiences with Commissioners in private sessions. The private sessions allow survivors to share their experiences and memories with individual Commissioners. These

Conflict management plans published

The Royal Commission has published Conflict Management Plans to address any conflicts of interests held by Commissioners. Management plans include actions that may restrict Commissioners’ participation in deliberations or report-writing that