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Media enquiries
The Royal Commission of Inquiry’s role ended on 25 June 2024, the date it delivered its final report to the Governor-General of New Zealand, and the Inquiry is now closed. The Department of Internal Affairs provides administrative support to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry and is the recipient of the Royal Commission’s records.
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Survivor Advisory Group appointed
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in Care has announced the appointment of a Survivor Advisory Group. The group will represent survivors of abuse in State care and those from faith-based institutions. Commission Chair Sir Anand
The Royal Commission welcomes the Government’s Inquiry approach
The Royal Commission has welcomed the Government’s approach outlining how it plans to respond to issues that emerge during the course of the Inquiry. The Royal Commission will investigate the abuse and neglect of children, young people and
Preservation of Documents
The Royal Commission of Inquiry has welcomed a move by the Government’s Chief Archivist to implement a disposal moratorium over any information held by government agencies that may be relevant to the Commission. Government agencies are prohibited
Royal Commission Update - February 2019
Kia ora koutou. Today is the one-year anniversary of the formal establishment of the Royal Commission (noting that the Terms of Reference were confirmed by the Government in November 2018). This is a significant milestone and an opportunity to
Message to survivors
As you may have heard, the Royal Commission of Inquiry has released the name and email address of an individual to another person. We are extremely disappointed this occurred and apologise to all survivors. At the Royal Commission, our highest
Post-Cabinet Press Conference
Video footage of the Post-Cabinet Press Conference with the the Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern, Minister Tracey Martin and Chair Sir Anand Satyanand.
Terms of Reference set for Inquiry into Abuse in Care
The Chair of the Royal Commission Sir Anand Satyanand has welcomed the Government’s delivery of the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry into Abuse in Care. “I am pleased the Government has taken on board my recommendations to extend the scope of
Government update of Royal Commission timeframe
Nearly 500 people have now registered to engage with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into State Care, says Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin. The Royal Commission, led by Sir Anand Satyanand, has been preparing so that it is best-placed to do
Statement from Royal Commission Chair Sir Anand Satyanand
I have filed a report with the Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon Tracey Martin, about my many consultations with the public on the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission on Historical Abuse in State Care. These consultations began in February
Appointment of Executive Director
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care welcomes the appointment of Mervin Singham as the Executive Director of the Royal Commission. Mervin Singham currently holds the position of Deputy Chief Executive Strategy and