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Abuse in Care - Royal Commission of Inquiry

Abuse in Care - Royal Commission of Inquiry

This Royal Commission is an independent inquiry into abuse in state care and in the care of faith-based institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Evidence of the Foster Care public hearing

From 13-17 June, survivors who experienced abuse and neglect in foster care will share their experiences and evidence at a public hearing.  It may take several weeks before all the evidence is loaded onto the website.

**Warning** This evidence includes graphic descriptions of abuse.  Well-being support is available via phone, text or email.   

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  Witnesses and evidence

Witness transcripts, briefs of evidence and video footage from their testimony at the hearing can be accessed through the links below.

  • Opening Statements
  • Hemi McCallum
  • Mr EH
  • Ms Elison Mae
  • Dr Sarah Calvert
  • Mr EC
  • Kath Coster
  • Dr Tania Cargo
  • Dr Alayne Mikahere-Hall
  • Ms ED
  • Stephen Shaw
  • Associate Professor Emily Keddell and Dr Ian Hyslop
  • Alex Kaspin
  • Mrs EJ
  • Ms EM
  • Ms EL
  • Ms EF
  • Erica Dobson
  • Transcripts of the panel discussions and closing statements

 

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