Evidence of the Māori Public Hearing
From 7-18 March 2022, Māori survivors and their whānau from throughout the motu shared their lived experiences of being abused in care, and the ongoing impacts the tūkino, or abuse, has on them and their whānau. 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.
Witnesses and evidence
Witness transcripts, briefs of evidence and video footage from their testimony at the hearing can be accessed through the links below.
- Pōwhiri & Opening Statements
- Tupua Urlich
- Ihorangi Reweti-Peters
- Ms AG, Ms AH, Mr AI, Ms AJ, Ms AK
- Glenda Maihi
- Ms AF
- Ms AE
- Tumohe Clarke
- Ms NN
- Hohepa Taiaroa
- Te Aroha Knox
- Karanui whānau
- Paora Sweeney
- Wiremu Waikari
- Harry Tutahi
- Waiana Kotara
- Rev. Dinah Lambert
- Mr MM
- Natasha Emery
- Harris Whānau - Te Enga, Joyce, Mereani,
- Stuart and Lee Harris
- Closing Panel
- Closing statements