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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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Research and engagement Rangahau me ngā tūhonhono

This page contains information on engagement with survivors, their whānau, support networks and communities along with publications and reports commissioned by the Inquiry

How people engaged with the Inquiry

Survivors, witness, whānau and others engaged with the Inquiry in multiple ways, on their terms.

Public hearings

The Inquiry held more than 133 days of public hearings from June 2019 to October 2022. Most public hearings were held in person in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and streamed live online.

Research

A range of different publications and reports were commissioned to help inform the Inquiry’s work. Read the material and review the conclusions of the research that were undertaken.

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    • About the Royal Commission
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    • Timeline
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  • Kohinga tuhinga Document library
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    • Case studies
    • Recommendations
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