Report: He Purapura Ora, he Māra Tipu From Redress to Puretumu Torowhānui

This report is about the struggle of many survivors of abuse in care to restore their lives, regain their mana and hold previous and current government of the day, State and faith-based institutions to account for the abuse survivors suffered.

News: Abuse survivors failed by State and faith-based institutions; apologies and independent puretumu torowhānui scheme needed

The Abuse in Care Royal Commission notes the Government’s commitment to introduce a new, independent, survivor-focussed puretumu torowhānui system, as recommended by the Inquiry. Go to News article.

Minute 18

Minute 18 is a document about the natural justice process followed by the Inquiry. It relates to our ability to make findings against Dr Selwyn Leeks’ conduct.

News: Abuse in Care Royal Commission can make findings against former Lake Alice psychiatrist Dr Selwyn Leeks

Link to news item acknowledging news from NZ Police that a former staff member from Lake Alice Child and Adolescent Unit has been charged in relation to allegations of abuse against patients who were in care in the unit.

News: Royal Commission delivers its report on recommendations for puretumu, holistic redress, for survivors of abuse in care

Pānui 25 November

View the latest Royal Commission newsletter sent to survivors and stakeholders

Redress Roundtable Discussion, 1-2 July 2021

Link to transcript and video.

News: St Peter’s Cambridge apology to survivors of abuse in care – response from Coral Shaw, Chair, Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry

News item from 24 November

Condolences on Te Taumata member Neville Baker's passing

16 November

Report: Hāhā-uri, Hāhā-tea – Māori Involvement in State Care 1950-1999

Crown Response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry and Ihi Research presented the Royal Commission with this independent research report about Māori in State care.

New website page: Pacific community

As part of the website upgrade a page has been dedicated to the Pacific community.

New website page: Timeline

As part of the website upgrade there is now a timeline showing achievements made since the Commission started.