This Minute sets out directions for the Royal Commission of Inquiry’s upcoming public hearing into the institutional responses of Faith-Based institutions to abuse in Faith-based care (the hearing). It should be read together with Minute 25 dated

This Minute sets out schedule amendments for the Royal Commission of Inquiry’s upcoming public hearing into the institutional responses of Faith-Based institutions to abuse in Faith-based care (the hearing). It should be read together with Minute

12 October 2022. The Royal Commission’s Faith-based Institutional Response public hearing has been extended by one day, to Friday 21 October. The hearing to examine the responses of faith institutions to abuse and neglect of children, young people

5 October 2022. The responses of faith institutions to abuse and neglect of children, young people and vulnerable adults in their care will be examined by the Royal Commission of Inquiry during a public hearing from 13 to 20 October. The Royal

Jeremy Lightfoot. Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections / Ara Poutama Aotearoa since February 2020. He has had numerous roles since joining Corrections in 2010. Neil Beales. Chief Custodial Officer. Juanita Ryan. Deputy Chief Executive.

Peter Boshier. Chief Ombudsmen from 2015 until March 2024. 2026 Abuse in Care - Royal Commission of Inquiry.

Laulu Mac Leauanae. Secretary for Pacific Peoples and Chief Executive. Aiono Matthew Aileone. Deputy Chief Executive, Policy. 2026 Abuse in Care - Royal Commission of Inquiry.

Dave Samuels. Secretary for Māori Development and Chief Executive since September 2019. Grace Smith. Hautū Deputy Secretary Strategy, Finance and Performance. 2026 Abuse in Care - Royal Commission of Inquiry.

Judge Eivers. Children's Commissioner from October 2021. Glenis Phillip Barbara. Former Te Kaikōmihana Māori mō ngā Tamariki ō Aotearoa, Assistant Māori Commissioner for Children from November 2020-July 2022. Fiona Cassidy. Executive Director,

Peter Hughes CNZM. Public Service Commissioner from July 2016 to February 2024. Prior to this role he served as Secretary of Education for three years, and as Chief Executive at the Ministry of Social Development for 10 years the successor