Distressing content warning. Garth Young has been employed by MSD or its predecessors since 1984 and has held a number of roles. He was Lead Claims Advisor with the Historic Claims Team. His evidence included the composition and functions of various

Distressing content warning. At the time of the hearing Linda Hrstich-Meyer was the General Manager of Historic Claims at MSD, and has held a variety of roles within MSD for over 20 years. Her evidence included the development and implementation of

Distressing content warning. Simon MacPherson is one of three witnesses who gave evidence on behalf of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). He was Deputy Chief Executive for the Policy branch and a member of MSD’s Senior Leadership Team. He

This plan provides an overview of witnesses giving evidence at the State redress hearing. It is provisional, so may change before or during the hearing. Related Documents. 2026 Abuse in Care - Royal Commission of Inquiry.

Distressing content warning. Joan Bellingham gave evidence on her experience as a trainee nurse at Burwood Hospital, and then as a patient at Princess Margaret Hospital periodically from 1970 until 1982. Joan shared the difficulties she experienced

Distressing content warning. Chassy Duncan is Ngāti Kahungunu. He gave evidence about the ongoing process of resolving claims of abuse against the Ministry of Social Development in relation to his time in Child Youth and Family care and the

Distressing content warning. Kerry Johnson was assessed at a young age as having an intellectual disability. He gave evidence about the historic claims process as it relates to his time at a faith-based boarding school, at a special residential

Distressing content warning. James Packer is Ngāti Maniapoto. James is Deaf and has Aspergers syndrome. On his behalf, his mother, Cheryl Munro, gave evidence of the many attempts by him, and his family, to get the Ministry of Education to engage

Distressing content warning. Testimony begins from around 3.21.00 on the video. Dr Fiona Inkpen gave evidence on behalf of Stand Children’s Services Tū Māia Whānau (Stand Tū Māia), describing the historic abuse claims received by Stand Tū

Distressing content warning. 29 September: Part 1 testimony of Cooper Legal begins from 1:23:45 on video. Part 2 testimony of Cooper Legal begins from 17:20 on video. Sonja Cooper and Amanda Hill expanded on the evidence relating to redress that