Tanya and Georgina Sammons gave evidence of their experiences of the Ministry of Social Development’s historic claims process in their attempts to address the abuse they suffered while in foster care.

Leonie McInroe has provided a statement giving evidence about her experiences in seeking justice and compensation for the abuse she suffered in the Child and Adolescent Unit at Lake Alice Hospital, and her desire to see Dr Leeks held accountable, which she feels has still not happened in the 26 years since she filed her civil proceedings.

Earl White gave evidence of the abuse he experienced at Epuni Boys Home and Hokio Beach School, and the process of taking a civil claim in the High Court against the Ministry of Social Development.

Patrick Stevens’ evidence was submitted in writing, as sadly he passed away during Covid-19 lockdown.

Chassy Duncan is Ngāti Kahungunu.

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.

Keith Wiffin gave evidence of his experience in making a claim against the Ministry of Social Development in relation to abuse he suffered while at Epuni Boys’ Home and in family homes.

James Packer is Ngāti Maniapoto.

The Inquiry issues its decisions on applications for leave to make closing submissions at the conclusion of the State Redress hearings.