Distressing content warning. Frances gave evidence about the sexual and emotional abuse she experienced in the early 1970s when she was a primary school student. The abuser was a Marist Brother who taught at the nearby Marist Brothers intermediate

Distressing content warning. Una Jagose QC, who previously held roles within the Crown Law Office (CLO) since 2002 until her appointment as Solicitor-General in February 2016, gave evidence about CLO’s involvement in historic claims and the

Distressing content warning. Steven Groom was the General Manager of Public Ministerial and Executive Services at Oranga Tamariki. His evidence included the origin and establishment of Oranga Tamariki, decisions relating to responsibility for

Distressing content warning. Helen Hurst was the Associate Deputy Secretary, Operational Delivery in the Ministry of Education’s Sector Enablement and Support group (MOE). Her evidence provided background information about the education landscape

Distressing content warning. 2026 Abuse in Care - Royal Commission of Inquiry.

This investigation will examine and report on abuse and neglect of children and young people in residences run by the State. Related Documents. 2026 Abuse in Care - Royal Commission of Inquiry.

Distressing content warning. Philip Knipe, Chief Legal Advisor, gave evidence on behalf of the Ministry of Health (MOH). His evidence included how MOH received, processed, managed and conducted its strategies in relation to civil claims up to 1993.

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

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. 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