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The Royal Commission of Inquiry’s role ended on 25 June 2024, the date it delivered its final report to the Governor-General of New Zealand, and the Inquiry is now closed. The Department of Internal Affairs provides administrative support to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry and is the recipient of the Royal Commission’s records.
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Survivors in prison begin sharing their experiences of abuse
Survivors of abuse in State care and faith-based institutions have begun sharing their experiences with Abuse in Care Inquiry Commissioners in prisons.
Royal Commission Ambassadors required
The Royal Commission is seeking to engage a small group of people to increase our connection with survivor communities...
Inquiry welcomes confidentiality waiver
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has welcomed a move by Crown agencies to lift confidentiality obligations on survivors of abuse...
First procedural hearing explained
The first Procedural hearing of the Abuse in Care Inquiry is on Monday, 19 August at 10am at Rydges Hotel, Federal Street in Auckland.
Sir Anand Satyanand to step down as Chair of Abuse in Care Inquiry
The Chair of the Abuse in Care Inquiry, Sir Anand Satyanand, has announced his resignation, to take effect in November.
Allegations raised against a staff member
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in Care is aware of allegations raised against a staff member.
Survivor feedback from first private sessions
Hear how survivors found sharing their experiences at the Inquiry's first private sessions, run in May 2019.
Memorandum of Understanding signed
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions and the Department of Corrections...
Survivors begin sharing experiences of abuse
Survivors of abuse in State and faith-based institutions have begun sharing their experiences with Commissioners in private sessions.
Conflict management plans published
The Royal Commission has published management plans to address any conflicts of interests held by Commissioners.