The Gloriavale Christian Community. Photo: George HeardPolice and Oranga Tamariki staff remain at Gloriavale investigating alleged child abuse at the West Coast Christian Community. They said a "significant number" of community members were spoken to over a range of alleged offending and further inquiries were needed. Meanwhile, a 21-year-old man admitted sexual offending at Gloriavale. The offending occurred at Gloriavale between 2015 and 2018, when the offender was himself a teenager.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 13, 2021 00:11 UTC