The Gloriavale Christian community on the West Coast. Photo: NZ HeraldParties to the High Court proceedings brought by former Gloriavale member John Ready against the community's leaders have reached a settlement agreement. A resolution was reacted at the conference, with the public trust agreeing to perform a reviewing role for a period of 18 months, with regular reports made to the High Court. "The parties are pleased with the outcome which will help to ensure the ongoing future of Gloriavale as a faith-based community," the media statement said. Ready, who was banished from Gloriavale more than three years ago, had launched a civil claim at the High Court.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 10, 2021 01:07 UTC