By Jonathan Killick ofPhoto: Stuff / Ricky WilsonIt's supposed to be a haven of healing and spiritual awakening but residents of the Kawai Purapura community say they've been hurt and deceived. The Prema Trust is run by trustees Phil Cottingham and his wife Jenny, who also goes by the name Sivitiri. Wellpark college, which is owned by the Prema Trust, was put into liquidation following a shareholders resolution last year. Photo: Stuff / Ricky WilsonCompany records show it owed around $500,000 to creditors. Yet, according to its website it has a temple named after Sivitri, "supported" by Prema trust, and used for "devotional singing and chanting".

Source: Stuff May 14, 2024 11:44 UTC