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Media enquiries
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.
All media inquiries should be sent to media@dia.govt.nz.
Royal Commission Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital investigation
The Abuse in Care Inquiry will conduct a full, independent and impartial investigation into allegations of abuse at the Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital.
New Inquiry Chair gives first official speech
Inquiry Chair Coral Shaw has urged the New Zealand Māori Council to engage with the Commission at her first formal speaking opportunity.