Evidence of the Faith-based institutions response hearing
The responses of faith institutions to abuse and neglect of thousands of children, young people and vulnerable adults in their care will be examined by the Royal Commission of Inquiry during a final public hearing, from 13 to 21 October.
**Warning** This evidence includes graphic descriptions of abuse. Well-being support is available via phone, text or email.
Witnesses and evidence
Witness transcripts, briefs of evidence and video footage from their testimony at the hearing can be accessed through the links below.
Transcripts
All Transcripts from the Faith-based Institutions response hearing
Day 1 Thursday 13 October
- Opening Statements
- Gloriavale Christian Community
Day 2 Monday 17 October
- Catholic Education - St Patrick's College Silverstream
- The Dioceses and Congregations of the Catholic Church of Aotearoa New Zealand
Day 3 Tuesday 18 October
- The Methodist Church of New Zealand (Contextual)
- The Methodist Church of New Zealand and Wesley College (Panel One)
- The Methodist Church of New Zealand and Wesley College (Panel Two)
Day 4 Wednesday 19 October
- Presbyterian Support Central
- Presbyterian Support Otago
- Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand
- Dilworth Survivors Class Action Group Opening
- Dilworth School and Trust Board Opening
- Anglican Education - Dilworth School
Day 5 Thursday 20 October
- Anglican Education - Dilworth School - continued
- Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Closing statements begin
Day 6 Friday 21 October
- Closing statements continue