***Distressing content warning*** Witness Summaries Fr Timothy Duckworth At the time of the hearing Fr Duckworth was the Provincial of the New Zealand Society of Mary (often known as the Marist Fathers and Brothers) and had been in the role since the 1st of February 2020.

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***Distressing content warning*** Witness Summaries Reverend Tara Tautari At the time of the hearing Reverend Tautari was the General Secretary of the Methodist Church.

***Distressing content warning*** Witness Summaries Howard Temple At the time of the hearing Mr Temple had been the leader of the Gloriavale Community since May 2018 and a member of the Community for over thirty years.

Peter Boshier Chief Ombudsmen from 2015 until March 2024.

Peter Hughes CNZMPublic Service Commissioner from July 2016 to February 2024.

Laulu Mac LeauanaeSecretary for Pacific Peoples and Chief Executive.

Jeremy LightfootChief Executive of the Department of Corrections / Ara Poutama Aotearoa since February 2020.

Dave SamuelsSecretary for Māori Development and Chief Executive since September 2019 Grace SmithHautū Deputy Secretary Strategy, Finance and Performance.