This report updates the high-level activity and performance expectations of the Royal Commission into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions (the Inquiry) for the 2020/2021 year for the quarter ended 30 June 2021.

In July 2021, the Hon.

***Distressing content warning*** Talanoa is a concept recognised in many Pacific island nations including Niue, Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Hawai’i and the Cook Islands.

***Distressing content warning*** Associate Professor Hon.

***Distressing content warning*** Fa’amoana Luafutu came to New Zealand from Samoa when he was 8 years old.

***Distressing content warning*** Tigilau Ness is a first-generation New Zealand-born Niuean.

***Distressing content warning*** Tesimoni Fuavao is a 66-year old man of Tongan descent.

***Distressing content warning*** Mr CE shared his experience of migrating from Samoa with his family at a young age and his pathway into care following serious physical violence at home.

***Distressing content warning*** Ngatokorima Mauauri grew up immersed in both his Cook Island and Māori heritage.

***Distressing content warning*** Joanna Oldham is of Tongan and Palangi descent.