He Purapura Ora, he Māra Tipu from Redress to Puretumu Torowhānui
This report is about the struggle of many survivors of abuse in care to restore their lives, regain their mana and hold previous and current government of the day, State and faith-based institutions to account for the abuse survivors suffered.
Preliminaries
We honour and uphold the dignity of survivors who have so bravely shared their stories here. We acknowledge that some content contains explicit descriptions of tūkino - abuse, harm and trauma - and may evoke strong negative emotional responses for readers. Although this response may be unpleasant and difficult to tolerate, it is also appropriate to feel upset. However, if you or someone in your close circle needs support, please contact your GP or healthcare provider.
Respect others’ truths, breathe deeply, take care of your spirit and be gentle with your heart.
Volume 1
Māori faces and tikanga values nowhere to be seen
Pacific survivors’ culture overlooked
Redress unobtainable for most Deaf and disabled people
Survivors feel without a voice in way redress processes work
Survivors feel left in the dark by inadequate information and contact
Lack of manaakitanga through stressful process
Advocacy and financial help hit and miss
Lack of independence or independent review
Frustration at lack of accountability
Failure to take preventive action and make system change
Long delays a cause of frustration
Financial payments are inadequate
Redress was inadequate to restore mana or oranga
Volume 2
Leoni McInroe: A nine-year battle and a woefully inadequate apology
Paul and Earl White: A test case to be won at all costs
Keith Wiffin: Crown resistance despite strong evidence of abuse
Roy Takiaho: Redress from behind prison bars
Robert Oakly: Archdeacon’s sexual abuse has lifelong impacts
Emery-James Wade: Church dragged feet on priest who was known sex offender
David Crichton: Dealing with ministry an “appalling” experience