5633 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Police

5633 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Police: What steps, if any, is the government taking to ensure residents at the Gloriavale Christian Community do not become victims of sexual offending?

Hon Mark Mitchell: I am advised that Police has an extensive history serving the victims of offending from the Gloriavale Christian Community, with over six years of service delivery across family harm, sexual violence and other offending committed within the community. There is a very experienced and dedicated full time investigation team based on the West Coast of the South Island, this is coupled with a strong cross agency commitment for prevention and education. The current issues identified by the situation in India are part of a cross-agency working group to establish further facts.