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New Zealand Minister Prioritizes Child Safety at Gloriavale

10/28/2025

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Louise Upston, New Zealand's Social Development and Employment Minister, leads a ministerial group responding to Royal Commission recommendations on Gloriavale.
The Royal Commission urged the government to ensure safety for children and adults at Gloriavale.
Former resident Virginia Courage disclosed disturbing disciplinary practices, including covering children's mouths.
Upston said she was unaware of these practices until recently and will prioritize child safety at Gloriavale, whose private school is under scrutiny.

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Louise Upston, New Zealand's Social Development and Employment Minister, leads a ministerial group responding to Royal Commission recommendations on Gloriavale.
The Royal Commission urged the government to ensure safety for children and adults at Gloriavale.
Former resident Virginia Courage disclosed disturbing disciplinary practices, including covering children's mouths.
Upston said she was unaware of these practices until recently and will prioritize child safety at Gloriavale, whose private school is under scrutiny.