As part of its investigation into abuse in State residential care the Inquiry will undertake a case study, including public hearings, into the abuse and neglect of children and young people in the following residences (together “the case study residences”): Epuni Boys’ Home (Lower Hutt) Hokio Beach School (Horowhenua) Kohitere Boys’ Training Centre (Horowhenua) Ōwairaka Boys’ Home (Auckland) Bollard Girls’ Home (Auckland) Kingslea Girls’ Home / Burwood Training Centre (Christchurch) Moerangi Treks (Urewera) Whakapakari (Great Barrier Island) State-owned Family homes (nationwide).

The Inquiry will investigate abuse in State and faith-based disability care settings in New Zealand.

This investigation will examine issues and themes that are particularly relevant to disabled people’s experiences of abuse in care.

This investigation will examine and report on abuse and neglect of children and young people in residences run by the State.