Faith-based Redress Hearing (phase 2) 15 to 29 March 2021
About the hearing
In phase 2 of the Faith-based Redress Hearing the Inquiry heard from survivors about their experiences making claims against the Catholic Church, Anglican Church and the Salvation Army and their respective subsidiary and affiliated entities and institutions (including faith-based schools) for abuse in their care.
The Inquiry also heard from representatives from the highest level at New Zealand’s Salvation Army, and Anglican and Catholic Churches who responded to survivors’ evidence and outlined past and current Redress policies and processes.
***Distressing content warning***
This material 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. Respect others’ truths, breathe deeply, take care of your spirit and be gentle with your heart. However, if you or someone in your close circle needs support, please contact your healthcare or wellbeing provider.
Hearing schedule
Outlined below are the survivors and experts that spoke at the hearing. Witness statements, briefs of evidence, video footage and transcripts of their testimony can be accessed through the links below.
Day 1: 15 March 2021
Day 2: 16 March 2021
- Colonel Gerry (continued)
- Murray Houston
Day 3: 17 March 2021
Day 4: 18 March 2021
- Bishop Ross Bay (continued)
- Bishop Peter Carrell
Day 5: 19 March 2021
Day 6: 22 March 2021
- Archbishop Phillip Richardson (continued)
- Archbishop Don Tamihere (continued)
- Opening statements - Catholic Church
Day 7: 23 March 2021
Day 8: 24 March 2021
- Br Peter Horide (continued)
- Virginia Noonan
Day 9: 25 March 2021
- Virginia Noonan (continued)
- Fr Timothy Duckworth