It has responded at length to the claims – which include incredible detail of life inside the religious community. The Gloriavale Christian Community is an isolated, closed community. "As a religious community it is important that those who join the community understand, acknowledge and live by the core beliefs of those that live there. The Gloriavale Christian Community is based at Haupiri on the West Coast. "For those that have family members who choose to remain, those family members will continue to be welcomed and supported as valued members of the community," Gloriavale says.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 19, 2021 00:02 UTC