One year on, we must question the value of an apology made by a Government that refuses to listen and respond to the voices of survivors.
Every child, young person or adult placed in state or faith-based care should be protected from harm and given everything they need to thrive.
Survivors have repeatedly called for the Government to implement all 138 recommendations which resulted from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, honour the principles of Te Tiriti, & critically, stop the boot camp programmes that continue the cycle of harm to rangatahi in care today.
Nov 11, 2025 20:51Survivors of abuse suffered at the hands of the state and churches deserve more than an apology; they deserve action.
This Govt has a responsibility to ensure that no one ever again suffers the horrific abuses these survivors have. The Govt’s policies are going in a different direction.
Today, we renew our commitment to all those survivors, whānau, hapū, iwi, communities and support networks who advocated and told their stories throughout the Inquiry. We will continue to stand with them and support their urgent call for action.
