There is probably no religious group New Zealanders have seen more of over the past decade than Gloriavale.
The West Coast Christian community has been featured in a series of documentaries and many news reports.
The allegations made against the community by former members have been
well covered - the forced marriages, the sexual and physical abuse, the
shunning of anyone who leaves, and the complete financial domination of
all members.
The trust owns land worth about $10 million along with buildings, vehicles and equipment worth about $20 million.
Gloriavale
members live within the confines of the West Coast base, sign over all
their assets to the trust when they join, and work unpaid for the
community.
Any income that community members earn is donated to
the trust to cover food, medical costs, clothing and laundry costs for
the community.
Gloriavale founder Hopeful Christian dies | Stuff.co.nz
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