Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will deliver a national apology for the survivors of Abuse in care. The apology will be delivered on Tuesday 12 November in Parliament in Wellington.
The government will also detail more of their response to the Royal Commission’s final report.
Lead Coordination Minister Erica Stanford says, “It will be a very significant day for survivors, their families, whānau and support networks.
“As a country, we will formally acknowledge the tremendous harm and the failings of state and faith-based institutions that was perpetuated across New Zealand over decades.”
She says the government’s priority is to ensure as many survivors as possible can attend an apology event.
As many survivors of abuse in care may have never disclosed their abuse, there will be no verification process undertaken for the expressions of interest. The system will be operated on a trust basis.
Minister Stanford says, “Travel assistance will be provided in forms of air travel, petrol vouchers, gift cards, and train and bus tickets. For survivors who prefer to use their own transport, costs will be reimbursed.”
“Costs associated with travelling to all apology events will be covered, including one night of accommodation for those travelling from outside of an event city. Food costs will also be covered.
Due to the limited space available in Parliament, the public apology will be live streamed to the Due Drop Events Centre in Auckland, Shed 6 in Wellington, and the Christchurch Town Hall.
Registration is from Thursday, 12 September to Monday 30 September.
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