Kia Anga Whakamua - Looking Ahead
Te Rōpū Tautoko Transition and Summary
With the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care having completed its work, the work of Te Ropu Tautoko has concluded. However, efforts to responds to reports of abuse and to strengthen safeguarding practices continue.
Te Rōpū Tautoko thank all those who have contributed to the work of responding to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care and join with the bishops and congregational leaders in hoping that the Inquiry’s report and the work that flows from it will result in a better society and a safer environment for all people.
Leaders of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand have responded to the Final Report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.
Key Reports for the Catholic Church
Assessment Report
An Assessment of the Implementation of the Safeguarding Culture Standards of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand. Click here to access.
Final Report
The Royal Commission’s final report was published on July 24. Click here to access it.
Stolen Lives, Marked Souls
A report from the inquiry into the Order of the Brothers of St John of God at Marylands School and Hebron Trust.
He Purapura Ora, he Māra Tipu
Recommendations on how survivors of abuse in state and faith-based care should be heard and get redress for the harm suffered.
Documents from Te Rōpū Tautoko
Info Gathering Project
Statistical information on reports of abuse held by Catholic entities, collated by Te Rōpū Tautoko.
Roadmap
Responding to the recommendations and themes arising from the Royal Commission.
Chronology
An outline of work undertaken by Catholic leaders in Aotearoa–New Zealand in response to abuse, from 1962 - 2020.
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Other Documents & Reports
Report Abuse or Concerns
The Church takes all complaints of abuse seriously. Complaints of sexual abuse against church personnel in New Zealand are referred to the Church's National Office for Professional Standards (NOPS).
Increased public discussion can be the catalyst for people to come forward. We encourage anyone who has been abused by a priest or religious to contact NOPS, for your story to be heard and your complaint to be investigated. Alternately you may choose to go directly to the Police, and the Church will support anyone who requires assistance to do this.
Email: prof.standards@nzcbc.org.nz
Phone: 0800 114 622
