There's been a significant development in the Police investigation into Gloriavale.
A number of charges have been laid against a senior member of the reclusive Christian community on the West Coast.
Police have confirmed to Newshub on Friday that historic charges have been laid against a West Coast man that Newshub understands is a senior member of the Gloriavale community.
This is the latest development in the investigation. Several charges have previously been laid against other members of Gloriavale.
Police formed part of an all-government response team involving other agencies such as Oranga Tamariki and WorkSafe, all of which have had a lens on the isolated West Coast sect.
Newshub can't tell you who the senior member is or what the charges are, but there are several senior members at Gloriavale and all of them have the title of 'shepherd'.
Newshub understands this defendant will be appearing in court next week.
