Julia GabelPolitical Journalist·NZ Herald·19 Jun, 2026 07:36 AM5 mins to read‌Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stands alongside minister Erica Stanford as the Government makes a formal apology for abuse in state and faith-based care. Photo / Mark MitchellOfficials predict up to 80 additional abuse in care claims for redress could be lodged each year as the Government expands the state system to include more contemporary claims of abuse.

Advice prepared for the minister in charge of the scheme, Erica Stanford, and obtained by the Herald under