Mitchell HagemanMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·30 Jun, 2026 08:34 PM6 mins to read‌The allegations form part of a wider investigation into concerning parenting practices at the commune. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYAt 19, Dan Nicholson and his family left the controversial religious community and never looked back. He tells Mitchell Hageman his story, and what he believes Dame Julie Christie’s new documentary got wrong.

A former Gloriavale member believes a new documentary was unnecessary and did not accurately portray the reality