New Zealand Prime Minister's Apology for State Care Abuse

Today, the Prime Minister of New Zealand issued an apology for all those who suffered abuse, harm, and neglect while under state care. This apology is aimed particularly at the survivors who were subjected to various forms of abuse within different care institutions. The Prime Minister reflected on the historical abuse, acknowledging that many who faced such violations were not believed, and that numerous perpetrators were never brought to justice. This has led to further abuse that could have been prevented. The government recognized its failings in ensuring the safety of those in its custody and committed itself to better protection and oversight in the future. The final words of the apology were: 'You deserved much better; we did not do enough.' Such statements underline the government's acknowledgment of past mistakes and its desire to instigate meaningful change moving forward.