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Are records kept of suicides or suicide attempts in respect of people who are or have been resident in the Gloriavale Christian Community; for each of the last three years what number of suicides or suicide attempts have occured?

Answered Question 7997 (2026)
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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  • Are records kept of suicides or suicide attempts in respect of people who are or have been resident in the Gloriavale Christian Community; for each of the last three years what number of suicides or suicide attempts have occured?

Answered by

Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand does not keep a record of suicides or suicide attempts in respect of people who are, or have been, a resident in the Gloriavale Christian Community.