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Grandchild of Gloriavale leader defends treatment of girls

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A granddaughter of Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd Howard Temple has told a court he is respectful of girls and doesn't have a reputation for inappropriate behaviour. Joanna Courage told the Employment Court she feels safe and has a good life at the Christian commune, as Jean Edwards reports from Christchurch.

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