The Stolen Children of Aotearoa
A podcast about gang whānau and their journey to speak out about the abuse they experienced as children in Aotearoa’s state-care system.
Episodes
Speaking Out
Albie and April were among survivors who spoke out for an inquiry into abuse in care. As the Royal Commission's findings reveal the extent of the abuser that happened, what does it mean for them?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
April
We hear from April, who spent time in state-run girls' homes across the South Island as a teenager. We hear her story as a survivor of abuse and the impact it had on her.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The Brothers
Brothers Albie, Rob, and Jason speak with journalist Aaron Smale about the violence and abuse they experienced in state care as children and how that led them to joining Mangu Kaha / Black Power.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Introducing: The Stolen Children of Aotearoa
This podcast is about a gang whānau and their journey to speak out about the abuse they experienced as children in Aotearoa’s state-care system, and their hopes for a better future.The Stolen Children of Aotearoa project began in 2018 when journalist Aaron Smale spoke to filmmaker Julian Arahanga at the Māoriland Film Festival. They’d both attended St Stephens School and this project was an opport
