Apology

Work is currently underway on a new redress scheme for abuse survivors in line with Tuesday's formal state apology.

The money was announced as the government made its formal apology on Tuesday for the horrific suffering endured by thousands.

“If they can not acknowledge takatāpui in their apology, it’s a good indicator that this is going to continue."

He also acknowledged and apologised on behalf of all successive Labour-led governments for playing a role in the neglect, abuse, trauma and torture.

In his address to the survivors, he said his apology represented his government and all the governments before him.

Oranga Tamariki chief exeutive Andrew Bridgman makes an informal apology to the state survivors ahead of the Prime Minister's national apology.

This morning, Eugene Ryder will stand in the public gallery at Parliament to hear the government say sorry.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is going to make an apology to the survivors of state and faith-based abuse but one national network is questioning the venue.

A survivor and expert of abuse in care are urging the government to announce details of a redress system by the time a national apology is given in Parliament.

On November 12 the government and opposition parties will apologise on behalf of the nation for the failures of the State across many governments.