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2004-1022 - The Press - Deep remorse
by Turi Gibbs - I was a longtime friend of Andy
Read, the man who killed Waiouru army cadet Grant Bain. I know that Andy felt
deep remorse and shame and also had tried his hardest to learn from the
unforgivable mistakes he had made.
2004-1022 - Stuff - Former High
Court judge to look into army cadet allegations
Former High Court judge David Morris would look into allegations army cadets
were abused at the army school they trained at, Defence Minister Mark Burton
said today. ……."Mr Morris, who had a long and distinguished career as a
Crown solicitor and High Court judge, would carry out the ministerial inquiry"……"His
judicial experience will enable him to separate issues of mistreatment from
more serious allegations that even in the context of time may amount to
criminal offences,"……"The claims would be treated credibly,
seriously and professionally".
2004-1022 - Scoop - Ian Fraser
Responds To Waiouru investigation
by Ian Fraser - I welcome the appointment of Mr Justice Morris who appears to
be free thinker and unafraid of controversy. He does not appear to fall into
the category of what I would term ‘old establishment’ so I look forward to
working with him. ” “Given the fact that both Army and Police actions need to
be scrutinized, particularly in relation to the Bain death, I was hoping for
a commission of inquiry….
2004-1022 - NZ Herald -
Former High Court judge to investigate army cadet abuse
NZPA - Former High Court judge David Morris will look into allegations army
cadets were abused at the army school they trained at, Defence Minister Mark
Burton said today. The allegations were first raised earlier this month by
former army cadet Ian Fraser, who claimed there had been widespread
"physical, psychological and sexual abuse" of cadets at the Waiouru
Regular Force Cadet School. Mr Burton announced previously that an
independent assessor would examine complaints of abuse at Waiouru army cadet
school dating back to the 1960s.
2004-1022 - NZ
Government - Independent assessor named for Waiouru
investigation
Press Release - Defence Minister Mark Burton today announced that former High
Court Judge, Hon David Morris is to be appointed to act as independent
assessor for the Ministerial Inquiry to examine the responses and comments
received relating to alleged abuses at the Waiouru Regular Force Cadet
School. “Hon Morris had a long and distinguished career as a Crown Solicitor
and a High Court Judge. His personal integrity and status assure that the
assessment of these claims will be treated credibly, seriously, and
professionally. His judicial experience will enable him to separate issues of
mistreatment from more serious allegations that, even in the context of the
time, may amount to criminal offences.
2004-1022 - National Party
- National says get it right the first time; Waiouru
by John Carter - National's Defence spokesman John Carter is warning the
Government to get its terms of reference right for the ministerial inquiry
into claims of abuse at the Waiouru army base. "This is paramount if the
Government is to address the claims of abuse properly." Mr Carter
welcomes the announcement of an independent assessor for this inquiry, but he
has some reservations about the 'closed shop' nature of a ministerial
inquiry.
2004-1020 - Timaru Herald
- Caution needed
Editorial - There is plainly a lot of smoke surrounding allegations of cadet
soldier abuse at the Waiouru army camp in the 1970s and 1980s, and the army
and police should conduct full investigations. There are some problems,
however. The passage of time will have clouded memories, and people will be
dispersed throughout the world.
2004-1019 - Waikato Times -
Family angry at probe curbs
by Andrew McAlley - The Te Awamutu family of a
slain army cadet are angry an inquiry ordered by
Defence Minister Mark Burton is being restricted. Grant Bain, 17, was shot
and killed by fellow cadet Andrew Read at the Regular Force Cadet School in
Waiouru in February 1981. Grant's brother, Murray Bain, cannot understand why
the inquiry is permitted only to query events involved with the incident up
to 30 minutes after the shooting.
2004-1019 - The Press -
Waiouru inquiry details expected
Defence Minister Mark Burton will this week announce details of an
independent assessment of claims of abuse at the army's Waiouru Cadet School.
Burton's office has received more than 85
complaints of abuse at the school, which operated between 1948 and 1991.
2004-1019 - NZ Herald -
Naming of assessor in cadet abuse case delayed
by Kevin Taylor - Details of the official inquiry into alleged abuses of
cadets at Waiouru's Army cadet school should be known this week. Defence
Minister Mark Burton last week announced an independent assessor would
investigate claims of abuse at the school and a name would be given to
yesterday's Cabinet meeting. But no assessor was named yesterday. Instead Mr
Burton said an announcement would now be made later this week.
2004-1019 - Manawatu
Standard - Healing time for cadets
by John Myers - Claims that alleged abuse of young soldiers at Waiouru's
Regular Force Cadet School was no different to typical boarding school
behaviour of the era have brought a sharp rebuke from a former cadet. Michael
Everett, of Woodville, said yesterday the difference between cadet school and
boarding school wasn't a subtle one.
2004-1019 - Dominion
Post - Cadet school inquiry terms to be settled
The Government has yet to finalise terms of reference for an inquiry into
allegations of abuse at the former Regular Force Cadet School in Waiouru. Acting
Prime Minister Michael Cullen said yesterday that terms of reference were
expected to be considered by a Cabinet committee on Wednesday.
2004-1018 - NZ
Government - Update on Waiouru investigation
Press Release - “Further work needs to be undertaken to finalise the
appropriate form and terms of reference for this assessment process. I expect
to make an announcement later this week. “I reiterate that these are complex,
historical claims.
2004-1018 - Dominion Post -
To the Point
by M S Hannah - I was amazed to read the remarks of a retired army officer saying the bullying at the cadet school at
Waiouru was no worse than what happened in many boys' boarding schools. Has
he not heard that two wrongs don't make a right?
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