A man from the Gloriavale Christian community has admitted a raft of charges relating to the alleged sexual abuse of children.
The 55-year-old appeared in the Greymouth District Court this morning via audio visual link from a Christchurch courtroom.
Heavy suppression orders prevent the Herald from publishing his name or any details that might identify him.
But his connection to the reglious community - where the offending and alleged offending occured - can be reported.
The man is accused of sexually violating and indecently assaulting a number of different young people.
