The Lake
Stuff Audio and Popsock MediaFor more than five years, New Zealand investigative journalist Aaron Smale has been digging into the injustices - and crimes - of the state welfare system of Aotearoa New Zealand. Of all the unbelievable stories he has investigated, none is more shocking than what happened to children and adolescents at Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital in the 1970s under the supervision of head psychiatrist Selwyn ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture | ||||
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- Fantastic Reporting
Intense story, the abuse is horrific.
Apple Podcasts5tattooed lady mama
Australiaa year ago - So sad
I’ve only just found this podcast and it’s brilliant, horrific and beautiful. Also really well presented by Aaron 10/10
Apple Podcasts5i like weird stuffAustraliaa year ago - Profoundly unifying
Thank you for drawing together the stories and sharing so skill fully with us all. The pain and sorrow of atrocities such as these are easier to hold, when we are shown we are not alone. Big love.
Apple Podcasts5Abrasive AnimatorAustralia2 years ago - Heart breaking 💔
This was a really tough one to listen to. I cried and cried during episode 4, for the pain and suffering these young children went through. No one should have to ever experience that level of depravity at the hands of the ones who were meant to protect them!!! Rangi and Tyrone, the only silver lining is you found each other again after all these decades, and for that, my heart is truly happy for you both. As for the NZ government, you have blood on your hands!!!
Apple Podcasts5Mezzles21Australia2 years ago - If anyone knew Dwayne
So much Hugs and love to you beautiful people who didn’t give up, even with the odds you kept going, you’ve shared your stories and I’d like to share some love … I can’t even find the right words to express, as there aren’t any that are fitting enough for the heart felt for each of you…
I had a cousin Dwayne that went through this system.
Apple Podcasts5Dwayne TaranakiAustralia2 years ago
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