News & Updates

Dilworth Trust has announced the appointment of Matanuku Mahuika to its Board, marking another significant step in its ongoing commitment to enhancing governance at Dilworth.

A new two-year pilot programme has been launched to support the continued mental health and wellbeing of Dilworth survivors.

A new pilot programme has been announced to support the continued mental health and wellbeing of Dilworth survivors.

Dilworth will observe the National Day of Reflection for Survivors of Abuse with two events in November.

Dilworth Trust is strengthening its governance by appointing two new Trustees who will enhance the Board’s skills, experience, and diversity.

On Friday 9 May, the Government announced changes to its redress scheme for survivors of abuse while in state care.

Dilworth Trust has confirmed the appointment of Jonathan Mason to the role of Chair.

Dilworth Trust Chairman Aaron Snodgrass has advised the Dilworth Trust Board that he will resign as Trustee, effective 30 April 2025, having previously announced he will not seek re-election to the chairmanship at the Trust’s annual meeting at the end of April 2025.

On Saturday 1 March 2025, Dilworth Trust will formally acknowledge and apologise to survivors and its community for the historical abuse that occurred at Dilworth School.

Dilworth Trust Chair Aaron Snodgrass has advised Trustees that he will not be seeking re-election to the chairmanship at the Trust’s annual meeting at the end of April 2025. Mr Snodgrass will continue as a Dilworth Trustee to support a positive leadership transition but has decided to prioritise a new phase in his professional career as well as spending more time with his family after nearly seven years as Trust Chair.

The Dilworth Trust Board encourages participation and inputs from former students, especially who were abused, to collaborate on an acknowledgement and apology for the full Dilworth community that is an honest expression of remorse and regret.

Statement from Acting Headmaster Tom Murdoch

The Dilworth Trust Board sends a letter to the president of DOBA confirming its position to exclude former Board Chairs and Headmasters from guest lists, or invitations to attend or participate in events, at Dilworth School or elsewhere hosted by the Board or School.

Media Statement from Dilworth School Headmaster Dan Reddiex

Statement from Dilworth Trust Board Chairman Aaron Snodgrass

Video message from Aaron Snodgrass and Dan Reddiex about Dilworth’s response to the Independent Inquiry recommendations, 31 October 2023

Media release form Dilworth Trust Board

Media release from Dilworth Trust Board

Some Dilworth Old Boy survivors may be eligible to make a claim through the Ministry of Social Development for a rapid payment.

Statement from Dilworth Trust Board Chairman Aaron Snodgrass.

Update from Dilworth Trust Board

Media release from Dilworth Trust Board

Statement from Dilworth Trust Board

Statement from Dilworth Trust Board Chairman Aaron Snodgrass

Media release from Dilworth Trust Board

Video from Aaron Snodgrass, Dilworth Trust Board Chairman about the launch of the Independent Inquiry, and an update on the Redress Programme.

Update from Dilworth Trust Board

Statement from Dilworth Trust Board Chairman Aaron Snodgrass

The Dilworth Trust Board welcomes the commencement of an Independent Inquiry into abuse at Dilworth School, saying it will co-operate fully with the Inquiry and encourages former staff and Board members, Old Boys and the wider Dilworth community to participate.

Letter from Aaron Snodgrass, Dilworth Trust Board Chairman

Dilworth Trust Board has today announced that The Hon. Dame Silvia Cartwright ONZ PCNZM DBE QSO DStJ will head the Independent Inquiry into abuse at Dilworth School. She will be joined by Frances Joychild QC, a senior barrister with extensive experience in cases of human rights and sexual abuse, as Co-inquirer.

Statement from Dilworth Trust Board Chairman Aaron Snodgrass in response to the conviction of Leonard Cave.

Statement from Dilworth Trust Board Chairman Aaron Snodgrass

Media release from Dilworth Trust Board

Script to a message from Aaron Snodgrass, Chairman of the Dilworth Trust Board, for the Dilworth Old Boy community