New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has formally apologized in Parliament for the widespread abuse of children and vulnerable individuals in state and church-run care facilities. His speech addressed findings from a government inquiry revealing that nearly one-third of the 650,000 affected individuals from 1950 to 2019 experienced various forms of abuse, with significant impact on Māori children. Luxon acknowledged the failure to protect these individuals and announced a national remembrance day for victims, alongside plans for financial compensation. However, many victims see the apologies as insufficient without concrete reparations.