
Brian Tamaki
Brian Tamaki is the leader of Destiny Church, a controversial religious organization in New Zealand. Known for his outspoken views on various social issues, Tamaki has attracted both followers and critics. Recently, he was in the news for his church group's involvement in violent protests against LGBTQ+ events in Auckland, where they disrupted a community celebration and clashed with police, prompting widespread condemnation from local leaders and communities advocating for diversity and inclusion.
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Brian Tamaki vows to take firearms ban to court after his licence was revoked.
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki vows to take firearms ban to court after licence revokedBrian Tamaki says police have revoked his firearms licence.
Brian Tamaki says police have revoked his firearms licence
Brian Tamaki is the leader of Destiny Church and is involved in a police investigation regarding a threatening video.
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki’s gun safe taken as police investigate ‘threatening video’Brian Tamaki labelled the meeting and prayers 'spiritual warfare' and stated he has never prayed for a person to be killed.
Police investigate ‘threatening’ Brian Tamaki video outlining ‘heaven’s hit list’
Brian Tamaki is the controversial church leader accused of making defamatory statements against drag queens.
Drag queens’ lawyer claims Destiny Church withholding private messages in Storytime defamation caseBrian Tamaki is the leader of Destiny Church who made incendiary comments about Modi.
Protesters chant anti-immigration slogans as Indian PM Narendra Modi visits Auckland’s Spark ArenaBrian Tamaki made incendiary comments about Modi and called for his visit to be banned.
Modi in Auckland: Thousands expected at Spark Arena event for Indian PMBrian Tamaki made incendiary social media comments last month, accusing Modi of targeting Indian Christians.
Narendra Modi arrives in Auckland for first official New Zealand visitDestiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has claimed his guns were seized because the Government and police are 'bending over backwards' before Modi’s trip.
Modi visit: India trade deal and tensions ahead of Auckland arrival - The Front PageBrian Tamaki is the leader of Destiny Church who made incendiary comments on social media regarding Indian Christians and other religious groups.
Police seize Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki’s firearms and revoke gun licence after incendiary online commentsBrian Tamaki's Destiny Church members protested at the parade, causing disruptions.
Auckland Rainbow Parade draws thousands as police boost presenceBrian Tamaki's Destiny Church members protested at the event, causing disruptions.
Auckland Rainbow Parade 2026: Police to help with security, fine weather set to attract crowdsBrian Tamaki is seeking legal advice over the misuse of his image on a pride flag.
Brian Tamaki seeks legal advice over image on pride flag at Big Gay OutBrian Tamaki and Winston Peters have both targeted Indians.
India free trade deal: What Winston Peters gets wrong on visas - Richard PrebbleBrian Tamaki is the leader of Destiny Church and spoke to the crowd before their protest march.
Thousands turn up to protest in Auckland, Destiny Church bridge walk blockedBrian Tamaki was involved in an unapproved harbour bridge protest.
'Sick of these clowns': Mark Crysell on Brian Tamaki's unapproved harbour bridge protest
Brian Tamaki is leading a protest march intending to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Brian Tamaki says Destiny will cross Harbour Bridge, major police operation planned
Brian Tamaki continues plans for a major protest in downtown Auckland.
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki continues plans for major protest in downtown AucklandTamaki has been promoting the march across social media, telling people it was their chance to protest about immigration.
Auckland Harbour Bridge protest promoted by Brian Tamaki blocked by NZTA over safety riskBrian Tamaki is linked to the group protesting the Tauranga Sikh parade.
Letters: Support for Sikh parades, concern over protests and visasBrian Tamaki is criticized for targeting a Sikh group celebrating their faith and culture.
Letters: Why National supporters are so frustrated with Finance Minister Nicola WillisBrian Tamaki claimed 'multiculturalism is ruining Australia' after a terrorist attack.
National MP, Free Speech Union criticise Brian Tamaki-linked protest at Sikh paradeBrian Tamaki is a political leader linked to the Destiny Church and the True Patriots group that protested against a Sikh parade.
'This is New Zealand, not India': Christian group performing haka confronts Sikh parade in Auckland — videoBrian Tamaki linked a group called True Patriots that confronted a Sikh parade in South Auckland.
Brian Tamaki-linked group confronts Sikh parade in South Auckland
Brian Tamaki is leading a protest over the Auckland Harbour Bridge against immigration and politicians he disagrees with.
Auckland Harbour Bridge march: NZTA denies permission for Brian Tamaki protest – again
Brian Tamaki, leader of Destiny Church, supports Trump and promotes Christian values.
Listener special: How the global rise of radical conservatism is influencing politics in AotearoaBrian Tamaki leads a vigil and haka for slain US activist Charlie Kirk.
Brian Tamaki leads Auckland vigil and haka for slain US activist Charlie KirkBrian recognized the Walkley whānau’s connection to the church and offered support.
Kaikohe crash: Mum’s horror moment realising 11yo daughter wasn’t among survivorsTamaki, wife of Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki, received 829 votes compared with Kemp’s 10,068 in 2023.
Tāmaki Makaurau byelection: Labour set to choose candidate, Peeni Henare emerging as favouriteConservative Christian leader Brian Tamaki and his followers torched flags of different religious faiths and called for stricter immigration policy.
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