Brian Tamaki

Brian Tamaki

religious leader New Zealand

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
5,098
Power
222$
Sentiment
3.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 2 3.50 0.09% +20% 4,822,233 5,098 $210,000 222$
Totals 2 4,822,233 5,098 $210,000 222$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Tamaki posted to Twitter about social media being awash with screenshots referencing Doyle. 4

Benjamin Doyle Ani O Brien Winston Peters Chloe Swarbrick David Fisher Eleanor Parkes Ian Wishart Robert Stewart Kc Bhenjamin Goodsir
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Anatomy of a scandal - Green MP Benjamin Doyle’s case explained

New Zealand New Zealand: Brian Tamaki generated controversy after Destiny Church-linked protesters stormed Te Atatū library during a drag artist’s science show. 3

Christopher Luxon Mitchell Todd Mcclay Piyush Goyal Narendra Bhana David Williams
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Backlash at inflammatory Brian Tamaki post about Christopher Luxon’s India trip

New Zealand New Zealand: Brian Tamaki is the leader of Destiny Church and the husband of Vision New Zealand leader Hannah Tamaki. 5

Avataeao Ulu Phillipa Ulu Deanna Merania Roa Don Grant Tainui Roa Lynesoa Tuiqere Deanna Roa Hannah Tamaki Catherine Hutton
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Wellington’s rainbow crossing to stay after judical review dimissed

New Zealand New Zealand: Brian Tamaki claimed during a sermon he had given members of his congregation the green light for the protest. 3

Wayne Brown Christopher Luxon Thomas Craig Kapitan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Seven people accused of violent Destiny Church-linked Auckland Pride protest appear in court

New Zealand New Zealand: Brian Tamaki has loudly distanced himself from the defendant. 6

Kiwa Hamiora Te Hira Clare Bennett Chris Howard Trish Hamiora Kelly Ann Stoikoff Kaleb Cave Craig Kapitan Lane Nichols
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Ex-Destiny Church member Kiwa Hamiora-Te Hira jailed for abusing youth group boys

New Zealand New Zealand: Church leader Brian Tamaki said he told protesters: 'I want you to storm the library they’re in.' 2

Tory Whanau Karen O Leary Christopher Luxon Craig Watson Tabby Besley Kirsten Lummis Thorner Harrison Mohammed Chiraagh Matthew Goodwin Albert Park Ivan Sarich Craig Kapitan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Wellington Pride parade: Man Up protesters disrupt event, crowd responds with unity

New Zealand New Zealand: Brian Tamaki is the leader of Destiny Church and has made controversial statements regarding faith and society. 3

Hannah Tamaki Georgina Beyer Jevan Goulter Eddie Long
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Russell Brown: Brian Tamaki’s date with Destiny

New Zealand New Zealand: Bishop Brian Tamaki welcomed the new measures for ordinary citizens to make arrests. 4

Duncan Garner Austin Hemmings Todd Scott
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Duncan Garner: Will citizens’ arrests deter retail thugs or will someone die?

New Zealand New Zealand: Brian Tamaki encouraged violence against rainbow communities at a controversial conference. 2

Stephen Franks Tess Upperton Paul Thistoll Jennifer Shields Helen Stokes Lampard
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Wellington law firm defends letter warning gender care providers

New Zealand New Zealand: Brian Tamaki, the leader of Destiny Church, expressed excitement about increased policing powers. 7

Richard Chambers Sunny Kaushal Carolyn Young Dennis Maga Richard Wagstaff Adam Pearse
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: New citizen’s arrest powers could lead to retail staff being killed, Govt ministerial advisory group member warns