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
0 wks
Reach
8,611
Power
375$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 2 5.00 0.18% +0% 4,822,233 8,611 $210,000 375$
Totals 2 4,822,233 8,611 $210,000 375$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Brian Tamaki is leading a protest over the Auckland Harbour Bridge against immigration and politicians he disagrees with. 5

Mark Fergus
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Auckland Harbour Bridge march: NZTA denies permission for Brian Tamaki protest – again

New Zealand New Zealand: Brian Tamaki, leader of Destiny Church, supports Trump and promotes Christian values. 5

Winston Peters Jacinda Ardern James Shaw David Seymour Shane Jones Judith Collins Sanjana Hattotuwa Brenton Tarrant Charlie Kirk William Mcgimpsey
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Listener special: How the global rise of radical conservatism is influencing politics in Aotearoa

New Zealand New Zealand: Brian Tamaki leads a vigil and haka for slain US activist Charlie Kirk. 8

Charlie Kirk Donald Trump Tyler Robinson Mark Mitchell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Brian Tamaki leads Auckland vigil and haka for slain US activist Charlie Kirk

New Zealand New Zealand: Brian recognized the Walkley whānau’s connection to the church and offered support. 7

Staci Waireia Walkley Rawiri Walkley Candice Walkley Medina Koni Eric Edmonds Hannah Tamaki Christan Fouhy David Fisher
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Kaikohe crash: Mum’s horror moment realising 11yo daughter wasn’t among survivors

New Zealand New Zealand: Tamaki, wife of Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki, received 829 votes compared with Kemp’s 10,068 in 2023. 5

Peeni Henare Natasha Kemp Christopher Luxon Marama Davidson Oriini Kaipara Rawiri Waititi John Tamihere Hannah Tamaki
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tāmaki Makaurau byelection: Labour set to choose candidate, Peeni Henare emerging as favourite

India India: Conservative Christian leader Brian Tamaki and his followers torched flags of different religious faiths and called for stricter immigration policy. 2

The Times of India: Why is multicultural New Zealand seeing a hate campaign against Hindus?

New Zealand New Zealand: Brian Tamaki is criticized for having free reign to act without accountability. 2

Stephen Bayldon Glennys Adams Marie Kaire Shaun Stevenson Larry Mitchell Gary Stewart Paul Beck
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Letters: The Monte Cecilia bowl is a naturally perfect, magical area for people and pets

New Zealand New Zealand: Brian Tamaki leads a protest against immigration and non-Christian religions. 3

Christopher Luxon Jaime Lyth Jacquelyne Taylor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Brian Tamaki leads protest against immigration, non-Christian religions

New Zealand New Zealand: Brian Tamaki is leading a march down Queen St, claiming 'the spread of non-Christian religions is now out of control' in New Zealand. 3

Jaime Lyth
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Destiny Church’s Brian Tamaki protests against ‘foreign’ religions in NZ

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