Luxon condemns Destiny Church protesters for disrupting Pride events

Sunday 16 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 7 reports · updated Sun 16 Feb 2025, 7:30pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Destiny Church, Brian Tamaki, Man Up

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated that Destiny Church protesters went too far after they disrupted Pride events in Auckland. Police are investigating allegations of assault following a protest at the Te Atatū Community Centre that reportedly caused distress to children and staff.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 16 Feb 2025, 12:27pm

   Destiny Church protests: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says protestors went ‘too far’ (opens in new tab)

   • Destiny Church violent protests: Politicians condemn actions, Police open assault investigation (opens in new tab) Sun 16 Feb 2025, 5:44pm
   • Destiny Church protests: Teenager concussed after violent attack at Te Atatū, West Auckland event (opens in new tab) Sun 16 Feb 2025, 7:30pm
2. 1NewsSun 16 Feb 2025, 1:23pm

   Police investigate assault allegations at Destiny Church pride protest (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesSun 16 Feb 2025, 1:23pm

   Pride event protesters 'went too far': Luxon (opens in new tab)

4. StuffSun 16 Feb 2025, 1:38pm

   Police investigating assault allegations as Destiny Church followers ‘crossed line’ with anti-Pride protests (opens in new tab)

5. RNZSun 16 Feb 2025, 5:45pm

   Destiny Church protesters 'went too far' - Luxon (opens in new tab)