Wellington Council to increase security for pride events

Tuesday 18 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 18 Feb 2025, 2:31pm

In this story Wellington City Council, Tory Whanau, Destiny Church

Wellington City Council plans to implement extra safety measures for next month's pride events. This decision follows recent disruptions at Auckland pride events by protesters linked to Destiny Church. Mayor Tory Whanau stated that security teams and CCTV will be used to provide immediate support.

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1. RNZTue 18 Feb 2025, 11:51am

   Wellington Council plan to up security at pride events following Destiny Church protest (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 18 Feb 2025, 12:58pm

   Wellington City Council to increase security at pride events after Destiny Church protest (opens in new tab)

3. The PostTue 18 Feb 2025, 2:31pm

   Extra safety measures for Wellington pride events in response to Destiny Church protest (opens in new tab)