Seven people appear in court over Auckland Pride protest

Tuesday 18 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 18 Mar 2025, 11:17am

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Seven people linked to Destiny Church appeared in court following a February protest at Te Atatū Library. The group is accused of disrupting a children's Pride event, during which approximately 30 people were barricaded inside. While one teenager was granted interim name suppression, others lost their bids but may appeal.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 18 Mar 2025, 10:24am

   Seven people accused of violent Destiny Church-linked Auckland Pride protest appear in court (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 18 Mar 2025, 10:29am

   Lawyer for Destiny Church-linked protesters say ‘threats to safety’ in relation to arrests post Auckland pride event (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 18 Mar 2025, 11:01am

   Seven appear in court over Destiny Church-linked pride protest (opens in new tab)

   • Accused in court over Destiny Church-linked Pride protest (opens in new tab) Tue 18 Mar 2025, 11:01am
4. RNZTue 18 Mar 2025, 11:17am

   Seven in court over Destiny Church-linked protest at library Pride Festival event (opens in new tab)