Brian Tamaki racial disharmony charge

The story so far

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki was summonsed to appear in Manukau District Court on three charges of allegedly breaching the Human Rights Act by inciting racial disharmony.^{15 Oct} He live-streamed police officers serving the summons at his South Auckland home.^{15 Oct} He pleaded not guilty to all three charges at Manukau District Court.^{19 Oct} The charges relate to Facebook videos allegedly intended to stir ill-will against Indians in New Zealand.^{19 Oct}

Latest

Tamaki says he was refused entry at Brisbane Airport and detained for 12 hours by the Australian Border Force.^{22 Oct} He had travelled to Australia to speak at a conference, and the incident followed his not-guilty pleas.^{22 Oct}

What's next

Tamaki is scheduled to reappear in court in January next year.^{19 Oct}

Key moments

1. 15 OctTamaki is summonsed on three charges of inciting racial disharmony.
2. 19 OctTamaki pleads not guilty at Manukau District Court.
3. 22 OctTamaki says he was refused entry to Australia and detained for 12 hours.

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