Category: New Zealand

Jun 02
Destiny Church Koha Donation Turned Down By RainbowYOUTH

RainbowYOUTH has turned down the donation which was received as Koha for attending the Destiny Church event where self-appointed “Apostle Bishop” ‘apologised’ the gay community for past homophobic and hurtful comments. The event which was followed up by a press conference where Brian Tamaki made it clear to the journalists that his views on homosexuality […]

Jun 02
Jacquie Grant’s & James Laverty’s Full Speech From Destiny Church Event

Jacquie Grant’s Speech: Kia Ora  Koutou First A big thank you to Bishop Brian and Pastor Hannah for being gracious enough to have the korero with myself and others,  and for being prepared to listen to what we had to say. The old saying comes to mind better late than never. I want to set […]

Jun 02
Brian Tamaki Makes No Promises For Future Comments After ‘Apology’ To Gay Community

In a post-event press conference, the Destiny Church leader has refused to rule out making further offensive comments about the LGBT community, despite his supposed ‘apology’ for past homophobic and hurtful comments.  The self-appointed “Apostle Bishop” and Destiny Church founder Brian Tamaki has tonight told his South Auckland congregation that he is sorry for any […]

Jun 01
Brian Tamaki to Gay Community: “I’m Sorry”

The Destiny Church leader has formally apologised for any past comments that “have caused hurt.” Destiny Church founder Brian Tamaki has tonight told his South Auckland congregation that he is sorry for any past comments that have offended the gay community. The self-appointed “Apostle Bishop” told his congregation that he had some regrets about his […]

May 31
Chiefs to Play in Opening Game of Super Rugby’s First Pride Round

Super Rugby is launching its very first Pride round to celebrate LGBT inclusivity.  The Chiefs will make history when they play the Rebels in Melbourne on June 14. That weekend’s opening game will kick off Super Rugby’s very first ‘Pride Round’ to celebrate LGBT inclusivity.  The NZ Herald reports that both the Rebels and Chiefs have […]

May 30
Funding for LGBTQI Services Dramatically Increased in 2019 Budget 

LGBTQI New Zealanders are among the winners from the sixth Labour government’s very first well being budget. Funding for services for LGBTQI New Zealanders has dramatically increased in New Zealand’s first ‘well being budget’ delivered today by Finance Minister Grant Robertson which focused heavily on new spending for mental health.  Government spending on LGBTQI services will go […]

May 27
Syphilis Outbreak Warning For Auckland

With Syphilis on the rise in Auckland, the Auckland District Health Board has issued a warning of an outbreak of the sexually transmitted disease. There has been an increase in reported cases in Auckland in the first five months of 2019, with 124 cases of syphilis reported this year – a rise from the 120 […]

May 23
Exclusive: Destiny Church’s Brian Tamaki to Forge a New Relationship with the LGBTIQ+ Community as he Launches New Political Party

Saturday 1 June event at Destiny’s Manukau megachurch will be “a celebration of our unique perspectives on life, our struggles and our common goals going forward…an evening peppered with quality, vibrant entertainment and passionate, heartfelt speeches from well-known and iconic personalities from both communities.” Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has announced the launch of his […]