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Faith Under Fire in NZ | Auckland News
Race Relations Commissioner Melissa Derby is sending a firm message to politicians: think before you speak. After Destiny Church’s Brian Tamaki sparked outrage with calls to “purge” certain religious groups, Derby condemned the remarks as hateful and confirmed police are investigating — warning that such rhetoric could gain traction ahead of the next election. While Tamaki claims his comments are legally safe, Derby stresses the real human cost of hate speech and urges leaders to recognize their words impact everyday Kiwis. She also highlights the vital, positive role faith communities play…
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