Tamaki Challenges Gun Ban in Court | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

Brian Tamaki, leader of Destiny Church, is preparing to sue police and politicians after his firearms license was permanently revoked — a move he blames on his outspoken criticism of Indian Prime Minister Modi and other controversial remarks. Claiming he’s been unfairly labeled unfit to hold a gun despite years of compliance, Tamaki vows to fight the decision in court, accusing authorities of political bias and hypocrisy, especially after police ignored a protest involving an effigy of Foreign Minister Winston Peters. The revocation followed a June 30th temporary suspension and seizure of…