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Police Block Tamaki's Immigration March Amid Safety Concerns

1/16/2026

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The New Zealand Transport Agency and police denied access to the Auckland Harbour Bridge for Brian Tamaki, leader of the Freedom and Rights Coalition, including Destiny Church, for his march against immigration.
They cited safety risks and said the protest would be unlawful.
Police anticipate that Tamaki and his supporters may march without permission.
In Tauranga, a protest disrupted a Sikh parade, and community leaders stressed multiculturalism in New Zealand.

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The New Zealand Transport Agency and police denied access to the Auckland Harbour Bridge for Brian Tamaki, leader of the Freedom and Rights Coalition, including Destiny Church, for his march against immigration.
They cited safety risks and said the protest would be unlawful.
Police anticipate that Tamaki and his supporters may march without permission.
In Tauranga, a protest disrupted a Sikh parade, and community leaders stressed multiculturalism in New Zealand.