17 Feb 2025

Free speech union labels Destiny Church protest 'thug's veto'

From Nights, 8:30 pm on 17 February 2025

The actions of Destiny Church members who 'stormed' a children's drag king story time event held at an Auckland library have been widely condemned including by the Prime Minister and the Auckland Mayor. 

Thirty attendees ended up barricaded inside as the protesters pushed their way inside and police are investigating allegations of assault.

Education partnerships manager at the Free Speech Union New Zealand Nick Hanne joins Emile Donovan to explain why the union believes the protest went against the ideals of free speech.

A screenshot of the protest by Destiny Church linked groups at Te Atatū Community Centre.

A screenshot of the protest by Destiny Church linked groups at Te Atatū Community Centre. Photo: Screenshot