The Freedom and Rights Coalition, an umbrella organisation created by Destiny Church, gathered at Victoria Park. Photo / Dean PurcellAround 1200 people crowded Victoria Park to listen to Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki before making their way down to the motorway entrance. Police said the roads around Victoria Park were closed to motorists as a “precautionary measure”. The crowd gathered at 11am, before making the short walk up Beaumont St at midday, following a speech from Tamaki. Brian Tamaki and his protesters turn back after police block them from accessing the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 31, 2026 12:27 UTC