Members who appear to be part of the group True Patriots of NZ performed a haka and shouted "One true God" while being separated from the Sikh marchers. Video / Brian Tamaki
A Sikh parade in South Auckland this afternoon has been disrupted by protesters linked to Brian Tamaki and Destiny Church.
In a video posted to Tamaki’s social media pages, True Patriots of NZconfront the Sikh group as they are walking down a street, with police separating both sides.
True Patriots of NZ describes themselves as “Guardians of the Kiwi Way of Life. Defenders of Faith, Flag & Family”. They stand against “globalism, mass immigration, and woke ideology.”
In the video True Patriots of NZ approach the Sikh group, wearing primarily blue shirts with slogans such as “Kiwis first”, “Keep NZ, NZ” and “True patriot”, alongside a large banner saying “This is New Zealand not India.”
The True Patriots group then performs a haka before linking arms and chanting “One true God”, “Jesus” and “God of nation”, while being kept apart from the Sikh group by police.
Inspector Matt Hoyes said a group of about 50 people blocked Great South Rd at about 2pm this afternoon, attempting to disrupt a scheduled public parade by members of the Auckland Sikh community.
Police separated Sikh protestors confronted by a group linked to Brian Tamaki.
“Police acted swiftly to ensure the parade was able to safely continue and additional officers were called in to escort the parade participants through the remainder of their route.”
Officers remained in the area until after the parade concluded to provide reassurance to the Sikh community.
“NZ Police recognises the lawful right to protest,” Hoyes said, “however we will not tolerate actions that threaten public safety or intimidate others exercising their lawful rights.”
In the caption of the video, Tamaki said “THIS IS OUR LAND. THIS IS OUR STAND.”
“Today, True Patriots stood their ground in South Auckland.
“No violence. No riots.
“Just my young men performing a haka…face-to-face…to send a clear message:
