Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Sikh Parade Disrupted in New Zealand
A peaceful religious parade called Nagar Kirtan, organized by the Sikh community in New Zealand, was disrupted by a group linked to the Destiny Church.
The disruptors carried a banner saying 'This is New Zealand not India' and chanted 'Jesus' and 'One true God'.
They also mentioned seeing Khalistan flags among the parade participants.
The Sikh community responded calmly, and a leader from India, Sukhbir Singh Badal, condemned the incident and asked the Indian government to ensure the safety of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand.
The leader of the disruptors, Brian Tamaki, has been critical of immigration and foreign influences in New Zealand.
The police intervened and removed the disruptors, allowing the procession to continue.
A peaceful Nagar Kirtan procession by the Sikh community was disrupted in Manurewa, South Auckland, New Zealand.
The disruptors were linked to Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church and carried a banner saying 'This is New Zealand not India'.
The disruptors chanted 'Jesus' and 'One true God' and objected to the presence of Khalistan flags.
Sukhbir Singh Badal, a former Punjab Deputy CM, condemned the incident and urged the Indian government to take action.
The Sikh community responded with remarkable restraint and peace despite the provocation.
- Who
- Sikh community and Destiny Church-linked group
- What
- Disruption of a peaceful Nagar Kirtan procession
- When
- December 21, 2025
- Where
- Manurewa, South Auckland, New Zealand
- Why
- Disruptors objected to the procession and the presence of foreign religions
Sikh Community
Destiny Church-linked Group
Presence of Foreign Religions
Sikh Community
The Sikh community was peacefully practicing their religious procession.
Destiny Church-linked Group
The Destiny Church-linked group believes foreign religions are flooding into New Zealand and should not be allowed to practice openly.
National Identity
Sikh Community
The Sikh community respects local laws and cultural norms while practicing their religion.
Destiny Church-linked Group
The Destiny Church-linked group asserts that New Zealand should maintain its own cultural and religious identity, prioritizing Kiwi values.
- Location
- Manurewa, South Auckland, New Zealand
- Date
- December 21, 2025
- Organizers
- Sikh community
- Disruptors
- Destiny Church-linked group
- Leader of Disruptors
- Brian Tamaki
- Response
- Sikh community responded with restraint
- Condemnation
- Sukhbir Singh Badal condemned the incident
- Police Action
- Police intervened and removed the disruptors
- Group Name
- True Patriots of NZ
Sources
‘Sikh community responded with remarkable restraint’: Punjab leader Badal writes to Jaishankar after Nagar Kirtan disrupted in New Zealand
Mann, Badal urge Centre to take up ‘disruption’ of Nagar Kirtan procession with NZ govt
'This is our land': Sikh parade in New Zealand heckled by Christian Group
