On Thursday, at Te Tumu, University of Otago, the Presbyterian Church launched a book which examines features of the growth, development and adaptation of the Christian faith among Māori people and considers ways in which that development has contributed to shaping New Zealand identity and society. It explores questions of theology, historical development, patterns of socio-cultural Read more
The Destiny church has “not received or made any kind of charter school application,” says its spokesperson Richard Lewis. Lewis said an inquiry he made, many months ago, to the Associate Education Minister John Banks, “was simply to gather information about charter schooling and the Government’s plans in that direction, particularly for South Auckland.” Destiny already Read more
Weeks after embarking on a fundraising blitz to raise millions of dollars for their new City of God, Destiny Church pastors Samuel and Kiri Tamaki have gone on a European cruise and stayed at some top holiday destinations. Samuel is the son of Destiny founder Bishop Brian Tamaki and his wife Hannah. The couple celebrated Read more
Even though the Destiny Church has reduced finances and a declining membership, its leader, Brian Tamaki, has announced plans for its new “City of God”. He has called on Church members to leave behind houses, jobs – even family members – to join him at a “City of God” he is building in South Auckland. Read more
Controversial plans for a South Auckland Destiny Church community are set to come to light early next month. The church’s annual conference is titled the City of God and promotional material for the event feature leader Brian Tamaki in front of Auckland’s city skyline. In a video Tamaki calls the development “the new Jerusalem”. Continue Read more