New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has taken a firm stance following a violent protest by members of Destiny Church against a family-friendly drag event in West Auckland. The incident occurred on Saturday at the Te Atatū Community Centre, where protesters disrupted a library event designed for children, resulting in a teenage attendee suffering concussion. In response to the chaos, which forced children and parents to barricade themselves inside the venue, Luxon stated that the actions of the protesters were “unacceptable” and not reflective of New Zealand values.

Speaking to the NZ Herald, Luxon indicated that the government is considering investigating the church’s charitable status amid the backlash. He said, “It’s unacceptable the fact they have intimidated someone in a public place,” while clarifying the limitations of gang patch ban legislation, which is primarily directed at organised crime groups rather than religious entities.

Source: Noah Wire Services