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Brian Tamaki’s Gun Licence Revoked and Firearms Seized
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 8 events from Jun 27, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026, drawn from 3 sources.
“NZ Police turned up to my house this morning to confiscate my hunting guns, and to advise that they have revoked my gun license,”
via dailydot.com
Background
Brian Tamaki is the founder of Destiny Church, a Pentecostal group in New Zealand, and leader of the Freedoms New Zealand political party. He has a history of public protests, including a 2022 arrest for breaching bail conditions after an anti‑lockdown rally.
Under New Zealand’s Arms Act 1983, police can revoke or temporarily suspend a firearms licence if the holder is deemed not a “fit and proper person”. The police regularly issue temporary suspension notices while investigations are ongoing.
The timeline
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Licence revocation notice reportedly issued
Tamaki claimed his firearms licence was cancelled two days before the police visit, saying he received no prior notice and would have been illegal to use the guns for hunting.[481]
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Police seize firearms at Tamaki’s Auckland property
Armed police reportedly entered Tamaki’s garage, catalogued and removed multiple hunting rifles, including scoped and suppressed weapons, and a lever‑action rifle. Tamaki reportedly filmed the operation and posted a live video on X.[478]
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Tamaki posts X video claiming revocation linked to immigration comments
In a live X post, Tamaki alleged the seizure was retaliation for his public statements opposing mass immigration and calling for a “purge” of certain religious groups.[479]
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Superintendent Shanan Gray confirms temporary licence suspension notice
Police Superintendent Shanan Gray said officers reportedly served a firearms temporary licence suspension notice at the Auckland address, noting such actions are “not uncommon” while regulators assess fitness to possess firearms.[481]
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Police refuse comment on specific grounds for Tamaki’s case
Police stated they could not comment on the particulars of Tamaki’s licence revocation, only that the notice was reportedly served without incident.[481]
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Police Minister Mark Mitchell condemns Tamaki’s rhetoric
Minister Mark Mitchell said Tamaki’s alleged targeting of ethnic communities was designed to tear at social fabric and warned it could prompt further police action.[481]
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Police say they are actively monitoring Tamaki’s statements
Following Tamaki’s alleged earlier‑month social‑media calls to “purge” Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims, police reportedly confirmed they were monitoring the situation and had referred the material for legal assessment.[481]
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Public reaction on X and Facebook
Reported comments ranged from warnings about government disarmament to support for Tamaki’s stance, while some users reportedly questioned why he allowed police to take the guns.[478]
Frequently asked
Why were Brian Tamaki’s firearms seized?
Police said they served a temporary firearms licence suspension notice, a standard procedure when regulators need to assess whether a licence holder remains “fit and proper”. No official reason linking the seizure to his immigration comments has been confirmed.
Did the police give Tamaki prior notice of the licence revocation?
Tamaki claimed he received no notice, but police have not confirmed or denied that detail.
What legal authority allows police to revoke a firearms licence in New Zealand?
Under the Arms Act 1983, police can revoke or temporarily suspend a licence if the holder is deemed not a fit and proper person, based on criminal, psychiatric, or other relevant concerns.
Has any official statement linked the revocation to Tamaki’s immigration remarks?
No. Police have declined to comment on the specific grounds for Tamaki’s case, and the Daily Dot was unable to verify the claimed link.
What is the current status of Tamaki’s firearms licence?
A temporary suspension notice has been served; the licence remains revoked pending further investigation by the firearms regulator.
Related drama
Sources
- dailydot.com, Destiny Church founder Brian Tamaki posted a live video to X on his account, @BrianTamakiNZ, showing New Zealand Police officers at his property confiscating his hunting firearms.Tamaki filmed the inc, Jul 1, 2026.
- Twitter (original post), Original twitter post by Brian Tamaki: BREAKING NEWS:NZ Police turned up to my house this morning to confiscate my hunting guns, and to advise that they have revoked my gun license. All because I have, Jul 1, 2026.
- 1news.co.nz, Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has had his guns seized by armed police. In a video posted to Facebook by Tamaki, he filmed himself at his property interacting with police officers, who were in his, Jul 1, 2026.
Cite this timeline
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GenZHype. “Brian Tamaki’s Gun Licence Revoked and Firearms Seized.”
GenZHype, 5 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/brian-tamaki-s-gun-licence-revoked-and-firearms-seized/.