New Zealand police are currently investigating a video made by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki (Brian Raymond Tamaki) in which he presented what he called a “Heaven’s Hit List” containing the names of people and alleged organisations he accused of opposing his ministry.
Tamaki called out the list during a Destiny Church Auckland broadcast on August 3, 2026, in a video that was titled “Tamaki Live – HEAVEN’S HITLIST.” During the broadcast, he described the individuals and organisations on the said list as targets of what he portrayed as spiritual judgment.
▌ A LIST OF PUBLIC FIGURES AND ORGANISATIONS
The video reportedly mentioned some range of organisations, including public institutions, the New Zealand Police, government agencies, as well as political groups, media organisations and finally the religious bodies.
Tamaki said, those he had identified on the list need to repent, warning that they should “have the fear of God” in them. He also described what he believed was an organised effort against his ministry, Destiny Church.
The language used in the video subsequently attracted the attention of New Zealand authorities, who immediately took action and began examining whether the comments could be considered threatening or inappropriate.
▌ POLICE INVESTIGATION
The New Zealand Police have confirmed that they are looking into the video following concerns about its content and how it was presented.
However, an investigation does not mean that Tamaki has been found guilty of any offence. Authorities must determine whether the statements meet the legal threshold for a criminal threat or another offence before he could be charged.
The controversy has also emerged amid separate scrutiny surrounding Tamaki and his firearms licence, which has brought additional attention to the statements he has made publicly.
▌ VIDEO REMAINS ONLINE
The original “Heaven’s Hit List” broadcast remains available online, allowing viewers to hear Tamaki’s comments and the original context.
The episode has therefore sparked renewed discussion in New Zealand about religious speech, public crïticïsm and the point at which strongly worded spiritual or political rhetoric may become a matter for law enforcement.
For now, the police investigation remains ongoing, and any further action to the statements will depend on the outcome of investigation process.
