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Date: 2009

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DCDL-0012686

Description: Shows leader of the Labour Party Phil Goff phoning Bishop Tamaki of the Destiny Church for a quiet chat about how Tamaki got his thousands of parishioners to take an oath of blind loyalty and total obedience to his leadership. Refers to the oaths of allegiance sworn by parishioners to Bishop Brian Tamaki of the Destiny Church and to Phil Goff's need to develop a stronger leadership of the Labour Party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0013834

Description: The cartoon shows 'Bishop' Tamaki wearing a mitre and holding a shepherd's crook in one hand and a bucket of banknotes in the other. He minces in his diaphanous garment through wads of banknotes. Bishop Brian Tamaki is the leader of the fundamentalist Destiny church. Recently in the news because of media stories about eftpos machines in church, onerous tithes, $300 signet rings and men only meetings. Pastor Andrew Stock and some of Brisbane's Destiny flock finally revolted against these things and probably the newest amendment to the church's covenant, that of the need to give up small luxuries like digital television and coffee in order to increase their tithing. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0008627

Description: Shows Brian Tamaki the self-proclaimed Bishop of the Destiny Church encouraging his followers to give money to the church so that a large complex can be built. Refers to the fact that Tamaki is encouraging followers to pledge money for the complex and preferably to move to Auckland so that they might be closer to the community. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0012703

Description: The cartoon shows a large crowd of men wearing dark suits and dark glasses; they raise their hands as they say 'We swear a Covenant of Undissolvable Loyalty to bishop Tamaki..' The capitalised letters spell 'CULT'. Refers to the oaths of allegiance sworn by parishioners to Bishop Brian Tamaki of the Destiny Church. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0013870

Description: An Oscar statuette awarded to 'Best Actor Brian Tamaki' stands in a blaze of light. Text reads 'Oscar statuette made of gold plated Britannium, favoured for its silvery appearance and smooth surface. Text above reads "It's not about me..' Refers to criticism of Bishop Brian Tamaki leader of the Destiny Church for his extravagant lifestyle which is paid for by tithed parishioners who can often ill afford the donations. The description of the statuette could equally well fit Brian Tamaki. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-: Digital cartoons published in New Zealand Herald

Reference: DCDL-0002631

Description: Shows Bishop Brian Tamaki as a chess piece holding a plate asking a pawn to for his cheque. Refers to Destiny Church asking large amounts of money from parishoners. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DCDL-0012685

Description: Shows one of 'Bishop' Brian Tamaki's loyal supporters helping him with his regalia. He tells Tamaki that 'the guys are stoked with the oath of loyalty and obedience we swore to you as spiritual leader of the Destiny Church'. Tamaki who is looking at himself in a mirror says that he was having second thoughts after waking this morning and wanting to invade Poland. Refers to the oaths of allegiance sworn by parishioners to Bishop Brian Tamaki of the Destiny Church who is developing notions of power similar to Hitler's when he invaded Poland. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0012723

Description: The cartoon shows 'Bishop' Tamaki wearing a mitre and holding a shepherd's crook in one hand and a chessboard knight in the other. He minces in his diaphanous garment through wads of banknotes. Text reads 'bishop n. between a knight and a queen'. Bishop Brian Tamaki is the leader of the fundamentalist Destiny church. Recently in the news because of the oaths of allegiance to Tamaki sworn by parishioners of the Church. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0004377

Description: Prime Minister, Helen Clark sits at a table with the representative from the Philippines at the Waitangi Interfaith Conference. A crowd of people carrying banners that say 'God is great' and 'Fundamentalism' march past. They are dressed in black and are shouting and jabbing their arms in the air, Helen Clark explains to the visitor that the group is the Christian Destiny Church, not the Taliban, as she had thought. Refers to the militant stance of the Christian destiny Church which is led by 'Bishop' Brian Tamake. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2010

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-: Digital cartoons published in New Zealand Herald

Reference: DCDL-0014368

Description: Shows Destiny Church leader Bishop Brian Tamaki sitting on the back of a donkey. The donkey is beginning to have doubts but Tamaki says 'Silence! Nobody talks out of my ass but me!' There is a wordplay on 'ass' meaning 'donkey' and also meaning 'one's rear-end'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0012740

Description: The cartoon shows 'Bishop' Brian Tamaki sitting on his throne and with his regal crown on a hat-stand beside him. He tells his 'subjects' who are prostrating themselves on the floor that he acknowledges their pledge of allegiance and obedience but that their continued happiness will depend on their paying many different costs. He thinks to himself that this should see him into a larger mansion, a new Harley and another world cruise. Bishop Brian Tamaki is the leader of the fundamentalist Destiny church. Recently in the news because of the oaths of allegiance to Tamaki sworn by parishioners of the Church. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]

Reference: DCDL-0007970

Description: Shows the leader of the Destiny Church, self-styled Bishop Brian Tamaki, surrounded by little angels and reaching out of a whirlwind to pluck money from the pocket of a man who represents 'Destiny followers'. Refers to Brian Tamaki's urging of followers to move to Auckland but he has denied that he intends building a 'walled city'. The image parodies the Michaelangelo painting of God reaching towards Adam that appears on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021884

Description: Shows Bishop Brian Tamaki dreaming of a luxurious destiny. Context: Refers to Destiny Church's proposal for a city of God at Wiri, South Auckland. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Smith, Hayden James, 1976-:[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022176

Description: Shows 'Bishop' Tamaki being interviewed. The popularity of the Destiny church is compared to that of rugby - both are seen as religions. Context: Brian Tamaki, self-appointed bishop of the Destiny Church, is New Zealand's least-trusted public figure in the annual Reader's Digest poll. All Black hero Richie McCaw is mentioned on a sign for the 'Temple of the Hallowed Ball "in Richie we trust". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0019974

Description: Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki is pictured, saying: 'We'll have our own hair salon. We'll try to keep our graduates out of prison. And you pagans can pay for it.' Context: the Church is developing a centre in West Auckland that is set to include a church, primary and secondary schools, a gymnasium, childcare facility, and a hairdressing salon. Tamaki was reported to have told One News that the New Zealand government should supply funds for the project. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0018049

Description: Text reads 'Destiny Church claims funding discrimination'. The hand of God, as in Michelangelo's painting on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and representing the 'Govt.' points at a small man carrying an enormous bag marked '$860,000' and God says 'DesTINY donation?' Context - The Destiny Church gets large donations for its social work but has complained that it is being discriminated against after more than 300 of their applications for government funding over 4 years were denied. But Social Development Minister Paula Bennett said they were given $860,000 for two programmes and money was awarded on merit. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-: Digital cartoons published in New Zealand Herald

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019313

Description: Bishop Tamaki, pastor of the fundamentalist Destiny Church thinks that the government should subsidise his drug rehabilitation programme. Context: Destiny has received $860,000 in funding through its social services arm Iwi Te Oranga Ake to run Community Max and youth development programmes. Critics do not think the State should be supporting a very controversial and fundamentalist movement whose leader lives on an income that would dwarf that of any other religious leader in this country. (Chris Ford on Voxy.co.nz: 8 June 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).