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Maori Women's Welfare League split with Destiny Church looks set for court

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Thu, 07 Jul 2011 2:00p.m.

Hannah Tamaki in red, with husband and fellow co-leader of Destiny Church, Brian Tamaki

Hannah Tamaki in red, with husband and fellow co-leader of Destiny Church, Brian Tamaki

Destiny Church’s co-leader has filed proceedings in the High Court at Wellington today after being dropped from Maori Women’s Welfare League ballot papers.

Hannah Tamaki says she was standing in the election for a new president before being dropped from the papers.

The case was tentatively set down for July 20.

The church has established branches of the league since Tamaki joined five years ago.

But yesterday the league said it was suspending its link with those branches and church members pending an inquiry.

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08 Jul 2011 12:10p.m.

George wrote:

For goodness sakes this is a load of rubbish how could there be a takeover - There are 2900 members and only 300 existing members may have affiliations to the church. How can that be a take over. Have you read their creed let alone the preamble about being non-sectarian and non political. It says the league not the individual. Another comment I'd like to make the partner of the complainer Prue Kapua is the president of Waiatarau - Louisa Wall should she be excluded too. Obvious the Leagues Executive seems to make up their own rules rather than follow the constitution they have. I know you probably won't print this either.

08 Jul 2011 11:52a.m.

Johnny wrote:

I think this is GREAT!!! Take the MWWL to court. It's a maori womens organisation discriminating against not only Hannah Tamaki, but other members of the league as well!!! We live in a democratic society, so let the people vote...What are the League scared of???

08 Jul 2011 06:41a.m.

pono wrote:

Sailing on their "ego" trips,blast off on their spaceships,million miles from reality...This reminds me of what Bob Marley sings about. Going too court, Is that biblical? haa,ah nah!liar!, Man this has got to be a shot to Brians "ego" he will be getting stuck into the flock this week and as usual he'll we shout himself something glamourist as he does when taken a blow. Just step down oh "Jezebel" Hannah and humble yourself.

07 Jul 2011 10:53p.m.

Paul wrote:

I agree with all the comments so far. I can't believe this women. Brians just hanging out to get his hands of some fresh Govt CASH.

07 Jul 2011 08:06p.m.

anonymous wrote:

Just goes to show how bad she wants to be in power. POWER HUNGRY. She cant be captain of the destiny church boat so she'll TRY to be captain of the league. Its not going to happen as long as our constitution is around your going to burn and fail just like your pathetic election campaign!! Glamourous ha more like up yourself!!

07 Jul 2011 06:34p.m.

Isay wrote:

Hannah Tamaki should confine her do-good-to-extract-money pantomime to Destiny church. Intelligent Maori women do not need her input or leadership style.

07 Jul 2011 03:51p.m.

Ruz wrote:

Is's quite obvious that the Destiny Church is out to take over the League. If it gains control Destiny would be in strong position to access Government funding by being sub-contracted by the League to deliver social services who all the bias that goes with the church philosophy.

07 Jul 2011 02:47p.m.

kelvyn wrote:

You would think this woman could get the message that she is just not wanted. We seem to live in an age no matter how unwelcome you are you can force your presence on others. Is this a characteristic of a tolerant society or one that is being manipulated by those who do not hesitate to exploit this tolerance?