21 Mar 2024

Rainbow Storytime event cancelled after threats from Destiny

From Morning Report, 6:22 am on 21 March 2024

Rainbow storytellers, whose Rotorua library event was cancelled after threats from Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki, say kids and their parents love their performances.

Rotorua Lakes Council cancelled Thursday's show after what they called "hostile dialogue" and a "rapid spread of misinformation".

Sunita Torrance and Daniel Lockett perform as Coco and Erika in a show which encourages inclusivity and kindness.

But Tamaki is also promising to shut down the pair's future events.

Sunita and Daniel spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.