21 Mar 2024

Rainbow Storytime cancellation - what next

From The Panel, 6:50 pm on 21 March 2024

A Rainbow Storytime event in Rotorua has been cancelled after threats from Destiny Church's leader Brian Tamaki. 

Sunita Torrance and Daniel Lockett perform as Coco and Erika in a show which encourages inclusivity and kindness. The event was completely booked out.

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

Rotorua Lakes Councillor Fisher Wang shares what this means for the community.