Julian Batchelor

Critics have labelled Northland evangelist Julian Batchelor's meetings as “racist” and others in the tiny Northland coastal community of Rawhiti claim his ...

The person said the follow-up venue had also cancelled the booking. It hosts a range of other views from Batchelor that the Herald has chosen not to repeat. “He seems to have a political view not shared by his neighbours and not shared by Māori either.” At the end of the day, we are still treated second-rate.” He ended the talk asking for donations, saying he had received a $25,000 donation after one meeting but more was needed to fund his campaign. It is understood the booking was made without realising Batchelor’s intent. In a follow-up emailed statement, Batchelor said he was not a racist. Batchelor’s “stop co-governance” roadshow meeting in Dargaville a week ago, had three police keep the peace at a gathering of 150 people - half of who turned up to protest. When asked if police had prosecuted the vandals, Batchelor said no action had taken place, with a possible reason being that “police are favouring Māori”. “There is no need to fear us when we become stronger. Batchelor bought the Rawhiti property in 2008 and now offers it as holiday accommodation. “He’s come into the place and has his own views on how it should be.”