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Julian Batchelor Sues TVNZ Over Defamatory Racism Claims

12/17/2025

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Julian Batchelor is suing TVNZ for defamation, backed by Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon.
He claims the August 2023 TVNZ report misrepresented his views as 'racist rhetoric'.
Batchelor disclosed that Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon initiated the lawsuit after watching the TVNZ piece.
Batchelor stated he has faced public backlash and that Maori have 'fundamental character flaws' and are not the original inhabitants of New Zealand.
The case continues.

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Julian Batchelor is suing TVNZ for defamation, backed by Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon.
He claims the August 2023 TVNZ report misrepresented his views as 'racist rhetoric'.
Batchelor disclosed that Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon initiated the lawsuit after watching the TVNZ piece.
Batchelor stated he has faced public backlash and that Maori have 'fundamental character flaws' and are not the original inhabitants of New Zealand.
The case continues.