Julian Batchelor
Julian Batchelor is a controversial figure in New Zealand, known for his outspoken views against co-governance and his distribution of pamphlets that have been criticized for their inflammatory content. Recently, he has gained media attention due to a defamation case against TVNZ, where he claims their reporting on his pamphlet unfairly labeled him as a racist. Batchelor is seeking damages and an apology, asserting that he is misrepresented and that his views, while provocative, are not rooted in hate.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,388 | $210,000 | 191$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 4,388 | $210,000 | 191$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
Julian Batchelor, who owns land in the area, posted a video showing trampers struggling in water on the new track route.
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New Zealand:
Julian Batchelor is suing TVNZ and Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa for defamation.
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New Zealand:
Batchelor is suing TVNZ and Hattotuwa for a 1 News website article in August 2023, focused on a ‘stop co-governance’ pamphlet distributed by Batchelor.
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New Zealand:
Batchelor is suing TVNZ and Dr. Sanjana Hattotuwa for defamation following a story about his anti-co-governance pamphlet.
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New Zealand:
Julian Batchelor is involved in a defamation case against TVNZ regarding his anti-co-governance pamphlet.
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