#BHN Batchelor threatens to sue Disinfo Proj and TVNZ | Luxon presser protested | Chippy rules out Winnie

Julian Batchelor has threatened to sue Sanjana Hattatowa and TVNZ claiming they have defamed him by, among other things, racist and using racist rhetoric. Batchelor also said the quiet part out-loud when he confirmed the two-tiered justice system where the wealthy usually win as they have the money to keep going until the other party needs to pull out because of finances. We have defamation lawyer Robert Stewart on to talk about what defamation is, and how it applies to these accusations by Batchelor. Christopher Luxon held a press conference today where he was protested by the same group that Chris Hipkins was shouted down by at the Otara markets a week ago. We'll take a look at the transaction and ask the same question as to where the line is between freedom of expression, and subverting others speech so they can't be heard. Chris Hipkins officially rules out working with Winston Peters in a message for his voters already as for those not decided yet they know there was never going to be a deal between NZ First and Labour as Winston ruled Labour out several weeks ago. This is messaging to Labours base as to where they stand on social issues like transphobia and trans rights and also making clear to undersided voters that the right block will be full of people currently espousing some pretty gross views. +++++++++++++++ Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠#BHN⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠ Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter. @patbrittenden @Chewie_NZ