By Finn Blackwell on Radio NZ…
Far-right US influencer Candace Owens’ Auckland event next year has been cancelled, after the commentator was earlier denied entry into Australia.
Owens lost her bid to enter Australia after the country’s highest court backed the government’s decision to deny her a visa over concerns she could “incite discord” in the community.
The NZ event’s venue Trusts Arena confirmed the event was cancelled some months ago, due to its controversial nature.
Trusts Arena chief executive Marcus Reynolds said the event had no ongoing association with the venue.
“We’ve reached out to the promoter and asked for The Trusts Arena details to be removed for their event page,” he said.
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