The first leg of Rebel News reporter Avi Yemini’s A Rebel From The Start book launch triumphed despite attempts by ‘woke’ activists to cancel the events.
In a show of solidarity, indigenous supporters greeted Avi with a traditional Māori welcome in a gesture that exemplified the spirit of unity and strength.
After white-wokies tried to BAN me from New Zealand, this was the welcome I received from indigenous people.
I guess it’s a ‘Welcome to Country’ with actual meaning.
Thank you to my Kiwi family for such a special weekend celebrating my new book https://t.co/UQRA2OQnIn! pic.twitter.com/wpBsXmPXbK
— Avi Yemini (@OzraeliAvi) August 28, 2023
While the event in Auckland event was a resounding success, a subsequent event at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul faced hurdles when the venue received threats from left-wing activists leading to its cancellation.
.@OzraeliAvi honouring the helpers tonight #respect pic.twitter.com/dIWZN2dRNO
— Cam Slater (@kaiviti_cam) August 26, 2023
However, instead of yielding to the pressure, with assistance from Pastor Brian Tamaki, the event found a new home at the Destiny Church in Lower Hutt.
“Threatening a book launch with violence is no better than burning a book. It’s barbaric,” Avi said, further stating the importance of standing for freedom of speech and assembly.
LOL! The creeps who tried and failed to have my event cancelled tonight have plastered Wellington with these ridiculous posters.
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone there.
It’s not too late to join!
GET TICKETS: https://t.co/amaCmM6CzS pic.twitter.com/lerJhzsUwl
— Avi Yemini (@OzraeliAvi) August 26, 2023
After failing to cancel the Wellington event, Antifa activists resorted to plastering posters in the city labelling Avi as a ‘racist’ and a ‘violent far right thug’ in a bid to stir controversy about the event.
Avi shot back on X, formerly Twitter, stating:
“I’m a Yemenite-Russian-Polish Jew who has grown up around Australians and who has served in the military under an Arab commander. My best mate is Maori, another good mate is Aboriginal, and my newest friend, Rukshan, is Sri Lankan. My most trusted cameraman, Benji, whom I take everywhere, is from Hong Kong. My first wife was half-Chinese, and I raised her Afro-Brazilian children. My now wife, Rhonda, is a blonde Australian with two Muslim kids. I have more diversity every single day than these left-wing extremists have in their entire miserable lives.”
Last year, Avi faced a ban from entering New Zealand, which authorities initially linked to a minor criminal conviction. The real reason for the ban, however, was later exposed as NZ authorities feared Avi’s “propensity to challenge opposing [establishment] views.”
Despite this controversial move by the New Zealand government, the ban was eventually overturned, aligning perfectly with the timing of his book’s completion.
Supporters also turned out in strong numbers again in Melbourne on Sunday night, where Avi held his first official Australian book launch.
Packed pub in Melbourne for the Australian launch of Avi Yemini’s book, https://t.co/PAOlMdMU1E. pic.twitter.com/srneTpffrQ
— Ezra Levant 🍁🚛 (@ezralevant) August 27, 2023
Stay tuned for more book launch events coming soon to a city near you, bookmark this page and check back for event dates!
https://www.rebelnews.com/maori_warriors_give_avi_yemini_a_real_welcome_to_country
