Waiarapa farmer Phil Engel was due to be in court today, facing a charge of Disorderly behaviour under the Summary Offences Act 1981, for walking in front of Te Pāti Māori’s ‘hikoi’ with the New Zealand flag.

Mr Engel, supported by political activist John Ansell, spoke to The Daily Examiner’s Elliot Ikilei leading up to the case:

In an update, the court case has been adjourned due to a conflict of interest raised by the judge.

Mr Engel, speaking in front of court with supporters explains:

Updates on the court case to come.