Whanganui High School

Controversy arose after the event was initially billed as being a closed motivational session for Māori and Pasifika boys and at least one person complained.

Asked about the session at a press conference this morning, Parker said that he would prefer the event to be "all-inclusive".

In a statement Tuesday afternoon, Parker's manager David Higgins said the difference appeared to be settled.

"I can confirm that I have had a fruitful conversation with Whanganui High School principal Martin McAllen this afternoon.

The North island boys school has planned a motivational session male for Māori and Pasifika students and their dads only at which Parker was invited to speak. That's lead to outrage among parents and complaints of racism and sexism.

Parker's promoter, David Higgins, told The AM Show host Duncan Garner that they wouldn't be attending unless the attendance restrictions were lifted.

"Under the current plan, it's not something that we or Joseph Parker would endorse," said Higgins.