Several of the pro-Israel comedian's recent shows around the world have been disrupted by protestors.
"An unconditional apology was offered right after to our guests."
French is in the country for a string of sell-out shows.
The awards were handed out at the end of the NZ Comedy Festival.
"Work needs to be done to shift that."
"I may become savage and sassy."
He will head up the start of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival.
"I didn't come here for this."
The 70-year-old is lashing out at what he calls the "end of comedy".