Gangsta's Paradise: New Zealand's HipHop Crimewave (Crime Documentary) | Real Stories

Summary by Krater

This documentary investigates the rise of youth street gangs in South Auckland, New Zealand, exploring their ties to traditional adult gangs like the Mongrel Mob and examining community efforts to guide at-risk youth.

From the video

Answers: What is the reality of youth gangs and gang culture in South Auckland, New Zealand?

• Youth street gangs in South Auckland
• Mongrel Mob gang culture in New Zealand
• Youth intervention and community support programs
• Police and political responses to gang crime

What it concludes

• New Zealand youth street gangs often mimic international gang culture seen on TV and video.
• Many youth gang members come from economically deprived areas and dysfunctional families.
• Adult gangs like the Mongrel Mob and Black Power are increasingly using youth gangs as a recruitment ground.
• Political proposals to ban gangs and gang patches are seen by criminologists and some members as ineffective.