New Zealand Nomads
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| Founded | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1977-present |
| Territory | Wellington |
| Criminal activities | Drug dealing, rape, theft, murder |
| Allies | Black Power, Head Hunters, Killer Bees |
| Rivals | Mongrel Mob, Highway 61 |
The New Zealand Nomads are a large, organised Maori criminal group, based in Wellington, New Zealand.
History
The Nomads were originally members of the Black Power, known as the "Black Power Nomads" before a large portion of the gang split and formed their own gang in 1977.[1]
In 1997, tensions heated up with the Highway 61 gang and resulted in the murder of Nomad Malcom Munns.[2]
In 2009, Nomads founder and President Dennis Hines died.[3] He is the known brother of senior Head Hunters member, William Hines.[4] He was imprisoned on a count of nearly 100 criminal convictions.[5]
The gang currently has 103 members imprisoned.[6]
Notable members
- Dennis Hines - Founder and long serving President, died in 2009.
- Malcom Munns - member murdered by the Highway 61 gang.[citation needed]
- Paul Rodgers (Porky Rimene) - Member jailed for 15 years for supplying methamphetamine. [7]
See also
References
- ^ "The New Zealand Edge : Hot : Nga Kupu Aroha - Words of Love". Web.archive.org. Archived from the original on 27 December 2007. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Drug trade : The gang rap sheet - National - NZ Herald News". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ "Cancer silences tyrant who ruled through violence". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ "Cancer silences tyrant who ruled through violence". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ "Fights in gang spurred by death". Stuff. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ "LA-style gangs fuel problems in NZ prisons". Stuff. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/7633267/gang-boss-porky-jailed-for-drugs