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By: WESTL 001
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2025-12-10 13:37:45 |
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Thought provoking discussion. Harder to read, as read more like a newspaper. |
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By: GORE 007
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2025-12-09 10:57:10 |
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Very interesting, graphic insight into gangs. |
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By: TAIH 002
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2025-11-17 11:29:50 |
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The book created a lot of discussion! Most of us had no idea how bad the problem was i.e. drugs/ return of the '501s' from Australia. We feel it is a book that New Zealanders should read! |
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By: HAMIL 068
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2025-10-09 12:20:44 |
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An interesting read about the criminal underworld in N.Z. It was fascinating to read about the undercover work the police undertake to catch the criminals, and the extent that criminals will go to when importing and exporting drugs. |
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By: AUCK 476
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2025-10-09 11:36:33 |
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As a group of older women we found the book shocking, but were very glad to have read it. Especially struck by the impact on the children. Also impressed by the bravery and tenacity of the police. |
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By: TEPUK 006
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2025-09-01 10:10:55 |
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Generated huge discussion, especially as our area featured! Some members bought this book for themselves. |
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By: AUCK 014
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2025-08-12 12:14:33 |
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An eye-opening and sobering read, challenging us to acknowledge that NZ is not immune to the global scourge of organised crime. It generated a lot of discussion about aligned issues of gun laws, the impact of drug abuse in the wider community, the role of enablers of crime (e.g. the luxury goods market!) and admiration of the role the police play in working with careful, diligent persistence in tracking down the criminals involved. The writing was good, typical of strong investigative journalism - a little repetitive but very informative. |
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By: CHCH 592
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2025-07-08 11:22:08 |
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A sobering and 'arresting' story, well researched and well-written. Some partners picked up and read this book also. We all despaired at the state of gun laws at this time. Generated good discussion. |
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By: ONAWE 001
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2025-07-03 10:04:19 |
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Great book for discussion, but not read by all our female members. A challenging subject. |
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By: OTAKI 001
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2025-06-23 10:36:40 |
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Interesting, at times horrifying, read. Perhaps not the usual genre for our group, so mixed reactions. |
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By: MAST 005
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2025-06-11 14:36:44 |
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A horrifying and depressing insight into organised crime and the huge problem of gangs, drugs and guns we have in N.Z. The police are forever keeping up with the sophisticated ploys of our underworld and creating ironclad cases once the gangsters get to court. A good discussion. |
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By: WAIHEK 001
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2025-05-22 10:15:53 |
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A good discussion was had among members. It was very eye opening about the increase in gangs and gang culture since Australia started sending over N.Z. born criminals who had had 12 months or more jail time. This has resulted in the increase of gun related crime, drug importation, violence etc. Well-written book. |
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By: DUNED 061
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2024-12-16 13:07:30 |
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Generated good discussion. |
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