Poll: Should we ban gangs?
Stuff movie reviewer Greame Tuckett loved Savage and suggested it is a film all New Zealanders should see.
"Savage is, in its best moments, a stunning achievement. And it is never less than heartfelt and engaging. Very recommended."
Directed by Sam Kelly, it takes a look at the life of gang leader Moses. Set in Wellington in the 1980s, Kelly suggests that we can trace the emergence of gangs in New Zealand to institutions like the Epuni Boys Home in Lower Hutt, where physical and sexual abuse was rife.
Tuckett was particularly impressed by the way Savage gets "behind the masks of gang life and talked to the lost boys and mutilated men" in gangs throughout New Zealand.
One of the highlights was the performance of James Matamua, who was discovered in a Upper Hutt boxing gym.
The movie will inevitably raises questions about attitudes to gangs and whether politicians should take a tougher approach. Tell us what you think?
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83.6% Yes
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16.4% No
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Ailing Pope Francis will die or retire and be replaced as pope by an African Carrdinal or Bishop.
Donald Trump will be elected President of USA and consequently turmoil will resume in the USA and the world.
Terrible weather and other disasters of nature will occur that will affect the world.
Conflict between nations will intensify and spill over.
King Charles will die or abdicate, Prince William will reject taking the mantle and it willl be left to Prince Harry to be installed as King.
The Hurricanes will win the Super Rugby Pacifica championship and the All Blacks will have an unbeaten year under the coaching of Scot Robertson.
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Just 2 weeks to go to the start of Maidstone Tai Chi classes!
Hi everyone.
Huge thank you to those of you who have already contacted me and/or signed up for my new Tai Chi classes, beginning in May
Venue: Te Kupenga o Rongomai - Maidstone Sports Hub
Wednesday evening classes run from 7pm - 8pm during school terms
First meeting Wednesday 1st May
$90 pre-pay for the term or pay $10 per class each time you attend
Thursday morning classes run from 10am - 11am during school term
First meeting Thursday 2nd May
$90 pre-pay for the term or pay $10 per class each time you attend
For more information go to
www.andrewhardwick.co.nz...
or contact Tai Chi Instructor Andrew Hardwick on 0211532508
I look forward to seeing you there
Andrew