Inside Wairoa "NZ gang town" | Changing the story

[@Vinkabbeats]

These guys are speaking some realness , this video should be on nz television

[@lightfoot.2000]

💕Hearty! 😎🙏

[@la.bellamafia]

Hard!!

[@MarilynBarbarich]

I’m a resident of Wairoa and I see the potential in these young lads and others like them. It’s beautiful to see our people portrayed in a positive light, changing the story. Thank you! In essence Maori are a loving people who feel and care for each other and nature. Feel from the heart and the Divine will lead the way… 😍🙏🏼❤️✨

[@kri-m19]

Tika tāu whaea, we are exactly that, loving and caring for others, it's in our tīkanga kawa❤

[@06kaprice]

@@kri-m19 Im a pakeha boy from Napier, have friends and family in wairoa, why I appreciate and respect Maori so much is cos you guys have just the biggest hearts eh and its a beautiful thing!

[@kri-m19]

@@06kaprice Cher brother

[@KeyboardWarrior-y5w]

@MarilynBarbarich Uncle Baggs probably feels the same way.

[@MarilynBarbarich]

@@KeyboardWarrior-y5w Ka pai Uncle Bags 😃

[@tipiwhenuatanirau8105]

Born and bred in Wairoa, it's hard to see the negative when everyone is your whanau.

[@matrix35]

This inspired me to change my ways. Thank you so much!

[@danrowlands3705]

Always a good watch Dave... I was born in & grew up in Sydney around Rockdale Banksia Hurstville Bexley until 16yo and then moved to Tauranga in 1999 and was there 20yrs ... Id love to see you cover all of Tauranga from Welcome Bay-outbacks ,Hairini, Ohouiti Waimapu... Merrivale greerton ..... brookfield judea Bethlehem mount arataki papamoa and Te puke maketu ...💯🖤👊

[@drinkitin4980]

lived in sydyney 1999-2007 worked for my mate in his furniture shop princess highway in rockdale, new zealand is quite tame compared to the big smoke in my experiences anyway

[@sentimental_devil1011]

Not sure if anyone noticed how nice all the properties are and lawns are cared for and maintained other than some parts in the US where small towns like this are neglected... 1LOVE TO NZ especially the boys in Wairoa making a positive change to your beautiful town

[@hohepat2708]

I've always found these small neglected towns to be the roughest. And There all scattered across the east coast or northland.

[@MrMaxpimp]

Its north island my bro

[@hohepat2708]

@@MrMaxpimp there's a region in the north of north island called Northland

[@MrMaxpimp]

Yea ok I will look into that

[@therapgame2685]

Havent u heard of northland

[@bazzxv]

And things will only get worse for the east coast.

[@KereMaki]

Best Episode by far this bratha waka is a true testimony to lost boys finding the real men in themselfs and with the lord guiding him a negative past life has turned into a positive future stay blessed and our father jesus christ look over these 2 men changing the narratives for the better of there community💯🙏🙌

[@Elko847]

Yayaay, Hamilton is where I met the bro Waka 🙏 awsm to see where the bros are nowadays 🙌 another massive vlog done well my bro Dave 👌

[@deanvader6794]

Grew up in Chamberlain Ave in the 70s and 80s so know some history of the gang tensions, sad to see the township looks worse in your video, haven’t been home for 5 years, mum still lives there and my ancestors buried everywhere. Great to see some initiatives taking place but you have to keep grinding away cause life takes over and things get tough, people disagree or lose their goals so keep doing what you’re trying to achieve and good luck.

[@JC-gx8pq]

It mite look worse because of the flood, it was looking pretty good before the cyclone.

[@MrCHURCHBOY274]

Good to see these fullahs change their lives and become solid leaders for the younger generation. 🙏🏽❤️💯

[@Huimatewaka]

Awesome Brothers and an amazing watch, thank you for bringing this story tonight and to see changed men changing lives in there community and across the motu, Kia Ora TFS keep up the blessed mahi, Mauri Ora.

[@Geeronimo99]

I was recently considering re.emmigrating to n.z for my retirement. Hawke.s bay area. Beautiful country. Lovely rivers. Miss the hanghis.interesting programme.

[@honahwikeepa2115]

I know a couple of heavy brothers from here that I met in Sydney in the '80's. Very hard lads. Not for the feint hearted. One became a Christian and recently passed away recently.

[@danrowlands3705]

80s in Sydney was more ruthless then most realise it never got better it just grew ...

[@tipiwhenuatanirau8105]

Is the one who passed aways name debden ?

[@danrowlands3705]

@@tipiwhenuatanirau8105 do you mean a guy called Deb wife Sarah son Caleb

[@tipiwhenuatanirau8105]

@@danrowlands3705 yep, I that's my whanau.

[@tipiwhenuatanirau8105]

@@danrowlands3705 Twin's Debden and Raynor

[@mathansen]

As an outsider about to move to New Zealand this is truly inspiring to see. Thank you for showing this story and thank you to all the people involved. Keep it up!

[@handlesrt583]

Neat mahi bro, thankyou for making this podcast. Mean mahi Waka to much bro I wish you nothing but happiness and success on your journey.

[@damiangreen3510]

I went to Wairoa to volunteer building services and help people get on their feet for 4 months after the floods down around North Clyde. Love that town. Never had any problems.the council could do with a kick up the arse though. Great work guys.

[@TFSpodcast_]

Heard all about the council down there

[@ranellnikora48]

Kia ora Damian! Was awesome to meet you doing the mahi after the floods. Thank you for everything you did for the whanau of Wairoa, bro x

[@damiangreen3510]

@@ranellnikora48 you are awesome too. Once again co-ordinating civil defence from Gisborne not Wairoa. Taking the time,making the effort changing lives for the better thats what Ranell did and does guys. If you need a wahine to look up to,look no further.

[@EruTautuku-od2nv]

Alex Walker and I.went to Wairoa at the time when we were invited to do the CYCLONE GABRIELLE .. We enjoyed ourselves in Wairoa.. Even though we did our part in helping the people Of Wairoa We also did THE ANIMAL and WILDLIFE PROTECTION which help People get what their.Pets Went through during CYCLONE GABRIELLE The Council and The Police were Awesome They helped us a lot At that time, we ourselves Seen the Devastation that CYCLONE GABRIELLE and We felt the pain.that the Township went through I even showed this on Facebook as Proof The people of Wairoa Are so Awesome and While we were there We felt so Appreciated Just to let the people of WAIROA know We are also MAORI WARDENS as well as MAORI HEALERS To tell you the truth I love going to WAIROA And one day Alex Walker and I must Come back We actually fell in love with WAIROA YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME

[@Iroam.]

Get these young ones back into boxing boxing was a big thing in wairoa So many talented young ones let them shine thru❤❤❤

[@peacefulrage7102]

Brother u got a great series here. .. be interesting to see some south island hoods as well as up far north.

[@johntaylor1858]

Chur bro John here from the mighty wanganui. Wow that was powerful great watch. You need to come here

[@phyllistimu1148]

Its good to see someone show the positives of what Bronson and whanau are doing for our community and people. You dont know until you get in their and tautoko and take part yourself to see the good they are trying to do. Not all people who wear a patch are bad people 💯

[@MMTTKALLDAY13]

Couldn't of said it any better ❤

[@jamesspooner1.2.76]

Too much for doing this bro. Born and raised in Wairoa and roamed these streets as a kid, so i love this. I remember me and my cousin walking back from town carrying alcohol through that alley 1 night, and 1 house had a rottweiler. As we walked past, the rotty growled and started chasing us so we ran like f**k. The cuz said the dog was right on his ass and he was ready to throw the box of steinys😂 Well done to these bros for making big change, because that is hard. But i see the things that helped them change their mind-set was Maoritanga and God. So Kia Ora God Bless you all

[@bazzxv]

I grew up in frasertown just north of wairoa over the bridge. Had a very close uncle of mine killed back in 05 due to the gang wars. It was quite sad really because we are all whanau but Color’s takeover sometimes. Wairoa will always be home!

[@MegaEssexboy1]

I used to live at the bottom of Carroll St. It was cool living there.

[@bioclean1329]

Loved the kaupapa from the brother and the massive changes and message he and his brothers are trying to achieve. The part that stood out for me was when he said we can get along inside we need to learn to get along out here where it counts. That type of korero stops wars! Mean whanua mean.

[@tonicollier9357]

This is such a cool episode... seeing change and growth in our people is awesome to see. Hopefully many others follow suit.

[@JayTee-yl4oh]

Luvin the videos brutha, should hit it up in Murupara bro. Just like Flaxmere, Hastings and Wairoa bro. Another mean town with alot of history. Chur mai bro

[@Angelathompson541]

May Elohim continue to bring Healing,Deliverance,Salvation, Serenity 🙏💖🔥 Praise God brothers 💖🙏🔥

[@nowelalalalala]

@@Angelathompson541 Amen!

[@damonsmith3829]

Hearty brutha Waka and bronny big changes for home luv the kaupapa you both are doing keep it up bruthaz

[@trhoades2063]

I like thid guy bronson!! Hes doing what he can for his people, aint no one else helping them out in wairoa the govt gave up on those small towns decades ago, so good on them, only thr ignorant would ridicule them for being in the mob

[@WaYk11]

Salute toko waka. Real spill for the ville. UNITY 💪🏾🪶🪶🪶💯

[@mikemulcahy5984]

Wow…I was glued to this video….thank you for sharing! Stoked for those young men to have turned their lives around

[@MahiMangaru]

All I can say is beautiful. Thank you brother 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@Nowaypoway]

Mad respect to waka! Knew him from high school and was always a supporter of the mob and also a huge supporter of being the best you possible. Glad he’s pumping in life and very conscious about himself whether it’s past, present or future him! Too much my g! Swak Oner haha.

[@lillian3890]

It's inspiring to see men who can do whatever they want, honour God and give Him glory. Strengthens my faith in Him!

[@ProjectFrugal]

Good stuff. We need more role models especially Christian role models. Great channel! :)

[@davidvincent9545]

Forget the wild west, its the wild east out here and its a beautiful part of the country. Great positive content, Thanks

[@la.bellamafia]

I stayed up in wairoa for a few months back in 2005 to help break in some wild horses and i absolutely loved it. Being a white girl from chch i felt hard out of place @ first, but the people were all so warm and welcoming to me & i felt right at home by the time i left....i come from a bike club/gang family and i grew up in state care etc so none of that stuff up there really phased me, it was more being so white and uncultured that had me feeling out of place but i wasnt treated different, most people thought chch was all skinheads and racism and was somewhere to be avoided so we educated eachother on our home towns and i left Wairoa with a heavy sadness....i didnt want to leave. ill always be fond of that beautiful wee place, and even more so the gorgeous souls who live there and made me feel like whanau. Arohanui 💫

[@jaddy11mash]

Awesome to see the Positive messages ❤Much love ❤Bring the kids up strong ! And Wise ❤

[@lxopenfirexl7007]

Bro what? When was this brother? Would have been awesome to meet you, live out towards the lake

[@phyllistimu1148]

Was about a month ago t

[@BADLANDS.STUDIO]

Been waiting on this 💯💪🏽

[@cdizzle3521]

You heading to Kaiti, Gtown kuZ? Meke place mbro but always had its problems, but awesome stories and ppl there too...

[@paulsandy76]

Noticing all the houses they have walked & driven past in the background, all their lawns are freshly mowed and well kept. Looks good.

[@Belovedservant]

Gang wars and shootings aside Wairoa is a beautiful place

[@6thson2Jacob]

Went to the same school as the brother Waka in H TOWN! He was a cool bro to chill with. The good ole days of Fraser High! Solid mahi brothers. 💪 💯 🔥

[@nsmaori]

I remember going to boarding school in hawkes bay wed always pass thru on school trips/rugby games. Me n the bros use to always joke how long it took before we saw a patch. I think the record was like 5 seconds 😂 the annual wairoa college rugby fixtures were rugged and ruff as fuck too, straight hit ups and brawls usually

[@tainemanaena5351]

Hard always scraps against Wairoa rugby memories bro

[@SuperHone12]

Waka is inspiring, I so hope he can speak to youth and help them move on from violence..such a truly unique person I sense a positive future for him..😊

[@strangerthings7559]

Raupunga-Wairoa-Frasertown. Man i heard some storys from my papas and nans. But wat a great podcast seeing our rangatira do there thing and inspire ❤

[@roadtoredemption15]

Great testimony brother 🔥💪🏽🫶🏽

[@r7saga]

Born in Wairoa Dec 19 1991 . Haven't been back since my Nan's tangi 2002. Much love to all my Whanau there. Wihone Whanau. Coopers and Te kahus. Much love .

[@wyliemcmaster4338]

Nice work Dave keep it up Jesus is King 🏄🏽‍♂️

[@Sidegigging]

Awesome mahi brothers 🙌 good to see positive changes!

[@errollanderson1558]

Amazing korero and kaupapa! Everyone needs to see this!

[@maksfaaoa3264]

The line the bro said that there weren’t any All Blacks or celebrities there is deep I hope they see themselves as those role models that they needed and help guide the next generation

[@jahnapanui6532]

Kiora thankyou so much for sharing your experience and knowledge with us and taking time to share your story godbless you brother

[@pippataylor5590]

These towns are not neglected. I grew up in Hastings and woukd love to get back to HB area / weather. A lot of downsizing older citz can afford to downsize to places like this spend locally and enjoy. Make the cafes, eateries and sight seeing spots quirky welcoming and lots more cashflows even for odd jobbers house maintenace people and tradies.

[@trendingnow8499]

Hearty Brother Waka #MOTIVATIONAOTEAROA

[@maoristreetevangelist]

Proud to be born and bred in Wairoa. Blessings!

[@lightfoot.2000]

ØÖSH 2ţhe öøsh! 👊😎 frm Wellys! 😎🙏

[@kereiha24]

Ka Pai to see some bros out there changing the cycle to positive specially in this day in age

[@williamgreen269]

Still remember the trident was the old pad and the bar at the back was huge. Loved growing up in wairoa.

[@maximuswebster9681]

Solid bro waka! Mana maori!💯💪

[@nowelalalalala]

God be with you Waka! Thank you for being fearless and sharing your wonderful testimony. A great video for someone that is or has lived that life. I pray that when all the people in your life look at you; they see Him 🙏 May you never walk a day without Our wonderful God by your side, God Bless!

[@deltaeco6788]

After watching this, an Article came up on the NZH, that a gang fight in Wairoa happened over the weekend. So therefore nothing changed in that 💩 🕳️ dump.

[@TUKZDOGG]

FORDEV8 grateful to hear our barks🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@jeremypitiroi]

Awesome brother Waka. Praise God Jesus Christ is Lord 🙏🔥

[@keithmac7596]

WHEN? AND LORD OF WHAT?

[@jeremypitiroi]

Brother it's about Christ transforming from the inside out. Only God can bring true joy 🙏🔥

[@paulmac3176]

What sweater is brother wearing?

[@robertmurray2843]

Subbed to the channel mean content my guy keep em coming

[@irifikkk8489]

U gon have to learn te reo brother Dave it was abit awkward wen that lady from the dairy was talking to u lol

[@aprilandsuzi550]

Im from Gisborne, Wairoa is a beautiful town

[@taroitofilau3983]

Love it, be the best father you can be and Unity with everyone outside.

[@1800will]

Oh wow I grew up in wairoa/ frasertown as a child, most the whanau still reside around wairoa! Awesome memories

[@TFSpodcast_]

hit the bros on insta : Bronson - instagram.com/wairoatither/ Waka - instagram.com/wakatither7/

[@GlemondMurray]

Mean brother I asked U on yur story few weeks ago if U could get a good vlog with them maaasfh

[@TWAKSTAR]

Chur mean Maori mean 😎 respect to you and the Wairoa whanau for sharing this. Awesome 💯

[@ourpeople-g7r]

Hey mean maori what does it mean to a mean maori when a mean maori says mean maori mean? Table and chur bro.

[@shanenonheke9265]

Great to see Young brothers making positive moves for the better 👌💯

[@michaeltoa1185]

Love everything u do Brother keep it up top job

[@MrKizage]

Bronson is the heart of the movement. Mean duo

[@opalwhite6212]

Started reading Truered written by Tuhoe Isaac otherwise known as bruno. Such an interesting read as he’s an ex mob leader who actually started quite a few of the chapters and I think he’s from Wairoa, not 100% sure tho 🤔

[@Howard-b5u]

Love the journey gave my heart to the Lord while I was locked up... that's the hardest place to walk with the Lord... and its been even harder out here I real life

[@JohnDiaz-z5p]

Much respect & Love. Little did I know the LORD😇 was riding with me/us during tribulations. Fresh SS 💚. God bless

[@Yeshuaschild93]

Got bless you all, may Jesus heal everyone inside and out.

[@WillTaylor-g4j]

Im from Nukutaurua Mahia i love my home there's good hearts in Wairoa whanau just need to try and work together not just for ourselves but for our Tamariki especially.

[@sharne57]

Awesome content brothers. Mint korero 💪

[@tobiasgirod2076]

Good on the bros they really got their work cut out for them.. Wairoa’s rep around nz is horrendous but god willing the boys can turn it around. Stay blessed

[@Remedy-my2ml]

Beautiful town, great content. Nothin more attractive to us woman than a strong man, meaning being strong of mind to stand n walk n his own power on his own if necessary to be true to himself above all else, being the best example n teacher in this realm to our tamariki ( we are a village) and being strong enough to control his emotions n be gentle with his hands n mouth 💖 we are all brothers n sisters. One love one heart. Lets beat in unison so we can beat the system. The system is structured to devide n conquer. It is a compilation of corporations that profit from us. Prisons, lawyers, judges, police all make millions every year while our tamariki n communities miss out in so many ways with the absence of our men. schools are institutions to indoctrination n are no place for pur tamariki. United we are powerful. Kia kaha whanau. Aroha from Poi e coumtry

[@bubblezweston]

Way to go Waka and Bronson making drastic changes for the better proud of you brothers... God bless

[@EastSide-k1m]

Being from sa I use to always brag about how gangsta we are but as I grew up I checked myself and learnt there's a tough kunt in every town no matter how small learned to humble myself

[@davidbey-qy2je]

Waka thank you through God you inspired us Greatly.

[@davidkumeroa2997]

Kanui Kapai Bronson. Turning the Page to a better future for all in Whenua. Kiaora.

[@Midnightrider773]

God bless you and your bro's ministry

[@krukid8485]

When you off to kaitaia my g?

[@267-s6m]

Worked here for a 2 months back in NZ. Monrgel mobs are the kindest and most welcoming people ever and wairoa have the best takeaway shops 🤙🏾

[@konek4880]

Happy you guys are finding peace it’s so happy we are not alone much love whanau

[@edithcarroll8657]

I give it up to you guys! A change into something Grand is Evolution!!!!

[@Geeronimo99]

When we realize god accepts us..we accept ourselves. He.s with us all the way. Amen.he knows us better than we do.

[@roddas26]

The "justice" system in this country is so flawed it's sameful.

[@zSkNNYBNz]

Born an Breed in Wairoa hard Career st chamberlain Ave was where I grew up. We moved out late 90s my mum wanted a better life for us . Wairoa will always be my home as I get older I miss that place more an more. All my whanau are from Kihitu Te Rauhina marae. Mean mahi from the bro Bronson doing good things much love to the bros back home.

[@jammicnix]

awesome bro, fisher of men .. strong My bro..

[@johnnlawner7663]

That was a good episode cuzzy

[@Jaime-LeighWilson]

Gangs arose out of poverty lack of opportunity. My grandDaddy is from Wairoa /Frasertown.

[@Iron-Lion16]

That was some great Korero Brothers 🙏☝️🦁

[@ruhirikihana9972]

Awesome korero whanau nga mihi.

[@miriamaphillips6092]

Most excellent video ❤