KILLLER BEEZ OTARA. Our source said the firearms helping fuel the violence were stolen from gun shops. The New Zealand Herald confirmed last night with various sources that the victim was Masters, the president of the Killer Beez gang, who was released from prison in July last year. She says evidence shows such an approach worked in the past and she’ll be advocating for a similar action plan to be put into place. “When Josh got out of prison he tried to take ownership of Ōtara and the other main gang who ‘own’ Ōtara are the Tribesmen,” says the source. A rival Tribesmen gang member, Akustino Tae, has been charged with attempted murder. He’s now focusing his energy on getting young people more engaged with their schooling, starting with helping children learn to read. The Spinoff is subject to NZ Media Council procedures. I ended up becoming an alcoholic – I drank too much and I was in a mess so I decided this was not for me.”. Komene remembers these times and believes there’s a generation of Ōtara youth who didn’t join gangs because of the success of Paea’s programmes. "OMC" stands for "Otara Millionaires' Club" – a tongue-in-cheek reference to the low socio-economic status of much of the suburb, ... but recently a major action against the Tribesmen and Killer Beez gangs (in 2008), and 2010s increases in police force numbers in the area, combined with a community policing approach, have been credited with both reducing crime and … “These shops were everywhere and in some instances there were two shops on the same street. Defiantly making the Killer Beez's trademark middle finger signal, he boasts about his gangland connections in the "hood Otara'' in south … can log in to The Spinoff. Donate ... Killer Beez. They also released an album in 2008, Skull Fingers Up. The Killer Beez (Killa Bees) are a large street gang based in New Zealand, mainly based in the South Auckland area. It requires a whole-of-community approach to tackling this issue,” she says. Late last year there was a series of violent run-ins between rival gangs, including an incident where shots were heard outside a school, forcing pupils and teachers at Mayfield Primary into lockdown as a security precaution. So it’s highly unlikely this rival gang would be paying ‘rent’ to the Killer Beez or the Tribesmen to be operating in Ōtara.”. [11], Colourway Records has released several titles, including "Put Ya Colourz On", which also feature Young Sid[12] and Josh Masters. Alice Wilkins A gang member who shot Killer Beez boss Josh Masters, leaving him paralysed, has been jailed for seven years. Masters was convicted of dealing P and money laundering and sentenced to 10 years, five months imprisonment in 2012. Defiantly making the Killer Beez's trademark middle finger signal, he boasts about his gangland connections in the "hood Otara'' … If you’d like to log in you’ll need to set up a new members account. “When Josh got out of prison he tried to take ownership of Ōtara, and the other main gang who ‘own’ Ōtara are the Tribesmen,” the source said. So the truce was really about the Killer Beez not seeking revenge for that earlier shooting of Josh Masters." “From what I know, the reason the Killer Beez were created was so the Tribesmen would have an organisation who could sell on their behalf. They were founded in 2003, as a large rogue street gang in Otara, as a spin-off of the larger "Tribesmen" gang. In total 60 Killer Beez were arrested an operation which involved 110,000 intercepted messages. The Killer Beez (Killa Bees) are a large street gang based in New Zealand, mainly based in the South Auckland area. No employer would touch him. “We were right on top of it, and then the government took away our funding and we were told it’s not a priority, and there’s not enough problems.”. Otara news is brought to you by the team at Manukau Courier Recent posts Villa Maria winery selling 31ha of land in Māngere to fund expansion New Takanini seat in Parliament won by Labour's Dr Neru Leavasa New MP for Manurewa focussed … About 60 Killer Beez members and associates were arrested in May after police raided properties in Otara and Papatoetoe. On April 26, 2019, a Tribesmen Otara, and former Killer Beez, patch member Akustino Tae shot in paralyzed former friend, and former Tribesmen and Killer Beez leader, Josh Masters with a pistol at a motorcycle dealership in Auckland. ... Kepu is a member of the Killer Beez, gang and reports arose that claimed the death was a gang-ordered hit, whilst prison staff members were well aware of threats made against Palmer. “New Zealand is segregated on the basis of school decile, postcode and deprivation. In June 2008, several Killer Beez members, including leader Vila Lemanu and member Christopher Shadrock, were convicted for killing Chinese businesswoman Joanne Wang, after they ran her over in a Manukau shopping mall carpark in front of her 8-year-old son. Community leaders are now warning the cycle of violent retribution could continue in 2021, unless radical interventions are made. The footage has only been posted online within the past month, but police told 1 News Now it shows a period of time around March of 2015, when large groups of Killer Beez … We also have a custom editorial division which creates smart, shareable content for brands. GET ON OUR LEVEL - Tyler Shamy. Post a message to KILLLER BEEZ OTARA's wall or in game. Recent posts. Because of that, I got advice from local police to secure our school.” The school gates will be unlocked at 8:30am and locked at 3:15pm for two weeks. "If it's a wider beef, between the Killer Beez and the Tribesmen, there's an opportunity for someone in the Killer Beez to step up and make a name for themselves by avenging their leader," says Dr Jarrod Gilbert. My body is not the problem – my school’s obsession with ‘modesty’ is, I listened to Magic Talk for 12 hours straight and I think my brain melted, Recap: There’s something fishy going on with The Bachelorette NZ, Why a US-based social app swapped pandemic-hit Portland for Auckland, The Bulletin: Short sharp alert level rise done in a week, Meet the South Auckland street artist turned ultramarathoner inspiring change. In October 2017, members of the Killer Beez and the 36 (Three Six) gangs were involved in a shooting, where three males in Otara were shot in a drive-by shooting. Gangs in New Zealand - Wikipedia Kepu is a member of the Killer Beez , gang and reports arose that claimed the death was a gang-ordered hit, whilst prison staff members were well aware of threats made against Palmer. RIP G CHILD GDOUT FAMILY FORDEVA 2018-11-24T23:04:40Z Tae was one of the original members of the Killer Beez, the street gang led by Masters since the early 2000s, but is now the sergeant-at-arms of the Tribesmen motorcycle club in Otara. If you can’t read, then you might end up selling drugs. The Tribesmen are also rivals with the Mongrel Mob. According to police, a truce was agreed between rival gangs at the end of November 2020. 6 hours ago. Killer Beez boss Vila Lemanu has warrants out for his arrest and after five weeks of no sightings, police have appealed to the public for help. But during the 2008 drug sting, police seized $500,000 worth of P and cannabis, $20,000 cash and stolen property. “What we see is a lot of youth getting disengaged from school,” she says. The man shot in yesterday's incident was notorious gang member Josh Masters, who is in a critical condition at Auckland Hospital. Killer Beez was headed by Josh Marsters, formerly a vice-president of the Tribesmen gang. So the truce was really about the Killer Beez not seeking revenge for that earlier shooting of Josh Marsters.”, Community workers in Ōtara, from left, Shardae Komene, Sully Paea and Judy Speight (Photos: Supplied). The Killer Beez (Killa Bees) are a large street gang based in New Zealand, mainly based in the South Auckland area. The Killer Beez was founded by Masters in the mid-2000s, with the leader declaring it as a way to help south Auckland children out of poverty. Our source believed the agreement was in fact between the Tribesmen and the Killer Beez to stop the cycles of revenge following the shooting of Killer Beez leader Josh Masters. Jason Palmer (prison officer)-Wikipedia. This email is not associated with a Spinoff Who is Lucinda Baulch, the Australian who refused a Covid test? “As the local MP for Ōtara, I strongly believe that we should learn from what has already worked successfully. The Killer Beez were formerly headed by Josh Masters, a well-known kickboxer, also a former vice-president of the Tribesmen MC. frightening is a 12-year-old who leaves school. Akustino was charged with attempted murder; however, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the crown accepted a plea deal with Tae to take a lesser … Okusitino Tae met Masters years ago in Otara … There was a lot of vandalism, graffiti, and gang stuff, but from about 1994 a lot of good things started to happen here. "When Josh got out of prison he tried to take ownership of Ōtara, and the other main gang who 'own' Ōtara are the Tribesmen," the source said. 1 hour ago. Crosspower and the 274 Youth Core [another youth service] were out in the parks delivering stuff for young people. Keep informed about any suspicious activity, … In September 2004, local MP Ross Robertson, Allan Va'a, leader of the anti-gang body 274, and members of the Otara Community Board met with another man, Walter Cooper, to discuss the handover. [9] The company address listed was a well known pad for The Killer Beez Gang. The Killer Beez has long been a feeder gang for the Tribesmen - but sources have suggested to Newshub things between the gangs have soured. It is the most notorious and developed street gang with … Our source believed the agreement was in fact between the Tribesmen and the Killer Beez to stop the cycles of revenge following the shooting of Killer Beez leader Josh Masters. Post. Killer Beez members are commonly referred to as Killer(s) or simply as KB by those closely associated with the gang.[5]. On 15 May 2010, Killer Beez member Latu Kepu killed prison guard. “Quite simply, the gangs pick up youth who’ve been rejected by society,” he says. Sources have told Sunday News the once intimidating 117kg kickboxer from Otara is now a "shell of his former self". When he tried to take ownership, it was about him trying to clear out the space for himself – which is what led to earlier shootings. Regarding the increased gang activity in the last 12 months, Inspector Wendy Spiller, police area commander for Counties Manukau East, says police try to follow up on all suspicious activity, but it’s going to take more than just further arrests to remedy Ōtara’s issues. The Herald understands the … “Ōtara has been in the media recently and it is disappointing for both police and community leaders to constantly see the negative being focused on, as we know Ōtara is a great community with incredible heart. Sign in Sign in with Stuff × Become a Verified Neighbour. Shardae Komene, operations manager for the 274 Boundary community house in … Drug manufacturing, Drug sales, Aggravated robbery, Assassination, Fraud, Money laundering. “What we really need is a review of many of our South Auckland schools, because they aren’t doing a service to their community. Panmure-Ōtāhuhu electorate MP Jenny Salesa says a previous Labour-led government put in place a four-year $10 million action plan in 2006 involving youth workers and wrap-around services for high-risk families, but this was not continued under the subsequent National-led government. Parent Aroha Moka says, “I think it's a fantastic idea. Comment by Te Amokura Tipiwai-Foster. We urge any person who believes there is harm being caused in our community by illegal activity to report it to police.”. “An inmate accused of assaulting a guard who later died was a Killer Beez gang member under segregation, sources say. But if we educate our children enough to give them the tools to learn, by the time they are older, they will be knowledgeable to do things, like how to save money and how to run a business.”. Evident in all of the gangs music videos, released on the YouTube account colourwayrecords, the gang predominantly wear black and yellow, the same colours used in their logo. The latter was initially a feeder gang for the Tribesmen, but in recent years tensions flared between the two. Killer Beez president Josh Masters was shot at the Harley Davidson dealership in Mount Wellington on Friday. Inter-gang rivalries aren't particularly new to Ōtara, but according to youth workers and community leaders, their violent impact on the area could be reduced. In November 2008, Masters received a 'jailhouse beating' for an outburst in court, leading to complications in the trials of multiple associates. And when we got him a job, he just broke down in tears. Paea says he would welcome a return to such an approach. 999 Members. Okusitino Tae met Masters years ago in Otara … The Tribesmen have a feeder youth street gang called Killer Beez (sometimes Killer Bees, Killabeez, or KBZ), possibly a reference to the hip hop group Killa Beez… In February 2014, Huawai was sentenced to jail for 4 years and 9 months by North Shore District Court Judge Pippa Sinclair. deleted in the past. In September 2014, Killer Beez associate Hendrix Hauwai, 17, attacked Lucy Knight, punching her in the head after she tried to intervene in a failed bag-snatch outside a North Shore supermarket. If you can help, donate to The Spinoff Members. On November 24, police arrested an 18-year-old man and charged him in relation to the shootings. “We had helped one dad who had done some prison time, he had 13 kids with his wife. Charges included … They say he should not be approached. The gangs give them clothes and dirt bikes. Gang-related activities must be addressed at all levels, including children, youth, families.”. Wall Hierarchy Emblems. A common phrase within the gang's music, as well as being used in its logo, is the term AO, pronounced as separate letters, which is an acronym for the gang motto, All Out. A 39-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged with attempted murder in relation to a shooting at a motorbike shop in Auckland yesterday. Akustino Tae, of Otara, faced Manakau District Court just before midday today. We drink L'affare by day. Masters also formerly a … AO H TOWN. Our source believes the agreement was in fact between the Tribesmen and the Killer Beez to stop the cycles of revenge following the shooting of Killer Beez leader Josh Marsters. Killer Beez member JayDee has spoken out about dirt bike riding. The Killer Beez was formed in Otara five years ago as a "feeder gang" providing prospects to the Tribesmen motorcycle gang and has expanded its influence through Auckland and Northland. @ishotz25. KILLLER BEEZ OTARA. For many of our friends, whose dads were in gangs, they just see it as a natural pathway. The Killer Beez are a large South Auckland street gang which was formed in 2003 in Otara. Gang members’ kids were … That doesn’t usually happen.”. The Social Club Emblem Editor empowers members … We’ve helped 200 people in the last 18 months getting into work.”, Auckland councillor Fa’anana Efeso Collins and Panmure-Ōtāhuhu MP Jenny Salesa (Photo: Supplied/Getty Images). The Tribesmen is a prominently Māori motorcycle club formed in the 1980s in Otara, ... Killer Beez was headed by Josh Masters, formerly a vice-president of the Tribesmen gang. 6 hours ago. “They are an older group who are essentially the uncles and fathers of the Killer Beez members. Josh Masters (founder and overall Killer Beez leader), Vila Lemanu (high-ranking chapter leader), In May 2008, Josh Masters and 41 other members from both the Tribesman and The Killer Beez gangs were arrested in a police sting. They see their uncles riding motorbikes and they think, ‘I want to own a bike, I want to cruise around like them’. Dirt biking has become the latest buzz for Otara youth gang, the Killer Beez, but those living in the neighbourhood they ride in are frustrated by the disturbance. Crew Motto: AO KILLER BEEZ. They have a relatively large presence, having set up chapters in Otara, Rotorua and Murupara. Otara news is brought to you by the team at Manukau Courier. The leader of the Killer Beez gang has been released from prison after serving a lengthy jail sentence for dealing P. Joshua James Masters was released... Join Sign in Sign up. They were founded in 2003, as a large rogue street gang in Otara… Our source believed the agreement was in fact between the Tribesmen and the Killer Beez to stop the cycles of revenge following the shooting of Killer Beez leader Josh Masters. Members account. “The only reason I joined the gang was because they were in the neighbourhood that I lived and the leader was the drummer of the band I was in,” Paea says. "Because in some ways, Josh Masters' mana is on the line." They were founded in 2003, as a large rogue street gang in Otara, as a spin-off of the larger "Tribesmen" gang. Speight says the schools need to step up so young people are less likely to drop out and become targets for gangs. Writing in Patched, Dr Gilbert said the Killer Beez were founded in Otara, South Auckland, in about 2003, under the leadership of Josh Masters, a member of outlaw motorcycle club the Tribesmen, who was released from prison last year after serving a lengthy sentence for dealing methamphetamine. It was MSD [Ministry of Social Development] funded – and as a result you have a generation of kids who were saved from joining the gangs.”. The violent altercations that loomed large in Ōtara last year could return in 2021 if new gangs continue to challenge the Killer Beez’ control of the drug market, according to a source with close links to the gang. “In the 1990s and early 2000s, before the uprising of the Killer Beez, there was a dip in gang activity and their recruitment of young people. Tribesmen MC / Killer Beez The Tribesmen is a prominently Māori motorcycle club formed in the 1980s in Otara, they have a presence in South Auckland and as far south as Rotorua. [2], In 2013, there were 138 members in prison, up from 96 in 2011. A gang member who shot Killer Beez boss Josh Masters, leaving him paralysed, has been jailed for seven years. Zarytecola and 243 others joined KILLLER BEEZ OTARA. The Killer Beez are a large South Auckland street gang which was formed in 2003 in Otara. “Our youth progress from washing windows at intersections, to getting a push bike and then getting a dirt bike and then you don’t see them for a while until you see them going for Sunday rides on their motorcycles.”. The Spinoff is a New Zealand online magazine covering politics, pop culture and social issues. Killer Beez member JayDee has spoken out about dirt bike riding. Screenshot of dirt bike rider on a road in Ōtara (Photo: YouTube screenshot of video titled Team Killer Beez), was agreed between rival gangs at the end of November 2020. It was an extremely unusual event as both the Killer Beez and Tribesmen were very close gangs that were in a very strong alliance considering the Killer Beez was founded by the Tribesmen as a feeder gang for the Tribesmen. The Killer Beez (Killa Bees) are a large street gang based in New Zealand, mainly based in the South Auckland area. In 2018, conflict spilled into a Mt Wellington Harley-Davidson store, where the Tribesmen’s Okusitino Tae shot and paralysed Killer Beez president Josh Masters. The gangs give them clothes and dirt bikes. “And it’s also about creating opportunities, then making sure the opportunities that are being offered are better than what we’re asking young people to turn their backs on – like will the young people get a sense of meaning from what they are doing?”. We are located at 14 McDonald Street, Morningside, Auckland 1025. Killer Beez. Inter-gang rivalries aren’t particularly new to Ōtara, but according to youth workers and community leaders, their violent impact on the area can be reduced. 2020-11-18T23:37:19Z Comment by Doe PB. Dirt biking has become the latest buzz for Otara youth gang, the Killer Beez, but those living in the neighbourhood they ride in are frustrated by the disturbance. The Killer Beez were formerly headed by Josh Masters, a well-known kickboxer, also a former vice-president of the Tribesmen MC. The Killer Beez (Killa Bees) are a large street gang based in New Zealand, mainly based in the South Auckland area. Post a message to KILLLER BEEZ OTARA's wall or in game. “My family has lived in Ōtara since it was first developed. When Paea’s funding was cut, he was told there weren’t enough issues in the community to justify funding his programme and as a result he had to scale back his operations. Judy Speight, who for the last 10 years has been running Accelerating Aotearoa, a charity focused on technology education in Ōtara, has a similar view. The Tribesmen is a prominently Māori motorcycle club formed in the 1980s in Otara, they have a presence in South Auckland and as far south as Rotorua and Murupara. “Police have often said that getting illegal drugs off our streets is not something we can solve alone or a problem we can arrest our way out of. They were founded in 2003, as a large rogue street gang in Otara,[1] as a spin-off of the larger "Tribesmen" gang. [9], The Killer Beez effectively controlled the record label Colourway Records. Join. “But when the government funds things, we can do well here.”. If you On April 26, 2019 Killer Beez head Josh Masters, a prominent gang member was shot by a member of the Tribesmen at a Harley Davidson dealership in Mount Wellington, Auckland. “What is really frightening is a 12-year-old who leaves school. Killer Beez kingpin Josh Masters has been given a humiliating jailhouse beating as he awaits trial over allegedly being part of a drugs ring. [Therefore] our homes, schools, churches and sports teams must be resourced to provide the nurturing experiences for our young people to thrive.”. “Reports in the media have mentioned the Killer Beez and Tribesmen are involved. You'll then be asked to choose a password so you We need to get our kids excited about learning and giving them the tools to succeed in learning, and I think the STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths] conversation is a really good place to start.”. for support, It looks like this account has been Join. The Spinoff Weekly compiles the best stories of the week – an essential guide to modern life in New Zealand, emailed out on Monday evenings. R.I.P AO MOJO. Crew Motto: AO KILLER BEEZ. “In the 1990s and early 2000s, before the uprising of the Killer Beez, there was a dip in gang activity and their recruitment of young people. The pair were once very close friends, part of the tight core of the Killer Beez gang which sprouted up in Otara in the early 2000s as a feeder group to the more established Tribesmen motorcycle club. He reportedly was "born-again" while in prison, and was … On 3 August 2012, Masters was sentenced to 10 years and 5 months in prison for organising drug deals after police intercepted thousands of his coded phone conversations. [13], This article is about a New Zealand street gang. A complaint must first be directed in writing, within one month of publication, to info@thespinoff.co.nz. He founded Crosspower, a youth work agency which over almost 40 years has helped thousands of people. The lines between the clubs were so blurred Masters, once described by a High Court judge as a charismatic leader with undoubted business acumen, also held a … have any issues contact us on members@thespinoff.co.nz. A rival Tribesmen gang member, Akustino Tae, has been charged with attempted murder. Auckland councillor Fa’anana Efeso Collins grew up in Ōtara and says it will take a holistic community response to undo decades of neglect. Masters was one of 44 people from both gangs arrested in a police swoop in May 2008. Because of that, I got … They were founded in 2003, as a large rogue street gang in Otara, as a spin-off of the larger "Tribesmen" gang. “The recent shootings were more about outsiders [rival gangs] trying to set up their own ‘bullet’ or drug shops. The Killer Beez emblem or "patch" consists of the words "Killer Beez" and "AO MOJO" that act as the surrounding rockers for their Skull Fingers Up emblem of a middle finger extended upright with a partially extended thumb. Shardae Komene, operations manager for the 274 Boundary community house in Ōtara, says joining a gang is often the most attractive option for a young person frustrated by a lack of opportunities and without a sense of belonging. They were founded in 2003, as a large rogue street gang in Otara… The seized about $500,000 of … Ōtara sprouted the Tribesmen in the 1980s and a generation later, the Killer Beez. The Killer Beez were formerly headed by Josh Masters, a well-known kickboxer, also a former vice-president of the Tribesmen MC. A gang turf war gripped the South Auckland suburb in late 2020, forcing schools to lock down and armed police to patrol the streets. Our source believes the agreement was in fact between the Tribesmen and the Killer Beez to stop the cycles of revenge following the shooting of Killer Beez leader Josh Marsters. “If you fail in your education in primary, then you fail in life. Please try again or contact members@thespinoff.co.nz The latter was initially a feeder gang for the Tribesmen, but in recent years tensions flared between the two. EzyDubz828 and 174 others left KILLLER BEEZ OTARA. One reason for the recent shootings was the new drug dealers’ failure to pay for the privilege of selling their product, they said. Our source believes the agreement was in fact between the Tribesmen and the Killer Beez to stop the cycles of revenge following the shooting of Killer Beez leader, “What we see is a lot of youth getting disengaged from school,” she says. Photo: Shaquille Muavae. Photo: Shaquille Muavae. Recent Activity. Although the assailants were not identified, the victims of the shooting identified them as members of the gangs. A South Auckland school has warned parents of increased security measures following fears of rising tensions between the Killer Beez mob and the Tribesmen gang.
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