Gang Girls

Director
Written By Clea Pettit

For the first time on New Zealand television in one of the most revealing documentaries to be made, seven women speak candidly and openly about their lives in gangs. These women now aged in their 40’s are ex-members or current associates - and they trace their journey from childhood to gang affiliation. Between them the women cover three prominent New Zealand gangs; two women even became fully-fledged patched leaders of their chapters.” - TVNZ

Gang Girls tells the story of seven women who have spent time in New Zealand’s most notorious gangs. The expose of gang women in Aotearoa features hard-hitting and emotional interviews. Winner of a Qantas Media Award for Best Documentary and nominated for three NZ Television Awards.

Interviews:

  • Lilian Noble “Aspro”, Mongrel Mob Ponsonby - President Women’s Chapter 1975 - 1979

  • Marlene Te Pania, ex-wife Mongrel Mob member - Gang affiliate 1975 onwards

  • Faye Manukau “Nanny Faye”, Black Power Papakura 1980 - 1991, President Women’s Chapter 1985 - 1990

  • Glennis Dennehy, ex-wife Motorcycle gang member 1980 - 1991

  • Ngawa Tawhai “Bosi”, Porirua Mongrel Mob associate 1971 onwards

  • Shailo Emery, Porirua Mongrel Mob President’s wife 1972 - 1990

  • Zelma Cook, partner King Cobra member 1998 onwards

 
Clea Pettit http://www.manawadesign.com
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