Pastor Lucky Te Koha believes the government's crackdown on gangs does not address the root causes of gang life.
By Marty Smiley, ABC
Lucky Te Koha, a former gang member turned Christian pastor, works with rival gang chapters around New Zealand.
WARNING: This story contains content that may be triggering for some readers.
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