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HistóriaPolice Cancel Wairoa Boxing Event Amid Gang Tension Concerns
Police have cancelled a charity boxing event organised by WAIROA BOXING, citing concerns over potential gang-related tension. The club had planned the “Fight for Life” event featuring 21 fighters to support youth boxing programmes. Authorities declined to issue the required permit after an assessment by the Eastern District Intelligence Unit identified the likelihood of attendance by members of rival gangs, Mongrel Mob and Black Power, which could escalate into public disorder. The club faces financial loss from deposits and is working to refund attendees while exploring options to reschedule once community tensions subside.