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 * SEUNGMIN-[Describe the current situation of gangs in NZ/Auckland (i.e. teenage, adult, types, numbers...has anything been done to stop gangs from existing/forming).]: **

Gang problems have been affecting New Zealand society since 1950. Eventhough these problems may not be as frequent as the other countries such as USA, it is still being assured to be taken with lot of caution from the NewZealand Police. Currently, there are just over 70 major gangs with 4000 patched members in NewZealand according to the book, "Gangs" written by the author, Ross Kemp. "HeadHunters, BlackPower, Nomads, Tribes Men and Killer Beez" are some of the major gangs known in NewZealand and recently on the 2011 NewYearsEve, there have been a news about a clash between two rivary gangs; Black Power and Tribes Men, in Northland. Eventhough there was not much actions been taken in this clash between these two gangs, NewZealand Police are still investigating further more informations on the causes of this brawl. Because of this NewZealand Police have been taking more cautious actions to prevent these types of gang problems. However, it is still known that it is hard to prevent these types of brawl and mostly, there have been a rise in gang members in NewZealand recently. It is recommended that people to stay in their home and take good care of watching their family members to prevent the kinds of trouble that has happend in Northland on the NewYearsEve while these types of brawl occurs.

__Reference List__ 1) Internet Source: [] [] 2) Book Resoure: "Gangs" author Ross Kemp

**Malolo: You make a good point - gang culture will always exist but we can at least re - direct some young people. Very good and interesting to read the story,and you take our memories from the begining 1950 to 2011. New Years eve through the situation. I agree with Andrey in his last 2 comment.** **Thank you very much SEUNGMIN.**   
 * ANDREY: Very interesting! Do those brawls occur only in Northland? Are such gangs legal in New Zealand? What do they do normally on regular basis? What is the number of youths out of those 4000 gang members? As for me, your writing seems quite informal, it is interesting to read like a story, but do you think it might be put in more formal or academic style? Also, some recommendations regarding grammar: (line 1) should we use "such as" when we make a list? I'm not sure, but will be great if you chek that out. (line 4) by the word "rivary" did you mean rivalry? And also, I'm not sure is word "action" countable or uncountable. Could you check a (line 5) "much actions" please? Thanks. **
 * ANDREY: just a reminder! Please, don't forget to post your paragraph on "FINAL DRAFT" page by 02.06.11. **