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Tribesmen
Tribesmen MC Logo with Life Member Rocker
Founded1980[1]
Founding locationMurupara[1]
Years active1980–present
TerritoryŌtara, Northland, Rotorua, Murupara, Christchurch
EthnicityMāori
Criminal activitiesDrug dealing, assault
AlliesBad Troublesome Ward, New Zealand Nomads, Black Power
RivalsMongrel Mob, Hells Angels

The Tribesmen are a prominent outlaw motorcycle club based in the North Island of New Zealand. They have a relatively large presence, having set up chapters in Ōtara, Northland, Rotorua, Murupara and Christchurch.[2][3]

There were 108 members imprisoned in 2015.[4]

As of 2020, the Tribesmen MC are considered the dominant organisation in the gang scene in Christchurch.[5]

History

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The Tribesmen Motorcycle Club was formed in 1980 in the Bay of Plenty township of Murupara.[1] They have chapters nationwide and are easily recognised by their yellow colours and middle finger salute. The Tribesmen former feeder gang the Killer Beez, also wear yellow as a visual representation of their identity and acknowledge each other with the middle finger salute.[6][7]

The Tribesmen MC were one of the first organised groups to import manufacture methamphetamine in New Zealand; however, the group lost their high standing among the organised groups in New Zealand due to their overindulgence in their own product. Due to this, they lost all respect from their peers, and therefore all power they held, eventually becoming known as the "Friedmen" among New Zealand organised crime syndicates.[8]

In 2011, the newly established Rebels Motorcycle Club New Zealand Chapter voiced its intentions to "patch over" the Tribesmen Motorcycle Club.[9] It is unknown how many Tribesmen members "patched over" to the Rebels; however, the Rebels used familial links to attempt to persuade Tribesmen members to join over to the Rebels.[8] Peter Hunt, President of the Tribesmen in Murupara responded to these claims by stating that there was no mass "patching over" and that its simply a few Tribesmen members who have strong familial links to Rebels members in Australia making the change over.[8]

During the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, the New Zealand Police used the lockdown periods in New Zealand to undertake investigations and to target the organised crime syndicates in New Zealand. During these investigations, the Tribesmen MC were among the groups targeted and raided. During the period, the New Zealand Police executed 100 search warrants which led to the seizure of 43 firearms, 25 kilograms of methamphetamine, more than 30 kilograms of marijuana, and smaller amounts of various other illicit substances. The police did not specify if any items were seized by any specific groups.[10]

Killer Beez

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Main article: Killer Beez

The Killer Beez were founded in 2003 by then-Vice President of the Tribesmen New Zealand, Josh Masters, as a feeder gang for the Tribesmen. The main purpose of the Killer Beez was to build soldiers for the Tribesmen Motorcycle Club. Most Killer Beez would eventually become fully fledged members of the Tribesmen ranks.

The relationship between Tribesmen and Killer Beez deteriorated in 2019 with the shooting of Killer Beez president Josh Masters, and resulted in multiple outbreaks of gunfire in Auckland and Kaitaia in 2022.[11]

Leaders

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Current

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  • Peter Hunt - President - Tribesmen Murupara[8]
  • Elder Browne - President - Tribesmen Christchurch [5]

Former

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  • Josh Masters - Former Vice President - Tribesmen New Zealand. Stripped of position in 2008.[12]
  • Jay Hepi - Former President - Tribesmen Far North. Patched over to the Rebels MC, eventually rises to presidency of the Rebels club.[13]

Incidents

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  • In February 2016, a Tribesmen Ōtara prospect, Clayton Ratima, was beaten to death by two Tribesmen Ōtara patched members, Dennis Solomon and Vincent George. Ratima was reportedly standing guard at the gangs Ōtara pad, when the pair coerced Ratima to fight another associate. When Ratima and the associate agreed, but did not land any blows, the pair began to attack Ratima. Ratima sustained two fractures to his neck, and a swollen brain and would die not long after being seen by medical personnel, more than 7 hours after the attack occurred. Solomon and George received 10 year sentences each for their roles in the attack.[14]
  • In June 2018, a Police raid on a property "with strong links to the Tribesmen Motorcycle gang" in Cashmere, Christchurch led to the arrest of two Tribesmen members. Police located methamphetamine in "dealing quantities", along with scales. A cannabis growing operation was also located on the property, along with "thousands of dollars" in cash amounts. Two people were arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine for supply, cultivating cannabis, and possession of cannabis.[15]
  • On April 26, 2019, a Tribesmen Ōtara, and former Killer Beez, patch member Akustino Tae shot and paralyzed former friend, and former Tribesmen and Killer Beez leader, Josh Masters with a pistol at a motorcycle dealership in Auckland. Akustino was charged with attempted murder; however, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the crown accepted a plea deal with Tae to take a lesser charge in order to speed up the trial process, and to limit the amount of money spent on a trial. Tae pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years imprisonment.[12]
  • In July 2020, 10 members of the Tribesmen Christchurch confronted a small group of Mongrel Mob members outside of the Christchurch District Court. This confrontation led to a fight occurring, during which a Mongrel Mob member's head was stomped on multiple times. The fight was broken up by Court Security officers.[16]
  • In August 2020, 12 members of the Tribesmen Christchurch were arrested after the Police conducted raids regarding the gangs involvement in a fight outside the Christchurch District Court in July 2020. Of the 12 arrested, 10 were arrested on charges linked to the brawl; however, during the raids, the Police uncovered over $15,000 in cash and drugs, leading to another 2 associates of the gang being arrested too.[5]
  • In November 2020, a Tribesmen member, Merc Maumasi-Rihari, crashed and died at the scene in North Canterbury after his bike collided with a car. Maumasi-Rihari was riding in a convoy of around 70 Tribesmen members, on their way back to the North Island after attending a national gathering and Patching ceremony in Christchurch where Maumasi-Rihari had just been patched in to the Tribesmen Motorcycle Club.[17]
  • In May 2022, conflicts between the Tribesmen and Killer Beez led to shootings in South Auckland. Seven shootings occurred in the suburbs of Ōtara, Papatoetoe, Flat Bush, Papakura, Te Atatū South,[18] Henderson and Mount Albert on the night of the 24th, with two more on the 25th.[19][20] A week later, on the night of 3 June, another Beach Haven house belonging to a Tribesmen gang member was shot at.[21]

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The Tribesmen Motorcycle Club (Tribesmen MC) is a predominantly founded in 1982 in , , with chapters extending across the , including strongholds in and . The club emphasizes brotherhood and loyalty among its members, who adhere to traditional bylaws and participate in rides, events, and social gatherings that reinforce group identity. However, it has been designated a criminal gang under law, with its prohibited in public and premises due to associations with . Notable controversies include involvement in importation and distribution, as evidenced by multiple member convictions for large-scale drug operations, and inter-gang violence such as shootings and assaults linked to territorial disputes with groups like the Killer Beez and . Police responses to club events, including mass checkpoints issuing hundreds of infringement notices, highlight ongoing tensions with over public safety and compliance.

History

Founding and Early Development

The Tribesmen Motorcycle Club was established on February 24, 1980, in , a township in New Zealand's . The founding group consisted of men drawn together by a shared enthusiasm for s and a commitment to fostering enduring brotherhood and mutual loyalty. This formation occurred amid a broader emergence of motorcycle clubs in during the late 1970s and early 1980s, often rooted in working-class and communities seeking camaraderie and identity. From its inception, the club adopted a traditional with self-governing bylaws emphasizing strict membership rules and strength through shared challenges. Early development focused on internal cohesion rather than immediate expansion, though the group quickly gained recognition for its Māori-majority composition, distinguishing it from other outlaw motorcycle clubs. By the mid-1980s, the Tribesmen had begun establishing additional chapters, including in and Otara, to extend their presence across the . This territorial growth laid the groundwork for the club's evolution into a nationwide entity, while maintaining its core ethos of fraternal bonds forged in the motorcycle subculture.

Expansion into Drug Trade

The Tribesmen Motorcycle Club, established in the 1980s in , initially engaged in small-scale drug dealing involving marijuana and limited quantities of by the mid-1980s, mirroring broader trends among New Zealand outlaw motorcycle gangs transitioning from petty crime to narcotics for profit. This early involvement laid groundwork for larger-scale operations as methamphetamine imports surged in around 2000, driven by Asian syndicates and high domestic street prices—up to 20 times those in the United States—creating lucrative opportunities for established gangs like the Tribesmen to dominate supply chains. By the mid-2000s, the club expanded its drug trade footprint through alliances with feeder gangs such as the Killer Beez, who handled street-level distribution of while the Tribesmen oversaw higher-level importation, processing, and wholesale. This structure enabled territorial control in the , particularly and surrounding areas, with operations extending southward via innovative logistics like regional airports and tow trucks for transporting and to the , as uncovered in police investigations. Key milestones include 2014 arrests of Tribesmen members collaborating with other gangs to distribute , signaling coordinated network growth, and subsequent busts revealing multimillion-dollar enterprises involving cash laundering and asset accumulation from sales. The club's drug expansion intensified competition with rivals, contributing to violence such as drive-by shootings in in May-June 2022 between Tribesmen and affiliated groups, underscoring the causal link between market control and inter-gang conflict. Police operations, including those targeting the Tribesmen-Killer Beez axis, have repeatedly disrupted these networks, as evidenced by the 2025 sentencing of national vice-president Ricky Poa to prison for leading a methamphetamine and supply ring out of that generated millions in revenue. Despite such setbacks, the emphasis on —facilitated by the club's hierarchical structure and Māori-majority membership—has sustained profitability, with assets like vehicles and jewelry routinely seized as proceeds of these activities.

Evolution of Alliances and Internal Shifts

In 2011, familial connections between Tribesmen members and the Australian prompted several Tribesmen chapters to patch over, integrating into the ' structure in a process described as rebranding that bolstered the ' expansion across . This shift marked a pivotal evolution in alliances, transitioning some Tribesmen factions from independent operation to affiliation with an international , though not all chapters followed suit, preserving a distinct Tribesmen identity. The patch-over facilitated leadership mobility, exemplified by former Tribesmen member Jay Hepi ascending to national president of the in , reflecting internal realignments driven by opportunity and kinship ties rather than coercion. Concurrently, relations with non-motorcycle street gangs evolved dynamically; longstanding rivalries with the Killer Beez escalated into violence, including a plotted of a Tribesmen member in June 2022 amid a tenuous truce, underscoring persistent territorial tensions in . Despite such conflicts, pragmatic alliances surfaced, as evidenced by Tribesmen and members uniting in October 2022 to honor deceased gang figure Roy Katene, highlighting episodic rooted in shared cultural or criminal networks over enduring enmity. These shifts illustrate the club's adaptation to broader gang dynamics, balancing independence with strategic alignments to navigate competition in distribution and territorial control.

Organizational Structure

Chapters and Territorial Control

The Tribesmen Motorcycle Club operates chapters primarily across New Zealand's , with established presence in regions such as the , Northland, and . Key operational areas include in the , where the club originated, and Ōtara in , reflecting early expansion tied to Māori communities. Additional chapters have been noted in and the Far North, supporting coordinated activities like annual runs that traverse multiple regions, including pickups from to southern destinations. Territorial control by the Tribesmen is maintained through dominance in local drug distribution networks, particularly methamphetamine, which fuels rivalries and defensive actions against incursions. In Kaikohe, Northland, the club has resisted expansion by the Killer Beez gang, leading to violent clashes over drug-dealing territories as of 2022, with local residents reporting heightened fear from sustained conflict. This control extends to Auckland, where tit-for-tat shootings in suburbs like Ōtara and Papatoetoe stemmed from similar disputes in 2022. In 2011, familial ties prompted several Tribesmen chapters or members to "patch over" to the , reducing the club's independent footprint in affected areas and shifting some territorial dynamics to the larger international entity. Despite this, remaining Tribesmen chapters continue nationwide operations, including southern tours to events like the in Southland, demonstrating mobility beyond fixed territories while asserting presence through group rides and enforcement.

Hierarchy and Membership Criteria

The Tribesmen Motorcycle Club maintains a modeled on traditional structures, with a president leading each chapter and holding ultimate authority over decisions, operations, and discipline. The vice serves as second-in-command, assisting the president and stepping in during absences or incapacitation. The sergeant-at-arms enforces club rules, maintains security, and handles internal conflicts, reporting directly to the president. Prospective members undergo a probationary phase as unpatched prospects, tasked with proving through obedience, errands, and participation in club activities, often spanning months or years to assess commitment. Full membership requires unanimous or majority approval via chapter vote, granting patched status with embroidered on vests denoting rank and affiliation. Criteria prioritize unbreakable allegiance to the brotherhood, adherence to a , and readiness to defend the club's interests, including territorial control and economic ventures, with tattoos frequently marking permanent affiliation. Disloyalty or failure to meet expectations results in expulsion or violent reprisal, reinforcing the group's cohesion and exclusivity.

Leadership

Prominent Historical Leaders

Jay Hepi emerged as a prominent leader within the Tribesmen Motorcycle Club, serving as president of the Far North chapter and later holding executive roles in during the early 2010s. As northern executive, Hepi oversaw operations amid the club's expansion and alliances, including familial ties leading some members to patch over to the Rebels MC in . He departed the Tribesmen around 2011 to join the Rebels, eventually rising to national president there before exiting gang life in 2020 to focus on community work. Peter Hunt led the Tribesmen Murupara chapter, the club's founding location in the established in 1980, and represented southern regional interests into the 2010s. In 2011, at age 47, Hunt described patch-overs to the as driven by whanau () connections rather than formal dissolution, highlighting internal dynamics during a period of Australian influence on outlaw clubs. His tenure underscored the club's roots in , where it originated as a predominantly motorcycle group before nationwide expansion.

Current and Recent Leadership

Dion Snell served as national president of the Tribesmen Motorcycle Club as of November 2022, when he was shot three times by senior member Teratutonu Herewini during a gang meeting in Ōtara, Auckland. Herewini, the club's sergeant-at-arms, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and was sentenced to three years and nine months' imprisonment in August 2024. No public information confirms Snell's status following the non-fatal incident, amid the club's ongoing involvement in methamphetamine distribution. Ricky Poa held the position of national vice-president until his imprisonment in March 2025, overseeing a multimillion-dollar dealing and operation centered in . Poa was sentenced to seven years and seven months in for his role, which involved importing and distributing large quantities of the drug while maintaining a lavish lifestyle funded by proceeds. At the chapter level, Elder Browne led the branch until his conviction in May 2021 for possession of methamphetamine for supply, resulting in a prison sentence imposed in July 2021. Tribesmen members rallied in support outside during related proceedings in July 2020, highlighting internal loyalty despite legal pressures. Leadership transitions remain opaque, with operations frequently targeting senior figures involved in drug-related activities.

Criminal Activities

Methamphetamine Production and Distribution

The Tribesmen Motorcycle Club has been extensively involved in the distribution of methamphetamine across New Zealand, particularly through organized networks in Christchurch and other regions, with operations facilitating the movement of kilograms of the drug valued in millions of dollars. In Operation Italian Sky, launched by police in 2025, authorities dismantled a Tribesmen-led scheme that utilized a regional airport and tow trucks to transport methamphetamine and cocaine into the South Island, aiming to maximize disruption to the gang's supply chains. The operation targeted 11 Tribesmen members operating a multimillion-dollar methamphetamine and cocaine network from Christchurch, led by national vice-president Ricky Poa, who was sentenced to imprisonment in March 2025 for his role in the supply and money laundering activities. Distribution efforts included the use of prospects and associates for logistics, such as during , where a Tribesmen prospect admitted to transporting millions of dollars worth of nationwide. In one 2022 case, associate Trent Michael Francis Ilton was apprehended with nearly 3 kilograms of and $38,000 in cash during a raid on his home. Another prospect, Tamal Edward McMeekan, was jailed in October 2022 for five years and five months after serving as a "catcher" in deals, leveraging his expertise for evasion. In 2019, three Tribesmen members pleaded guilty to charges in a dealing ring that generated hundreds of thousands of dollars, uncovered via phone intercepts on the ringleader. Evidence of direct methamphetamine production by the Tribesmen is limited compared to their distribution activities, with police seizures occasionally uncovering rudimentary setups. A 2017 trial of Tribesmen members involved the recovery of a suspected laboratory in the boot of a alongside a loaded . Earlier operations, such as a 2011 police blitz, identified a lab in amid broader investigations into motorcycle gang activities, though direct attribution to Tribesmen production remains tied to associative rather than core operational evidence. Associates like Sherryn Elizabeth Erikson, dubbed a "gang mum," were sentenced in May 2025 for facilitating the multi-million-dollar operation, including supply, highlighting the club's reliance on extended networks for both production inputs and distribution.

Other Associated Crimes

Members of the Tribesmen Motorcycle Club have been implicated in numerous violent incidents, including assaults and s both internally and against rival gangs. In May 2024, five Tribesmen members stood trial in for the 2021 murder of associate Mark Hohua, who was beaten to death after allegedly misusing the gang's bank account for personal . In August 2024, senior member Teratutonu Herewini was sentenced to for the club's president three times during a 2022 meeting in , an act stemming from internal disputes. Additionally, in 2020, Tribesmen member Taeau Taeau received a seven-year sentence for wounding a Killer Beez leader with intent to cause via , amid ongoing tensions between the groups. The club has faced charges related to illegal firearms possession and use. Multiple arrests of Tribesmen associates in involved firearms offenses, often linked to enforcement activities within territories. Property crimes, including and aggravated , have been documented among prominent members. Former president accumulated convictions for aggravated , , and receiving stolen property prior to his 2021 drug-related sentencing, reflecting patterns of opportunistic theft in club-associated activities.

Conflicts and Rivalries

Relationship with Killer Beez

The gang originated in 2003 as a feeder or prospect group established by the Tribesmen Motorcycle Club in , , to support recruitment and street-level operations, fostering an initial alliance between the two organizations. This partnership allowed the to operate under Tribesmen oversight while handling localized enforcement and drug-related activities, with shared territorial interests in . Tensions escalated as the asserted greater independence and expanded their influence, leading to a breakdown in the relationship by the late . A pivotal incident occurred on April 25, 2019, when Tribesmen sergeant-at-arms Okusitino Tae shot president Josh Masters multiple times in the head and torso during a confrontation in Auckland, an attack that Masters survived but which marked the formal rupture of their . This event, stemming from disputes over drug territories and personal grievances, ignited retaliatory cycles of violence, including drive-by shootings and arson in Auckland and Northland regions. By early 2022, the rivalry had intensified into open warfare, with police attributing a surge in gang-related incidents—such as the March 2022 shootings—to territorial clashes as the Killer Beez sought expansion into Tribesmen strongholds like the Far North. A truce was brokered in mid-June 2022 by senior leaders following a three-week period of heightened attacks, temporarily halting the tit-for-tat violence, though fragile truces permitted occasional joint events, such as the October 2022 funeral for Ōtara figure Roy Katene. Ongoing hostilities persisted post-truce, evidenced by a member's 2022 plot to assassinate a Tribesmen associate in , resulting in a 2025 sentencing for . Tae's release in April 2025 further raised concerns among authorities about potential retaliation, underscoring the rivalry's deep-seated nature despite intermittent ceasefires. Law enforcement assessments indicate the conflict is driven primarily by competition for distribution networks rather than ideological differences.

Clashes with Other Gangs

In September 2021, members of the Tribesmen Motorcycle Club initiated a violent confrontation with affiliates outside District Court, where the Tribesmen outnumbered their rivals approximately five to one. The assault involved punching, kicking, and stomping on the victims during a daytime brawl described by prosecutors as "explosive," resulting in injuries to multiple members. Court security intervened to separate the groups and halt the fight. Eleven Tribesmen members faced charges including with intent to injure and disorderly stemming from the incident. In May 2022, they entered guilty pleas in District Court. Sentencing occurred on September 27, 2022, with most receiving community-based penalties such as home detention or supervision rather than imprisonment, despite the severity of the coordinated attack. This clash exemplifies intermittent violence between the Tribesmen and the , one of New Zealand's largest gangs, often driven by territorial disputes or personal animosities in shared urban areas like , where the Tribesmen maintain significant presence. No large-scale retaliatory actions or ongoing feuds with the have been publicly documented beyond this event, distinguishing it from the Tribesmen's more protracted conflicts elsewhere.

Major Police Operations

In November 2017, conducted raids on multiple properties linked to the Tribesmen Motorcycle Club in as part of an extensive two-month investigation targeting drug-related activities. Authorities seized drugs, cash, and firearms, resulting in three arrests. Operation Italian Sky, executed by the National Organised Crime Group from September 2021 to October 2023, dismantled a multimillion-dollar and distribution network operated by 11 Tribesmen members in , led by national vice-president Ricky Poa. The investigation uncovered the supply of approximately 13 kilograms of and 2 kilograms of , alongside activities funding Poa's lavish lifestyle, including business-class travel and luxury vehicles. Arrests followed in 2023, with Poa receiving a sentence of seven years and seven months' in March 2025 after pleading guilty; the operation's starting sentence point reflected the scale of harm from the drugs distributed. In February 2023, Operation Cobalt—a nationwide initiative to disrupt gang movements—specifically targeted a Tribesmen southern tour across regions including , , Southland, and Otago-Lakes. Police monitoring led to proactive enforcement, impounding 15 motorcycles and two vehicles, suspending 15 driver's licences, and arresting six members on drug and driving offences. On December 14, 2023, police raided the Tribesmen headquarters in Woolston, , seizing a sawn-off shotgun, , and drug utensils following reports of dangerous driving and burnouts by gang members. One 31-year-old man was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a , , and drug utensils, appearing in District Court.

Key Prosecutions and Outcomes

In March 2025, Tribesmen national vice-president Ricky Poa was sentenced to seven years and seven months in prison for leading a multimillion-dollar and distribution operation involving in , with the enterprise importing and distributing hundreds of kilograms of drugs over several years. The at highlighted Poa's central role in coordinating imports from overseas and domestic sales, seizing assets including vehicles and cash tied to the scheme. In July 2021, Tribesmen president Elder Browne received a sentence for possessing for supply, following a May 2021 conviction where a rejected a subordinate member's attempt to claim sole responsibility for the drugs found during a police search. The case stemmed from evidence of Browne's oversight of gang-related drug activities, with the judge emphasizing the waste of his leadership potential on criminal pursuits. Three Tribesmen members—Andrew Michael Smith, Mark Powhiro, and Paul Wayne Howard—pleaded guilty in March 2019 to multiple dealing charges, including supply and possession for supply, resulting in convictions tied to local distribution networks. A Canterbury Tribesmen prospect was jailed in October 2022 for acting as a "catcher" in a importation scheme, intercepting drug packages via courier services. On the violence front, Tribesmen sergeant-at-arms Teratutonu Herewini pleaded guilty in April 2024 to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after shooting president Dion Snell in Auckland in 2023, receiving a six-year sentence in August 2024 despite the non-fatal outcome. In July 2025, a Hamilton jury delivered mixed verdicts in the trial of five Tribesmen members accused of murdering associate Mark Hohua via "hotboxing" in 2022, convicting some on lesser charges while acquitting others of murder amid allegations of internal enforcement over stolen funds.

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