Former Mongrel Mob member released on parole

Wednesday 12 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 12 Aug, 2:00pm

In this story Court of Appeal, New Zealand Parole Board

Poutawa Kireka has been released on parole after serving part of a sentence for a violent assault on his partner and a bystander. Kireka, a former high-ranking Mongrel Mob member, says he has left the gang and returned his patch. The Parole Board determined he no longer poses an undue risk.

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1. StuffWed 12 Aug, 4:00am

   ‘Notorious’ gang member leaves Mongrel Mob, gets parole (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 12 Aug, 2:00pm

   Notorious Mongrel Mob member Poutawa ‘Puk’ Kireka granted parole after serving less than half his time (opens in new tab)