In a new documentary that screens tonight, community leader Dave Letele explores the impact of alcohol and addiction in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Heavyweight with Dave Letele retraces his own personal journey of gangs, addiction and alcohol and looks at the issues facing communities now.

Whether it's pokies, fast food, drugs or alcohol, Dave says to create change and break cycles, we all need to have some heavy conversations.

Dave Letele joined Kerre Woodham.

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