As we've been discussing, an increase in gang violence in Auckland has opposition parties eyeing up Australia's strict anti-bikie laws.

In some Australian jurisdictions, anti-consorting laws mean gang members gathering together can be prosecuted.

In Western Australia, they face up to five years in prison.

Is this a way for New Zealand to dismantle the gangs from the inside out?

National Party police spokesperson Mark Mitchell joined Francesca Rudkin.

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