Some of the main issues that were touched on were the changing nature of gang crime in New Zealand, and members specifically asked questions around the nature of organised criminal groups and also gun crime. It was interesting to note that Police stated that the gang environment has changed significantly due to the return of section 501 offenders who have been deported from Australia. The 501 offenders are often associated with the Australian criminal underworld. Their arrival has resulted in the seeding of additional organised criminal groups and has replicated the Australian criminal environment in New Zealand. 