Mongrel Mob
A group of members | |
| Founded | 1962 |
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| Founding location | Hawke's Bay, New Zealand |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
| Territory | New Zealand, Australia, Canada |
| Ethnicity | Mixed, predominantly Māori and Pacific people |
| Membership (est.) | 1,000+ |
| Criminal activities | Drug trafficking, weapon trafficking, extortion, assault, murder, robbery, theft, money laundering, domestic violence and rape |
| Rivals | Black Power, Road Knights, Tribesmen, and Killer Beez |
The Mongrel Mob, also known as the Mighty Mongrel Mob or simply 'the Mob,' is a prominent organised crime group and prison gang based in New Zealand. With over thirty chapters across the country and additional operations in Australia and Canada, they are the largest gang in New Zealand. They are especially active in the King Country, Kawerau, Ōpōtiki, Waikato and Hastings.
The Mongrel Mob's primary rival is the Black Power gang, and their longstanding feud has resulted in numerous public and violent clashes over the years. Both gangs have a significant presence in New Zealand's criminal underworld, with the Mongrel Mob being one of the most notorious and widely recognised both at home and abroad.