There was a significant gang presence at the 2007 Erotica Expo in Palmerston North.
Patched gang-members and strippers from gang-owned Firecats strip club featured strongly in the Boobs on Bikes parade, and Firecats was listed among the 'exhibits' at the Expo.
This year (2010), Boobs on Bikes is also passing through Whanganui. At present (24 Mar 2010), Erotica's "Briefing" page for Boobs on Bikes participants reads:
Clearly, gangs will again be involved in the parade, but the ban on patches does not apply in Palmerston North or other centres.
We do NOT want gang culture and businesses promoted to indiscriminate audiences, including children.
Figure 1 (above): Two patched members of the Mothers motorcycle gang at the 2007 Erotica Expo in Palmerston North.
Figure 2 (above): Patched member of the Mothers motorcycle gang in the 2007 Boobs on Bikes parade in Palmerston North.
Figure 3 (above): Two patched members of the Mothers motorcycle gang in the 2007 Boobs on Bikes parade in Palmerston North (both carrying passengers with white shorts).
Last reviewed 24 Mar 2010.