The Bandidos Motorcycle Club, also known as the Bandido Nation, is a "one-percenter" motorcycle club with a worldwide membership. Hamish Hiroki was the president of the NZ chapter of the Bandidos gang but left last year. John Xavier Portillo, former national vice president of the Bandidos, leaving John Wood Federal Courthouse in San Antonio, Texas on May 17, 2018. There are more than 26 gangs in New Zealand prisons, making up 40 percent of the muster. The men were members of different gangs — the Mongols, Nomads and Bandidos — in South Australia and Queensland. A New Zealand bikie who was involved in a notorious brawl on the Gold Coast five years ago has been arrested and will be kicked out of Australia. Other big gangs found in Australia including the Rebels and Bandidos were already established in New Zealand but this is the first time the Comanchero have had a foothold. Formed in Texas in 1966, the Bandidos MC is estimated to have between 2,000 and 2,500 members and 303 chapters, located in 22 countries, making it the second-largest motorcycle club in the world behind the Hells Angels. Jim Thacker is believed to be the founding president of the Bandidos gang's Beenleigh chapter. IF ANYONE can establish the Bandidos in New Zealand, sources say, it is Robertson, a former heavyweight boxer and cancer survivor. A third offender, Fred Uputaua, was also arrested … A Bandidos gang member has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment following the seizure of 15 kilograms of methamphetamine and two kilograms of cocaine in 2016. ... followed by the Killer Beez and Bandidos MC. Kin Man Hui / … Photo: Hamish Hiroki The former president of the New Zealand chapter of the Bandidos gang has spoken up about his decision to leave his life of crime last year in a series of videos where he also urges teenagers to stay away from gangs. A long-time … The Australian Border Force removed the men last week, sending one to return to the United Kingdom and two to New Zealand. 08/08/2018. bandidos mc mid-east chapter australia would like to welcome bandido prospect phil central west chapter to this great nation. Date: 13 Mar 2018 From: New Zealand herald, By: Savage, Jared, INNZNA Description: Reports on the new police 'National Organised Crime Group' squad set up in Tauranga to combat the rise in organised crime by Australian motorcycle gangs such as The Comancheros, The Bandidos and The Rebels. The first New Zealand chapter of the Bandidos gang was set up in south Auckland in 2012. Their cancellation of visa was based on character grounds under s501 of the Migration Act 1958. Alex Baird. Then, on 28 September 2018, Bandidos attacked a Freeway Riders member, who escaped in his car, with batons and firearms. In June 2018, Bandidos members allegedly stormed a lounge where they pepper sprayed a man wearing a Hells Angels t-shirt.