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In the gang world he was 'Loko', then rapper 'KD Lok' once he got out of jail. But something was always missing for Matty Paparoa. For the first time he tells his story in LOKO, a seven-part video series by Useful Media and the NZ Herald, made with the support of NZ On Air. Episode 4 - Way Out West.
A protective rāhui is placed on the Waitākere Ranges to protect native kauri trees from kauri dieback disease. For Matty, this means the tracks are closed and he can no longer access his bush hut. He finds himself back sleeping in Titirangi Village, where his criminal past won't let him rest.
Matty is listed on the National Gang List (NGL), along with over 8000 other people in New Zealand. As a gang member it is easy to get on the list, but if you leave gang life, it is difficult - some say almost impossible - to get off it.
After a Titirangi shop alarm rings in the night, Matty is accosted by the police. When Matty gives his name, it shows up on the NGL and he is an immediate suspect. It is later discovered that a power cut triggered the alarm.