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Street view: Has Leaving Neverland changed your view of Michael Jackson?

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We asked people on the street whether the Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland had changed their opinions of the late pop star.

Halee Smith. Photo / Caroline Fleming
Halee Smith. Photo / Caroline Fleming

Not really - I feel like these allegations have been around for a long time.

Halee Smith, 22

Kawaha Point

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Matt Rine. Photo / Caroline Fleming
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No, it hasn't - he was always a bit weird, but he made great music.

Matt Rine, 24

Lynmore

Luke Pini. Photo / Caroline Fleming
Luke Pini. Photo / Caroline Fleming

I always had the opinion he was doing something wrong, but he was an incredible artist.

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Luke Pini, 65

Rotorua Central

Noreen Pakinga. Photo / Caroline Fleming
Noreen Pakinga. Photo / Caroline Fleming

Yes it has, he's guilty. But the families let other families down by not coming forward sooner.

Noreen Pakinga, 45

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