'Fighting for our rights': Waikeria Prison rioter describes what led to six-day standoff | Newshub

It’s been almost two years since the Waikeria Prison rioters lit up the night sky, protesting what they said was poor treatment and conditions. After six nights and nearly $50 million in damage, seventeen rioters were charged - and one has pleaded guilty.
Matangirau Cuff is now expected to spend years behind bars, but before he got locked up, he sat down exclusively with Shannon Redstall. ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/Newshub...
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