Winitana Dellow and Mongrel Mob associates sentenced for attacks on patrons at Common Room bar, Hastings
Winitana Dellow and several associates from the Mongrel Mob have been sentenced for their roles in a violent brawl at a Hastings bar in March 2026. The incident, which resulted in multiple injuries to patrons, led to the permanent closure of the venue due to ongoing safety concerns.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues regarding gang-related violence in public spaces and the subsequent economic and social impact on local businesses and community safety.
Winitana Dellow, in the black shirt, in the Common Room bar in Hastings on the night a violent brawl broke out in March 2026. Photo / NZ Police
As violence spread across a crowded bar, a senior gang member punched a woman repeatedly in the head and stomach, causing her to lose consciousness briefly and collapse.
As she pitched forward, he grabbed her by the collar of her dress, pulled her back to her feet, and delivered a final uppercut to her face.
She was one of eight people – five men and three women – assaulted by Winitana Lucky Dellow in the space of five minutes as mayhem erupted at the Common Room bar in Hastings in the early hours of March 8 this year.
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