20 October 2003
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South Auckland
gangs have been told not to take the law into their own hands and
seek retribution for the slaying of gang leader Kevin Weavers.
Two men were arrested in a dawn raid by armed police in Whangarei and Auckland and charged with Mr Weavers' murder yesterday.
The 45-year-old businessman and the 53-year-old unemployed man were associated with the Highway 61 motorcycle gang of which Mr Weavers, 43, was president but police have refused to reveal more about them.
Several firearms and knives were seized from several addresses during the inquiry and the arrests but Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Gutry said police did not yet know if they were linked to the homicide.
A small quantity of methamphetamine was found at one of the addresses.
Mr Weavers was found mortally wounded at the gang headquarters in the south Auckland suburb of Manurewa on September 27 and died soon after.
Police said that as gang president Mr Weavers would have masterminded the gang's criminal activities, including a heavy involvement in the manufacturing and distribution of methamphetamines, although he was known to actively discourage gang members from using the drug because he knew of its destructive properties.
Earlier this month police said there was growing credibility to the theory Mr Weavers was killed by fellow gang members who may have been working with other gangs.
Today Mr Gutry said that theory was still being investigated and charges against other people had not been ruled out.
He said police were still working on the angle that a drug deal or other criminal activity may have turned sour.
However, he said it was probably a one-off killing as a result of a bad deal and he did not believe it would signal the start of further bloodshed in a gang war.
`We know why this happened and I certainly don't think it was the start of a gang war or anything like that."
However, he said police were now focusing on talking the gang out of retaliating for Mr Weavers' slaying.
"We have spoken to them and given them our point of view.
"They have listened to what we have had to say and we have managed to keep a lid on it so far.
"We spoke to them what would happen should retribution happen and that police would vigorously investigate it.
"Our concern is that sometimes with these things innocent members of the public get caught up in it and we won't be tolerating it."
He said the gangs had co-operated to a degree but most gang members had stuck to the gang line and had refused to co-operate.
Police were expected to seek a remand in custody for a fortnight when the two men appeared in Manukau District Court today.
Police charge two men with murder of Highway 61 leader
Two men have been charged with murdering Auckland gang leader Kevin Weavers.
A businessman, aged 45, and an unemployed man, 53, were arrested in joint police raids on properties in Auckland and Whangarei yesterday.
Weavers, president of the Auckland chapter of the Highway 61 motorcycle gang, was found with stab wounds at the gang's Manurewa headquarters on September 27.
Police said the two men were associated with a gang, but would not say if they were members of Highway 61.
About 50 police officers, including armed offenders squad members and the specialist search group, arrested the 45-year-old man at a $1 million rural property in South Auckland.
Police said a small amount of pure methamphetamine was found at the house.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Gutry said the murder investigation had recovered guns and knives which would be sent for forensic testing. He said the arrests followed intensive inquiries involving many different gangs.
"It's been a difficult inquiry. We've had some co-operation with the gangs. They've certainly spoken to us but there is a lot more we need to do."
Mr Gutry did not rule out more arrests.
He said the two men had surrendered without incident when police arrived at their respective addresses to execute search warrants at 6am.
Nothing specific had triggered the raids: "We had been working throughout the week and once we were in a position to have sufficient evidence to make arrests we set the operation up."
Police had told the Weavers family and Highway 61 gang about the arrests, Mr Gutry said.
Two Highway 61 members and two others were arrested last week on firearms and drugs charges after a search of the gang headquarters and police now have a yellow Toyota Landcruiser seen outside at the time of the murder.
Murdered gang leader Kevin Weavers actively discouraged his
gang members from using methamphetamines but probably
masterminded the drug deals which made the gang hundreds of
thousands, if not millions, of dollars in profits, police
believe.
Weavers, the president of the Auckland chapter of the Highway 61
motorcycle gang, was found mortally wounded in the gang
headquarters in the Auckland suburb of Manurewa on September 27.
Police suspect fellow gang members may have enlisted the aid of
other gangs to murder Weavers, 43, but have yet to pin down a
motive.
A drug deal turned sour has growing credibility.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Gutry said like other gang leaders
and members dealing heavily in drugs, Weavers was involved in
serious crime, including standover tactics and violence.
This would have earned him many enemies, from within his own
gang, other gangs and other criminals.
Mr Gutry said the methamphetamine P was "playing a big
part" in the inquiry.
Police believe the killers were in a yellow Toyota Landcruiser
which was at the headquarters about the time Weavers was stabbed,
and disappeared soon after.
Mr Gutry said the Landcruiser probably contained Highway 61 and
other gang members. Police believed they knew who was in the
vehicle but had yet to confirm their identities.
He said the gang was making huge profits from its drug dealing.
"We know there is hundreds of thousands of dollars involved.
They are making huge amounts of money out of it."
Mr Gutry said that, as president, Weavers would have run
everything and known exactly what was going on.
He said violence played a big part in the gang's democratic
process.
"It is fair to say [Weavers] was calling the shots on
everything within the gang."
Mr Gutry said Weavers was not believed to be a big user of P, and
actively discouraged his gang members from using it because he
knew of its destructive power and capacity to generate extreme
violence in users.
"He probably wasn't a big user of any drugs.
"He, as well as other gangs, don't like their members using
it.
"They themselves can see the problems it causes their
members," Mr Gutry said.
Police said they were getting good information on the case, but
needed more.
Murder investigation turns up firearms, drugs
Officers investigating the murder of gang leader Kevin Weavers have arrested four people on firearms and drug charges.
Two Highway 61 members were arrested yesterday after a police search at the gang's Manurewa headquarters. On Tuesday, a man and a woman were arrested on charges of possessing methamphetamine.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Gutry said the pair were not members of Highway 61, but were associates of another gang.
Landcruiser link to murder conspirators
Police believe Highway 61 gang members were involved in the killing of their chapter leader, Kevin Weavers.
And they say they are getting closer to finding the killer.
Weavers, 43, was fatally wounded at the Highway 61 headquarters in Manurewa on September 27.
The killer is believed to have fled in a yellow Toyota Landcruiser seen speeding away from the headquarters.
Police say there is growing evidence that the Landcruiser contained the gang members - including some from Highway 61 - who planned the killing.
"That's the angle we are looking at," Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Gutry said.
He would not say if the motive was Highway 61 politics or a falling out over drugs or other criminal activities.
He said police had a fairly good idea who was in the vehicle, and could be laying charges within a fortnight.
"I am confident it will be resolved."
Mr Gutry said many people were reluctant to come forward with information because they feared gang retribution.
"The biggest thing is overcoming the reluctance of a lot of people because gangs are involved. It's the fear factor."
Police had no knowledge of death threats against potential witnesses, but many people who might have information were nervous about talking to police.
He said police would protect people against the gangs if necessary, and would consider the secret witness scheme.
Some gang members were also reluctant to speak out.
'It goes against their culture to talk to police," Mr Gutry said.
Anyone with information can call the police hotline on 0508 616-161.
Other gangs may have helped Highway 61 slay own leader
Police hunting the killers of Auckland gang leader Kevin Weavers say there is now a strong possibility he was stabbed to death by his own gang with help from rival gang members.
Police are currently examining a yellow four-wheel driver Toyota Landcruiser which was parked outside the Manurewa headquarters of the Highway 61 motorcycle gang when gang president Mr Weavers was slain on September 27, Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Gutry said.
"There is a possibility there may have been a number of different groups in the car," he said. That included Highway 61 members and members from other gangs.
"There are more twists in this than a can of spaghetti."
He said police were considering the possibility that the occupants of the Landcruiser went to the headquarters, rushed inside and stabbed Mr Weavers and then left moments before he was found, bleeding to death.
Police also believed they knew who was in the vehicle and were looking for them.
He confirmed the registered owner was either a gang member or had gang affiliations.
He said police were "getting closer" to knowing what exactly happened.
There was nothing to indicate it was a contract killing.
- NZPA
Anti-drug plea at gang man's funeral
A Highway 61 member pleaded with fellow gang members to leave behind the world of drugs in an emotional appeal at the funeral of gang leader Kevin Weavers.
"Richard", a Highway 61 member now living in Sydney, said Weavers was his gang brother and a mentor for 25 years.
He said the gang was going through a hard time, especially in New Zealand.
"There is a lot of aggro, a lot of mistrust, and it is all due to overindulgence in things we should leave behind."
Weavers had "patched" Richard into Highway 61 twenty years before, and had been best man at his wedding.
He was one of a strong core of friends, but "there's been a few accidents and our crew is getting smaller".
"There is good and bad in each of us, and each of us should strive to look after ourselves and not lose ourselves to drugs and alcohol," Richard said. "Those rob us of our integrity and self-worth.
"Unless we use self-control, our world will become a dark place.
"We only get one chance at life but we get many choices along the way. There is no need to dull our senses."
He said there was no need to turn to drugs.
"We live in a wonderful age where the highs can come from little things like riding your bike, walking your dog."
Richard's words were spoken to members of at least four gangs, packed into the Waikumete Cemetery chapel yesterday.
As well as Weavers' family, friends and fellow Highway 61 members, rival gangs including King Cobras, Tribesmen and Headhunters sat in the pews.
Weavers' coffin was driven from his older brother Noel's home in Manurewa to Waikumete Cemetery.
It was escorted by gang members on about 35 motorbikes, many riding without crash helmets as a mark of respect.
Speakers told of Weavers' life outside the gang.
Born and raised in South Auckland, Weavers played for age-group Auckland and North Island representative rugby teams before giving the sport up when he was 17.
He began working for his father, mechanic Barry Weavers, and later turned his skills to motorbikes.
He met other Highway 61 members during a spell in prison and was quick to join.
Speakers at the funeral did not try to gloss over Weavers' extensive criminal record, but they said he could not be judged solely by it.
Richard said he was a natural leader.
"He was a hard man, but to those who he gave his friendship he could be a generous and caring man," said Richard.
Weavers was a father who made sure his daughter Rachel never wanted for a new hockey stick, and drove a friend's wife all over town looking for an Edmonds Cookbook.
His mother, Jeanette Ewers, said she did not always agreed with her son's way of life, "but it was his choice".
He had been a generous and loving son.
After the funeral, family and close friends were invited back to Jeanette Ewers' house.
Other mourners went back to the place where Link lived his last hours - the Highway 61 headquarters in Manurewa - for a wake.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Gutry said a few plainclothes police officers kept a low profile at the funeral.
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Gang farewells murdered president
More than 60 motorcycles were expected to join the funeral cortege at a south Auckland gang headquarters today to farewell murdered gang president Kevin Weavers.
The motorcycles will accompany the casket of the Manurewa man to a large cemetery in west Auckland as police continue to hunt for the killers and a long-bladed weapon used to stab Mr Weavers last weekend.
He was found about 1.20pm in the Highway 61 gang headquarters at Manurewa on Saturday and died soon after.
Police said today they would treat any information with the utmost confidence and anyone with vital information need not provide their name.
Detective Sergeant Mark Gutry said police had money in an informant's fund and would consider paying for information which led to catching the killer or killers.
An autopsy revealed deep stab wounds which were not made with a standard knife and Mr Gutry said there was a possibility it could have been a home-made weapon, although he rejected the suggestion it may have been a long-bladed spear.
"Until we know what it is it could be anything with a long sharp blade. It is longer than the standard knife."
Police still had no motive or firm suspects although Mr Gutry said more than one person was involved.
Mr Gutry said police were not expecting trouble at the funeral.
The gang headquarters had been handed back to the gang and they returned yesterday.
Mr Gutry said police had had a good response from the public to the police hot-line 0508 61 61 61.
- NZPA
Tests reveal more than one killer
Police believe more than one person was involved in the slaying of gang leader Kevin Weavers.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Gutry, who heads the investigation into Mr Weavers' death, said the autopsy results and scene examination revealed more than one person was involved, but he did not know the exact number.
Weavers died after being stabbed on Saturday in the Highway 61 motorcycle gang's Manurewa headquarters.
Mr Gutry said Mr Weavers was stabbed in his lower body, but earlier reports that he was stabbed in his stomach were not correct. A weapon had not been found but the nature of the wounds indicated it had a long blade.
There was a lot of blood after the stabbing and it was likely the murderers' clothes had blood on them.
Mr Gutry said the killing could have been an inside job but there were other options and police were keeping an open mind.
Police would treat callers to the investigation team's hotline (0508 616-161) confidentially.
Mr Gutry said Highway 61's leaders were co-operating with police at this stage. He hoped the relationship would prevent any retaliatory action sparked by the murder.
Mr Weavers' funeral will take place tomorrow at Waikumete Cemetery.
Detective Inspector Steve Rutherford, crime manager for Counties Manukau, said Highway 61 members from its nine New Zealand chapters and Australian chapter were expected to attend. A small team of police would monitor it, but he hoped there would be no trouble.
"This isn't necessarily all about this motorcycle group. There are legitimate family members involved and their thoughts and considerations have to be taken into mind just like anyone else's."
Mr Weavers' coffin would be taken on a tour beforehand, escorted by gang members on their motorbikes.
Mr Rutherford said the investigation team had increased to 30 staff and had stretched the resources of Counties Manukau police district.
"Staff have responded admirably but it has got to the stage where we have, for the second time in the last few months, requested extra staff."
Mr Rutherford said 10 extra staff were being drafted from North Shore, Waitakere, Waikato and Central Districts to help with Counties Manukau's high caseload.
Gang leader stabbed with long-bladed weapon
Gang leader Kevin Weavers was apparently stabbed by a weapon that had a long blade, police said today.
Mr Weavers, 43, was found seriously wounded at the Highway 61 gang headquarters in the south Auckland suburb of Manurewa on Saturday afternoon. He died in hospital soon after he was found.
Mr Weavers was the president of the Auckland chapter of the Highway 61 motorcycle gang and had a long criminal history.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Gutry said Mr Weavers was stabbed in the "lower body" and police were looking for a weapon with a "reasonably long blade".
He said earlier that no weapons or drugs were found at the headquarters at the time, but police were not surprised.
"They don't always keep it there. They know we visit these places regularly. It is not a huge surprise."
He said several items had been found but police had not yet identified the weapon used.
Mr Gutry said reports that Mr Weavers had been stabbed in the abdomen were incorrect.
"He did die of stab wounds but we are not releasing where (exactly) those stab wounds were."
Internal conflict and gang politics were today cited as possible motives for the killing.
However, Mr Gutry said that was only one aspect of the inquiry and police had neither a confirmed motive nor a suspect.
"Certainly it is one thing we are looking at. There are a lot of options as to whether there is internal conflict and what has caused it or whether it is with other gangs."
Mr Gutry said Mr Weavers was found within minutes of being stabbed and it was possible the killer was still inside the gang headquarters when he was found.
"It is a fortified area but we know from past experience there is a lot of gang activity at the place and a lot of people visiting so it is going to be a matter of working through that."
Mr Weavers was found by another gang member and his girlfriend.
Mr Gutry said there was a lot of blood where Mr Weavers was found and the killer might have blood on his clothes.
Police sealed off the headquarters as a crime scene and the property was unlikely to be handed back to the gang for another two or three days.
Mr Gutry said they would talk confidentially to anyone who had information.
"If anyone around the Manurewa Highway 61 motorcycle gang headquarters in Holmes Rd finds anything they think might be of interest to the inquiry team, they can contact us," he said.
Mr Weavers' funeral is set for Thursday in west Auckland, and some police officers would be attending.
"We're expecting there will be a reasonably large number of people -- some of them gang members of all persuasions -- to gather for Mr Weavers' funeral ... but we're not anticipating any trouble," Mr Gutry said.
- NZPA
30 September 2003
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Police are
expecting a large gang presence at the funeral of slain gang
leader Kevin Weavers later this week.
Mr Weavers, president of motorcycle gang Highway 61's Auckland chapter, was found badly wounded at the gang headquarters on Saturday afternoon, dying in hospital shortly afterwards.
A former member of a rival gang said 43-year-old Mr Weavers' notoriety would attract members from several gangs to the funeral.
The former Hell's Angel said other gangs had respected Mr Weaver, despite usual inter-gang rivalry.
"They'll go just to say goodbye to a brother. When you're dead, everything's forgiven. There is no reason to hold on to hate of a dead person. If you're a road brother, you've got to see him off."
Yesterday police doubled staff numbers working on the investigation from 10 to more than 20.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Gutry said there had not been a big increase in Highway 61 members in the area but police would monitor the funeral, where a strong presence of gang members was expected.
The gang has nine chapters in New Zealand, and about 100 members. A scene examination of the gang's headquarters in Manurewa would end today.
Police were talking to fellow gang members and friends.
Mr Gutry said the investigation was still "wide open." Police were looking at the kidnapping of Mr Weavers' son Steven in March, but there was so far no indication it was related to Mr Weavers' death.
Involvement by other gangs was another possibility. He would not say how Weavers had died, other than by violence.
The Hell's Angels' member said he had known Mr Weavers, called Link, for more than 10 years.
"He was quite a strong character, very stubborn and determined."
Mr Weavers became president amidst "in-house politics" after former president Kelly Raymond Robertson was diagnosed with cancer.
"He was thrust into the leadership role, which he was quite able to take on and to manage it quite well."
He expected the gap in leadership would be taken over by Mr Robertson or another member he knew only as Davy.
It was unlikely Mr Robertson would be called back, but "at times like this they pull back their reserves."
Mr Weavers could have caused antagonism by calling on the gang to help him deal with the kidnapping of his son, he said.
"You can't expect the club to back your own personal problems. I suspect it was bad management on Link's part."
He said it was surprising the death happened at the headquarters, which would have been difficult for outsiders to infiltrate. The murder was unlikely to result in further violence.
"Nobody's going to do anything stupid after this. They would be running for the hills."
Highway 61 gang members said they did not yet know what had happened.
Mr Weavers' father Barry Weavers said he had not seen his sons, Kevin and Noel, or his grandson Steven in more than 10 years.
Mr Weavers' death came six months after his 19-year-old son Steven Weavers was kidnapped from his home in Popes Rd, Takanini. The kidnappers hit him over the head with a wheel brace and stabbed him before he was thrown into the boot of a car.
Highway 61 members found him 24 hours later.
Steven moved out of the Takanini home soon after the incident.
Police abandoned any investigation of the matter because Steven Weavers and gang members would not co-operate.
30 September 2003
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Internal
conflict in a south Auckland gang may have led to the killing of
a notorious gang leader at the weekend, police said today.
Kevin Weavers, 43, was found mortally wounded at the Highway 61 gang headquarters in the south Auckland suburb of Manurewa on Saturday afternoon. He died in hospital soon after he was found.
Mr Weavers, was the president of the Auckland chapter of the Highway 61 motorcycle gang and had a long criminal history.
Police said today internal conflict and a gang politics may have led to his death.
However, Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Gutry said that was only one aspect of the inquiry and police had neither a confirmed motive nor a suspect.
"Certainly it is one thing we are looking at. There are a lot of options as to whether there is internal conflict and what has caused it or whether it is with other gangs."
Mr Gutry said Mr Weavers was found within minutes of being stabbed and it was possible the killer was still inside the gang headquarters when he was found.
"It is a fortified area but we know from past experience there is a lot of gang activity at the place and a lot of people visiting so it is going to be a matter of working through that."
Mr Weavers was found by another gang member and his girl friend.
"We are talking within minutes rather than hours (of the stabbing)."
He said there was a lot of blood where Mr Weavers was found and the killer may have blood on his clothes.
Police have sealed off the headquarters as a crime scene and it was unlikely to be handed back to the gang for at least two or three days.
Mr Gutry said they had not found any weapons or drugs at the headquarters although that was no surprise.
"They don't always keep it there. They know we visit these places regularly. It is not a huge surprise."
He said several items had been found but police had not yet identified a weapon.
However, Mr Gutry said although Mr Weavers had been stabbed, earlier reports he had been stabbed in the abdomen were incorrect.
"He did die of stab wounds but we are not releasing where those stab wounds were."
Mr Gutry said they would talk confidentially to anyone who had information.
Police said they were expecting a large gang presence at the funeral.
The inquiry team was doubled yesterday from 10 staff to more than 20.
Gang president's death under
wraps
Sep 28, 2003
Police investigating the death of the president of the Highway 61
motorcycle club are refusing to say how he died.
Kevin Paul Weavers, 43, was found seriously wounded at the club
headquarters in South Auckland on Saturday.
He was taken to Middlemore Hospital, but later died.
Detective Senior Sergeant Neil Hallett says a post mortem has
been carried out, but will not say how Mr Weavers was injured.
He says police worked late into the night, carrying out the
initial stages of their investigation.
The club headquarters remained under a police guard overnight.
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police with fatal stabbing inquiry Police say Highway 61 gang members promise to assist in inquiry into fatal stabbing of gang leader Kevin Weavers 29 September 2003 South Auckland police are trying to build up a picture of the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing of a gang leader in Manurewa. Highway 61 motorcycle gang president Kevin Weavers was found seriously injured at the gang's property on Saturday. He later died in Middlemore Hospital. Police are treating the case as a homicide. Detective Senior Sergeant Neil Hallett says a number of people have been questioned and Highway 61 club members have undertaken to assist. However, he says police could do with more help and he urges anyone who knows anything to contact the police. He says information can be treated anonymously . Police do not yet have a pathologist's report on Mr Weavers' injuries. |
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29 September 2003
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By KIM RUSCOE and NZPA
Police fear
the slaying of a gang leader will lead to more violence and say
drugs may be involved.
The president of the Highway 61's Auckland chapter, 43-year-old mechanic Kevin Paul Weavers, was found "mortally wounded" at the gang's headquarters in South Auckland early Saturday afternoon. He died in hospital about 1.20pm. He had been stabbed.
"Often when things like this happen there's a major concern that it will be the precursor to more violence. That's why we have to solve this as quickly as we can," Detective Senior Sergeant Neil Hallett said.
Police said it was too early to say whether drugs, and in particular pure methamphetamine or "P", were involved, but said gang involvement in the manufacture and selling of drugs was well known.
They believe Mr Weavers' death may also be connected to the brutal beating and kidnapping of his 19-year-old son, Steven, six months ago.
Mr Hallett said no motive for the killing had been found. "We're obviously looking at a connection between the kidnapping and death."
In March, Steven Weavers was beaten with a wheel brace and stabbed by two men then bundled into the boot of his own car and held captive for almost 24 hours.
He was found by Highway 61 members, who said at the time: "We look after our own".
Steven Weavers refused to make a statement to detectives at his Middlemore Hospital bedside and the case was closed.
Police investigating Mr Weavers' killing have sealed off the gang headquarters and a forensic examination was carried out by Environmental Science and Research yesterday.
Mr Hallett said police had spoken to people at the scene. Steven Weavers was not present but his whereabouts was known.
Former Highway 61 president Kelly Raymond Robertson was convicted in 1999 of conspiring to supply methamphetamine after exposure of a drug syndicate run by "once bitter gang rivals". Police estimated the syndicate netted $300,000 in just a few months.
Highway 61 was understood to have since banned its members from using P because of paranoid behaviour.
Death of a gangster
29.09.2003
By ALAN PERROTT and NATASHA HARRIS
Police are anxious to solve the killing of an Auckland gang president quickly before it leads to more violence.
The president of Highway 61's Auckland chapter, Kevin Paul Weavers, was found severely injured at the gang's headquarters in Manurewa early on Saturday afternoon and died in hospital about 1.20pm.
"Often when things like this happen there's a major concern that it will be the precursor to more violence," said Detective Senior Sergeant Neil Hallett, the officer heading the investigation.
"That's why we have to solve this as quickly as we can."
Mr Hallett would not comment on reports that Weavers, a 43-year-old mechanic known as "Link", was stabbed in the stomach and legs. The weapon involved has not been found.
Weavers had a long history of convictions including for firearm offences, escaping from custody and being part of one of the biggest car theft rings in the country in the early 1990s.
Mr Hallett said police were investigating if Weavers' death was linked to action taken after the March kidnapping of his son, Steven.
The 19-year-old went missing for almost 24 hours after being beaten with a wheel brace and stabbed by two men at a home in rural South Auckland.
"We're not aware of any link at this stage but obviously that possibility has occurred to us," Mr Hallett said.
The Herald has learned that a few weeks ago, members of Highway 61 took possession of Harley-Davidson motorcycles from Steven Weavers' kidnappers.
It is understood members of the gang from around the country are travelling to the Manurewa headquarters.
Mr Hallett said he did not know about Harley-Davidsons being taken or gang members coming to Auckland.
"I can't predict what's going to happen, but I have no power to stop people travelling around New Zealand, and if they wish to come and take part in the grieving process it's not something the police can interfere with."
The reason for the attack was not known but Mr Hallett said police had several lines of inquiry.
"From what we know, there wasn't a function on there [at the gang headquarters] or anything. We understand there were only a couple of people there, but that's all we know at this stage."
Other gang members and Weavers' family were co-operating with police.
"They [his family] are very much focused in the same direction as we are. They're determined that whoever's responsible for Mr Weavers' death will be called to account," Mr Hallett said.
The headquarters building is sealed off and a forensic team is examining the scene under tight security.
The building, in Holmes St, Manurewa, is in the middle of a light industrial zone of small factories and warehouses, with no nearby homes.
It is a single-storey building surrounded by a metal fence with a large gate and is monitored by several security cameras.
A black 1996 Mercedes-Benz saloon, registered to a Hamilton address, with a smashed windscreen and damaged wing mirror, is in the carpark outside the doorway into the building.
Highway 61 is the country's largest multicultural motorcycle gang and has about 100 members in nine chapters.
At least one chapter has been established in Australia.
Weavers was one of three men charged with the rape of a woman in Howick in 1984.
Five years later, he was involved in a clash between Highway 61 and Black Power which left five people in hospital with shotgun wounds.
In February 1993, Weavers was sent to jail for five years for his role in what was then said to be one of the biggest car theft rings in the country.
Weavers, who admitted 29 charges of receiving stolen cars valued at $944,000 and 10 charges of false pretences, sold the cars to friends and family.
In October the next year, he escaped from Mt Eden Prison. He had been working outside the prison and was reported to have gone to an Auckland address after a friend said she had been violently assaulted by an associate of Weavers.
The friend wanted Weavers to intervene on her behalf.
The attacker was not at the address and Weavers returned to prison about an hour later. He was sentenced to another month in jail.
His son's kidnapping in March was not investigated by police because the gang refused to co-operate.
The kidnappers also held a knife to the throat of another man and said, "We'll be back", before bundling Steven Weavers into the boot of a car and speeding off.
The teenager was later found by Highway 61 members.
Weavers' death is not the first time a Highway 61 member has been killed inside one of the gang's properties.
Bradley Haora was shot dead with a shotgun in 1975 at a gang property in Mt Eden.
Seven Hell's Angels members received prison sentences of up to 10 years for their parts in the death.
Highway 61 was formed in 1968 and the name refers to a Bob Dylan song in honour of a member who died in a road accident.
The gang was registered as a motorcycle club in 1970.
- Additional reporting: NZPA
Gang president dies after being found wounded
A gang president died shortly after he was found wounded at the gang's headquarters in a South Auckland suburb.
Police are treating today's death of 43-year-old mechanic Kevin Paul Weavers, known as "Link", as suspicious, said Auckland City police spokeswoman Noreen Hegarty.
The president of Highway 61's Auckland chapter was found mortally wounded at the club headquarters in Manurewa early this afternoon and died in hospital about 1.20pm, she said in a statement.
"Ambulance staff attending to him notified police of the situation and we have since started an investigation into Mr Weavers' death," Detective Senior Sergeant Neil Hallett said.
"His next of kin have been notified," he said.
The gang headquarters have been secured as a crime scene.
Mr Hallet declined to give further details about the investigation or Mr Weavers injuries.
"We're still at the early stages of the investigation," he said tonight.
In March, Mr Weavers' son Steven was kidnapped for almost 24 hours during which he was beaten with a wheelbrace and stabbed.
Police closed their investigation after Steven Weavers refused to co-operate with them.