Mike Stickland

Mike Stickland, a former employee of Bert Potter's pest control business, shares his unique insights into the life of a man who transformed from a conventional businessman to the controversial leader of Centrepoint. He discusses the troubling dynamics of communal living and the dark moments hidden beneath the surface of the Centrepoint dream, including unsettling incidents related to children and consent. Stickland's narrative sheds light on the complexities and cultural shifts of 1980s New Zealand, revealing the stark contrasts in understanding exploitation and morality.