The Commune

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A 12-part documentary podcast about the notorious free-love commune, Centrepoint. There are crimes. But this isn’t a whodunnit. It’s a whydunnit. Podcasts like this one take a lot of time and resources to create. To help cover some of that cost, you will hear some ads during this episode. For an ad-free experience go to listen.stuff.co.nz/truecrime to get access to this and three other Stuff True Crime podcasts ad-free, for about the price of a cup of coffee... and you’ll be helping us make more great podcasts, like this one.

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01: Open Day

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06/05/22 • 44 min

A free-love commune called Centrepoint springs up in the suburbs of 1970s New Zealand, devoted in equal measure to sex, group therapy, and its guru Bert Potter. What could possibly go wrong?

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11: Zombie Commune

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06/05/22 • 53 min

Barri deploys a secret weapon in her plot to close Centrepoint down for good: will this be the killer blow? Not if Bert’s loyal lieutenants have anything to do with it. The final battle is on.

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02: Awkward Buggers

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06/05/22 • 60 min

Locals are fascinated by the sights and sounds of the sex commune next door. Founding members recall the optimism and excitement of Centrepoint’s early years – and the bizarre circumstances that led to the community’s first death.

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02: Awkward Buggers

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06/05/22 • 54 min

05: Invaders

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06/05/22 • 50 min

The ever-expanding Centrepoint commune goes to war: with its fed-up neighbours, with the local council and, thanks to Robert’s decision to speak out, the New Zealand Police.

06: The Centrepoint Kids

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06/05/22 • 53 min

It’s the 1980s, and Centrepoint’s on a roll. Bert is investing in the booming stock market; and the head-count keeps rising. But some of the new arrivals at the commune have wild stories to tell.

09: That Feeling of Helplessness

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06/05/22 • 41 min

After a major police raid, the public finally learns the full horror of what’s been happening at Centrepoint. Barri reaches breaking point. (TW: This episode contains descriptions of sexual abuse.)

07: Cherished Ideas

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06/05/22 • 44 min

Barri finds the answer she’s been seeking but what will she do? Nate tries to raise the alarm about a new arrival. And a humiliated Bert tries chemical assistance to regain the love of his followers.

12: The Wounded Healer

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06/05/22 • 81 min

Centrepoint is gone, but the trauma remains. Yet for some, those commune years were the best. Everyone grapples with their memories and sense of culpability. And we hear from someone prepared to tell an awful truth.

03: The Girl on the Lawn

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06/05/22 • 33 min

Who the hell was Bert? How Centrepoint’s leader went from buttoned-up businessman to morally transgressive guru. Meanwhile Barri and “Robert” are each witness to moments that reveal the darkness lurking inside the Centrepoint dream.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Commune have?

The Commune currently has 34 episodes available.

What topics does The Commune cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Commune?

The episode title '01: Open Day' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Commune?

The average episode length on The Commune is 41 minutes.

When was the first episode of The Commune?

The first episode of The Commune was released on May 29, 2022.

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Daniel H

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Feb 11