pandemic. They Are Us script In July 2021, Gower broke the story on a leaked draft script of the controversial They Are Us movie, which was based on the Christchurch mosque shootings. The proposed script was criticised by members of the New Zealand Muslim community as well as several politicians including National Party leader Simon Bridges, ACT Party David Seymour, and former Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters for its depiction of graphic violence, exploitation of the tragedy for commercial gain, and historical inaccuracies of the events relating to the mosque shootings. Gower was emotionally affected by the script and called upon the film's director and writer Andrew Niccol to withdraw from the film production. Personal life Gower lives in Wellington and has two children. See also List of New Zealand television personalities References External links Profile, newshub.co.nz Youtube channel Patrick Gower admits man crush on Donald Trump's son in weird live video from RNC, stuff.co.nz 1970s births Victoria University of Wellington alumni Living people People from New Plymouth Auckland University of Technology alumni People educated at Francis Douglas Memorial College 20th-century New Zealand journalists 21st-century New Zealand journalists