Category: New Zealand
He Kai ata rau hui, which will take place at the University of Waikato, aims to address the prevalence of HIV stigma and discrimination for Māori people. Bringing together an impressive line up on speakers such as Professor Tīmoti Kāretu, and Hon Nanaia Mahuta , the hui will have particular focus on increasing knowledge of issues and impacts […]
Current Executive Director of the New Zealand AIDS Foundation, Shaun Robinson, has today announced that he has officially resigned from his role. Robinson has been the Executive Director of NZAF for the past 5 years and is leaving the position in order to take up a new position as CEO of the Mental Health Foundation. Over […]
There is a trend in films and television of transgender characters being played by cis gendered people. Take Jeffrey Tambor in Transparent, or Eddie Redmayne in The Danish Girl. While trans visibility is on the rise in the media, the reality is that these roles are very rarely played by trans people. Laverne Cox, transgender star of hit […]
Conservative group Family First NZ have weighed in on the debate concerning gender neutral bathroom facilities in schools in a legal opinion. The group who were also in the media after releasing a report discouraging parents from supporting gender transitions in their children. The group said that schools “are not required under the law to have to allow […]
The ILGA Oceania (International lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex association) has announced the result of their elected officer holders for the ILGA Oceania Board for 2016 to 2018. Kiwi born Rawa Karetai has been named as co-convenor of the board alongside Samoan born Ymania Brown. Rawa will also join the ILGA World Board. Simon Margan also joins as the Secretary […]
Adam Reynolds and Chaz Harris are the creators behind Promised Land, a new LGBT+ based illustrated storybook which focuses on a love story between two male characters. “We believe that it is important that there are stories that foster acceptance and the belief that it doesn’t matter who you love” says Reynolds. Amy Jane Bedwell sits […]
Census General Manager Denise McGregor has confirmed that there is a high possibility of questions concerning gender identity and sexual orientation will appear on the 2018 New Zealand Census forms if discussion and submission for the change continues. McGregor comments that “[they] have seen some really informed thinking – and heated debate – around many of […]
Wellington High School has replaced outdated gendered bathrooms with a progression all gender bathrooms. The school’s LGBTI+ group UltraViolet raised the issue with school staff and were happily granted the ability to make these changes. This change will help to stop bullying and confusion in regards to transgender or intersex students who may still be working […]