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So just, um, just to let you know what's gonna happen, um, our this morning are going to be in the form of songs. So we're just gonna do, uh, three items, uh, first and action song next to poi. And the last, uh, a song which encompasses a, a ang, uh, it doesn't actually include a Ang, but it's about q. So, kia ora tātou. Thank you. [00:00:30] [00:01:00] [00:01:30] [00:02:00] [00:02:30] Some. [00:03:00] [00:03:30] [00:04:00] [00:04:30] Woo. [00:05:00] [00:05:30] [00:06:00] [00:06:30] [00:07:00] mauri ora, haumi e, hui e, tauri e. Happy Pride, everyone! Today is the 18th of March and I am here with... Georgia. And L. A. C. E. A. What brings [00:07:30] you two out here today? Yeah, so, um, we work for ZEAL, which is a youth center, and we run one of the only queer youth spaces in Wellington, so we're just here to kind of spread what we do and, um, let people know about our space. I've been working with Zeal for the last year and a bit. Year and a half, I want to say. Yeah. Yeah, um, I've been working here for around nine months, and we just started running this rainbow group probably also around nine [00:08:00] months ago. Yeah. What was the sort of motivation behind starting the rainbow group? Um, we, we just like know that a lot of kids have really just needed this time. space and um, we just felt like there weren't really a lot of queer spaces that youth could just hang out and exist, so that's kind of the motivation behind it, yeah. What's the atmosphere when you have these sort of like queer group spaces? Um, [00:08:30] Yeah, it's very much just like, come as you are, like, come maybe even if you're not feeling the best and just, um, kids are allowed to just exist in the space, um, we have youth workers around who can help, like, connect them to other resources, but we also just do things like crafts and games, um. Yeah, just giving them a space to be who they are and connect with other young people as well. Would you want to describe a little bit about what you've got [00:09:00] on your table? Yeah, so we've got some pamphlets which kind of outline what Rainbow Hangs is. We've also got, um, Um, some of the other offerings that we have, like some of the programs that we run. Um, we have a message board where people can write messages to the younger staff, or maybe to young, or when they were younger for our young people to read, kind of, of like inspiration. And then we've got some games, [00:09:30] and um, a canvas to do some drawing and writing on, and there's lollies. Yeah, that's it, eh? That's what we've got. Why is it important for Zeal to be here today? Um, well, one is like, we just really want everyone to know that our organization is really, like, involved and cares about these issues, so that youth feel more comfortable in our space. Um, we also know there's a huge demand for Rainbow Youth spaces, and not everyone necessarily [00:10:00] knows we exist. So just kind of, yeah. Kia ora, my name is Callum Bennehy. Uh, what brings you here today? Right, we are from NZTC, the Aotearoa New Zealand Sex Workers Collective. And, um, we've come to Auckland City to, uh, provide information to people who may be thinking of being sex workers or who know people who are. Maybe thinking of being sex workers so that we can pass that information on to help make sure that they're safe in the workplace. How did you first get involved in doing [00:10:30] this? Um, I've been involved in, um, NZPC since 1999. Um, when I was doing my, uh, honours papers I had to do a... Internship, and I've stayed with NZPC basically since then. Um, all the way through doing my PhD and everything as well, so, yeah. Could you describe a little bit of what you have on your table? Okay, we have, um, some examples of the loops that we carry from, um, the standard size through the family value, extra family value, and super [00:11:00] extra family value. Um, we've got a new workers kit here that's got, um, samples of the condoms that we provide. And in the grey bag inside there, there's, um, sponges, uh, dams, um, a tube of lube, and um, small condoms and large condoms. Um, we've got a sample of the leaflets and things that we hand out, um, from this one here, what to do, which is talking about [00:11:30] issues of sexual assault in the workplace. place and, um, how that can be addressed either by going to the police or going through sexual health, so on like that. So that people can feel safe in doing so. Um, we're very lucky that here in Wellington at least we have very good, uh, police liaison person. But we also have, um, information for people who are Sugar Babes, um, who are, uh, dancing in the clubs, um, who are, [00:12:00] uh, camming, and doing, um, online sex work, and, uh, of course, techs, and things, so, yeah. Um, there's also a guy over here at the moment from, uh, the UK, from Scotland, who is doing some research, and, um, I was working for Kingston University for, uh, Three years, um, doing research into migrant sex workers here in New Zealand. Um, so, we're very big on helping research [00:12:30] because we know that that helps strengthen the situation that sex workers are in. Because it can show where, uh, what things need to be addressed. So, um, we've also got dams, and of course sponges, and the internal condoms. Why is it important for you and your sort of organization, I guess, to be here today? Um, a lot of the people that we see, um, uh, part of the rainbow community and things. Um, they may be [00:13:00] women working with male clients, but they, um, do have, um, the primary attraction maybe with other women. And of course we do have, uh, the majority of, um, male sex workers, uh, Predominantly gay, although there are some gay for pay things, but they still need the same information to help keep them safe. And, um, we also have a lot of transgender sex workers as well. And so, we make sure that everybody is safe. Today I am here with... Dr. Jean Randall. [00:13:30] So what brings you here today? Um, so I'm here today, um, doing, um, consults for, um, Mpox, um, vaccination. Um, so, this is part of the rollout of the Mpox, um, vaccine. Um, and basically, it's opportunity for people who are potentially interested in being vaccinated or think they might be at risk of getting Mpox, um, to speak to a doctor and find out if the vaccination might be the right thing for them. How did you first get involved in doing this? Um, so, uh, as a doctor I work in [00:14:00] public health, um, so vaccination is a bit of bread and butter for us, um, and also as a queer doctor, I'm really keen to make sure that our community is vaccinated for mpox to make sure that they stay safe and healthy. Yeah. What's it like being a queer doctor? Um, I don't know, pretty good, um, I, um, I am very passionate about, um, making sure that, uh, queer community is well looked after within medicine. I know there's a lot of challenges for, um, all the parts of our community, um, to access healthcare and to get the quality [00:14:30] of healthcare that they need. Um, and so, I, um, not only... Um, I do that kind of advocacy in my work space, so I'm working in the National Public Health Service, um, in the Capital Coast. Um, but also, um, and uh, I'm a member of a group called Pride in Medicine, which is a pretty newly formed group of queer and allied doctors across Australia and New Zealand, who are doing advocacy in that space too. Why is it important for you and your sort of organization to be here today? Um, I think that, um, public health is about making [00:15:00] sure that we can protect people's health and it means everyone. Um, and the rainbow community is, you know, part of our community, um, and when, uh, parts of our community are facing, um, the high risks of disease, it's really important that we step up and do what we need to do to, um, protect everyone. How many of there are you here today? So there are three doctors here and there are four nurses here. Um, doing our vaccination consults. Awesome. Uh, B. Uh, what brings you out here today? [00:15:30] Uh, so I work with the Cuba Street Clinic. Um, and we're doing three site testing today at Pride. Awesome. How'd you first get involved into doing this? Um, I'm part of the community myself and finally getting to do mahi in adjacent work for the community. Why is it important for your sort of organisation to be here today? Um, I think that... That the medical sphere has [00:16:00] long not been useful to our people, and that it's really cool to show that we are trying and that we have a place and that we're being represented by our own people within the medical sphere, um, yeah, yeah. And that we need to work together, and yeah. How would you say is the best way to progress, um, with the queer community for medical Um, treatments and stuff like that. Um, definitely education of clinicians. Um, [00:16:30] that's such a complex question. I think having more queer people working in the medical sector so that we have, um, informed lived experience. experience within the medical sector, and then, yeah, just our colleagues have such a great intention to do the best by our people, but they don't necessarily know how to do that. So just being able to take the community's advice and also have people within, yeah. Duncan, so what are you doing here today? Um, we're just selling our [00:17:00] badges, t shirts, and um, flags to celebrate Pride Month. Yeah? Yeah. When did you get involved in doing all of this? Um, I was sort of roped in. I'm actually a school teacher, so I usually work with young people. But I was in the area and my friend said, hey, could you set up a stall? And I was like, yep, definitely. I'm very supportive of the Coal Popper and I want to be part of it. Could you tell us what you have on the table in front of you? Yeah, cool. So we've got some sort of, um, t shirts that, uh, that celebrate, um, different parts of the Pride community and take off various pop culture themes. [00:17:30] So we've got Star Wars lightsabers, we've got a... Um, non binary t shirt in the style of a Nirvana t shirt, homosexual tendencies in the style of, um, you know, shirts. So lots of different shirts. We have beanies, sorry, um, bucket hats, and obviously the flags. Hand flags and large flags. So everything people would want to, you know, celebrate, um, the, this month, and they put, um, yeah. Who's the creative director behind these t shirts in front of me? Uh, a lot of inspiration comes from offshore. We get a lot of our [00:18:00] designs directly from the states. So, they are manufactured here, but yeah, we, uh, we source our ideas and our designs from, you know, from progressive cultures like in San Francisco and stuff. Uh, why is it important for you to be here selling what you are selling? So obviously, you know, it's part of a job, and we're sort of doing it for the financial reasons, but and more than that, it is actually giving people a chance to display their identity and to celebrate who they are, and I'm a schoolteacher, so I want to make sure that the rangatahi, the young people, um, can have access to things [00:18:30] that represent their culture, versus just, you know, standard stuff you might get from Glasson's or the warehouse, which doesn't actually reflect who their identity is. Kia ora, today is the 18th of March, and I am here with She's from Indo Warriors Aotearoa. So what brings you here today? So we're a charity organisation that work with people that have endometriosis. So we support them in different ways, teaching them how to advocate, supplying some packs when they have surgery, and we go into workplaces and talk to managers and staff on how they can support their, um, co workers and employees a lot better. And we do [00:19:00] education in schools. And we also do work towards period poverty. So we're trying to fight period poverty in our community. So that's from the Wellington area all the way up to Masterton. So we provide free period products for people in, um, That can't afford them because there's a lot of people in our community that really struggle with that. So we're here today just spreading awareness. We've got some fact sheets and things like that. And then we've got some period, um, underwear and, um, cups and stuff for sale. And all the profit goes back into the work that we do. And we were actually one of the very first endo charities in [00:19:30] New Zealand to be inclusive of all genders that have endometriosis. Which is sad to say, because it shouldn't be something that's amazing, but yeah. So, and um, we are, we, we're a mixed, um, we've got like a big group of people, so we're a registered charity, we've got a youth, um, board, and we've just taken on two youth advisory board members. Um, Ash is non binary, and Cleaver, who has endo as well, he is trans male. So it's really good for us. For us to have a really good mix of everyone, and we don't want just my face to [00:20:00] be the face of the organisation, we want to show that like, we're here for everyone, and that's one of the most important things, because endo is such a difficult illness, and it's really difficult for people that have endo that are like, like me, cisgender female, to get diagnosed and get help, but then you throw in not being the gender that you were born with, and it's a lot more complicated, and there's a lot of discrimination that doctors put on. on those people because of their own personal views, which isn't really good enough. So, we're trying to make sure that we advocate for [00:20:30] everyone, and then come to appointments and step in and help them when they need that help. When did this all come together? So, I originally started it in February 2020. But we officially registered as a charity last October, so it's been going for quite a long time. Um, and we do like heaps of different things, working with different people. So we've helped, um, with our period underwear and stuff, where you don't have much at the moment, but um, the last few years we've helped quite a lot, a lot of young youth that are still at school that are transitioning into male. So they feel more comfortable [00:21:00] in their body when they do go through their period. Because we've, we've, we've talked to a lot of people and they don't feel comfortable with suiting anything. And it really, you know, affects their own mental health and stuff like that. So we've worked with a lot of, um, youth in that way in providing them, um, underwear. So it's just like a normal period. process and we're hoping to be able to once we raise more money to be able to do that a lot more because we do get a lot of people requesting that. How did you first get involved into creating this organization? So I have endo and back in 2019 I had a surgery to remove [00:21:30] my uterus. And it was like my seventh or eighth surgery and because I'm what they consider high risk They had to open me up like a c section and it caused a lot of problems I was in hospital a lot over the next six months with infections and blood clots and stuff like that And there was just no support out there And I thought about like my last 20 years of having endo and all the pregnancy losses and everything I've been through and there's just nothing, I felt like I was really alone and um, so I thought I'd start up a support place just so people can talk and it started as a Wellington organisation [00:22:00] but within like 24, 48 hours I realised that it needed to be bigger and then I just started it that way and it's just grown and grown since and um, it's just been really good. We get a lot of people message us and say how thankful they are to to just like, have this there and how much they've learned and things like that and it's, it's quite disappointing that we have to educate the medical system on the illness, you know, and that's the hard part, but hopefully things will change. Why is it important for you to be here today, um, doing what you're doing [00:22:30] with this whole organisation? Yep, so as I said, we were the first charity to become, um, inclusive of all genders and so we want to be here to make sure that people know that because we're every now and then we're yet different. people find our page. I had someone that was non binary that day email me and said they'd only seen our page because, um, Wellington Pride had shared it. And they were like, it's just amazing to find someone that's been inclusive. So we want to be here to show that we are inclusive of everyone and lend any support that we can. Um, so we, people come up to us here and just [00:23:00] ask for educational information, just, um, questions on things that they should talk to the doctors with or about their periods and stuff. like that and it's just showing that we're here to help everyone. Would you want to talk a little bit about what you have on your table? Yep, okay, so we have um, TENS machines, they're um, they're basically little sticky pads that you stick to yourself and it sends a little electric pulse through and that goes like they reckon to your spinal cord and your brain and that's for when you're in pain. and it helps lower that pain and, and they're fantastic, and a lot of people don't know about them, so [00:23:30] we, um, buy them in bulk from a company in Auckland, and because we can afford to buy them in bulk, we sell them at a very low price to make them more affordable, so everything that we sell is trying to make it more affordable for people. We've got patches that are labelled as period patches, but they're actually really good for all pain, I use them for my shoulder pain and everything like that, and they, um, last up to 12 hours, and they're vegan and biodegradable. Then we've got We've got period cups and we've got rainbow period cups, which I, I, when I found them, I thought, yes. Um, and we sell [00:24:00] those for 10 because we want to make them more affordable. But for people that want a period cup and can't afford that 10, which is fine, they can go to our website and there's a form they can fill in and we'll send one out to them. And then we've got different period underwear, um, and different sizes. We've got... Um, um, highways, briefs, and we've got like, um, shorts as well as period underwear. And then we've also got cycling shorts, which are, um, period underwear. And we sell them at a discounted price, just to make them more easy for [00:24:30] people to get. And then we've just got a bunch of fact sheets and, um, stuff from Mental Health New Zealand that people can, can take. Kia ora, today is the 18th of March and I am Howard. Gina Darmoclay. So what are you doing here today? Um, so today I'm volunteering out in the city, um, here at our info desk, letting everyone know what's happening at the Michael Fowler Centre, giving out maps and telling about events as well. Would you want to tell us what is happening today? Yes, yeah, so we've got, um, heaps of awesome community groups, um, market stalls as well as some other, um, like kind of [00:25:00] organisations that are here to promote kind of inclusivity, diversity, um, selling some of their handmade items as well as promoting kind of events and things that they get to offer. Why is it important for you to be here today? Um, as a queer person, as a queer young person, being able to be around other black minded people and other friends is really awesome. As well as getting to see allies and other members of the community come together in celebration of the rainbow community. Um, if you could sort of describe the sort of atmosphere of Inside the Michael Fowler Centre today, how would you [00:25:30] describe it if you had to give it a couple of words? Uh, it's bright, it's colourful, it's exciting, and it's really happy. Good vibes, yeah. Twirl with us if you want to! Twirl! exciting! Oh my goodness! Everyone, That's very true. Yes! Yes! Oh, they're excited. And also, we have the show off. [00:26:00] Look at all the space that the Queers have this year. What?! Look at all the space. Look at this. I perform in bars, with tiny stages. I'm not used to this. I can go for a run. Well, I actually ran so hard my shoe fell off, so that never happens. Wheeee! For a second I nearly lost him! Okay, alright, that's enough. Alright, we're good. Let's, let's cut there. Yeah, oh wow. That's good. This corset has not helped with that stitch, I'll tell you that now. Is it [00:26:30] no good? Is it no good? Oh, that's a shame. Hold on. Yes. Kia Michael Fowler. Senator, welcome to Out in the City. Uh, just a reminder, uh, a reminder, I am one of your MCs Maxwell. Oh, good one. And I'm your other host, slay West. I knew the fan would get that reaction for them. It was all the fan. Yes. That's amazing. I need a fan. I only have a very, very tiny fan and it's, I didn't wanna feel that inadequate out here with you, so I've got this. That's okay, We're gonna [00:27:00] share the fan look, this is what Pride's all about. Sharing, bonding, community. Give me a bit of the fan. You're watching Disney Channel. Hahaha This is some of that queer humour you've heard so much about. It's uh, it's a lot of sarcasm. It's a lot of being a little bit mean to each other, but it's with love. Just all love, it's all love, you know. That's what the fans are here for, to blow away a bit of that little shadiness. Hopefully the TERFs get that, it'll just we're not going to talk about how we really feel about that situation, cause you know, it's a nice PG. But [00:27:30] we're gonna... Kill them with kindness as you should with a lot of people that want to bring hate into the world. Kill them with kindness, a smile and a walk away. Exactly. It really annoys them a lot more. It truly does. It truly does. Uh, yes. So, um, yes. Welcome again to Pride. Uh, so, uh, we were talking backstage about what Pride. is about because um, often times they say that this year's Pride is this theme. And uh, the theme of this Pride has been explained to me many times, and each time it's been different. Um, and I've been trying to get it all together. [00:28:00] But we've come up, we know what it is, right? Well, we know what it is, but really, we can't put the queer kind of agenda into one box now, can we? That's true. No, we can't. We really can't. So, what does Pride mean? It means... It means joy. It means joy. Being proud. It can be encouragement. Yes. Love. Aroha. That's what we're here. We're here to support each other. We're all here to be, finding our little whānau. That's what we're hoping, right? Yes. Exactly. Yeah! Thank you for the clout. Heck [00:28:30] yes. It's the most politically, political thing I probably will do, so there we go. I'm sure we'll get more out of you later. I think maybe we should get maybe a first. Our first performer. Oh, are you ready for your first performer? Wonderful. Our very first performer is taking us all the way to the red carpet. It's awards season, and you're all winners. Give it up for Wellington's retro renegade, Selina Simone! [00:29:00] Today's date is the 18th of March and I am here with Vanessa from Ministry Primary Industries Primary Pride Network. So what brings you out here today? So I'm representing the Ministry Primary Industries, our Primary Pride Network. So promoting that, um, as a government agency we've got a really amazing diversity and inclusive network and just showcasing, um, how awesome our agency is and the work that we do to support our LGBTQIA How did you first get involved in doing this? Um, my child, my [00:29:30] teen, is non binary, trans. So, um, as part of Allyship, and I've just wanted to show my support to my colleagues. Yeah. So. What sort of work do you do with this organization? So, um, in my role, it's all around ensuring that our colleagues are, feel safe at work, and, um, know that it's a safe space to be in, and where we can, promoting, um, that we are a safe space to work in, yeah. Do you want to describe a little bit of what you have on your table? So, um, [00:30:00] Ministry of Primary Industries is obviously a very vast organisation doing a lot of really good work. Um, part of that organisation is New Zealand Food Safety. So we've got some free chopping boards to avoid cross contamination. So they're different colours. We've got some of our awesome Primary Pride pens, which are an amazing pen. Um, and candy canes. Why is it important for you to be here today? Um, to show my support to the community and, um, yeah, just to really showcase that, um, we're making inroads and making sure that, [00:30:30] uh, people have a safe space to work in. Today I'm here with? Monique. So what brings you out here today? Uh, so I'm here with the Pride group from my work and we are making shinier. Yeah, awesome. Why is it important for you to be here today? Um, I think pride is really important. It allows me to be who I am. And my business or the company that I work for really embraces that. Um, I hadn't come out [00:31:00] before I worked where I work now. And it's kind of made me feel... More confident and comfortable, and then I love giving that feeling to other people. With the company you work for, when did they start having sort of like, these groups come together for these events? Um, oh gosh, I think we've had a pride network for at least ten years. So yeah, a really long time, but um, I'm not actually a hundred percent sure. I think I've [00:31:30] done at least... Four or five years of festivals. So at least that amount of time. So is that you just like coming to different events and sort of setting up a stall and talking about things? Yeah, so we've done a lot of different things over the years. Um, when we were in the park we'd do like safe stands with water and chill out zones and games. Uh, we glitter bombed everyone one year, so everyone was getting glitter [00:32:00] on their faces. Um, we've done rainbow face paint, uh, and then this year, yeah, we're doing face gems. So, we always try and do something that is like a free activation for people. Um, we're not necessarily here to talk about our business. We're just here to spread joy. Show your support as well. Yeah, exactly. Um, who thought of the idea of doing face jams this year? Uh, me. In like a real, [00:32:30] um, late night, uh, moment. I saw a reel and saw an event doing them and I was like, that's what we're doing. And I messaged my friend the video and I... Uh, with all the exclamation points and all of the capital letters, it was like THIS! We're doing this! Um, and so yeah, that's why. Yeah. I am Heiweth. V Blackwood from the Human Rights Commission. Awesome. Would you want to talk to me a little bit about what you're here doing today? [00:33:00] Sure. So, I'm here, uh, we're here from Te Kahui Tika Tangata, the Human Rights Commission. So the Human Rights Commission, um, is New Zealand's National Independent Human Rights Institution. Um, we're there to provide, um, expert guidance, support, advocacy for human rights across Aotearoa. Um, human rights also include, of course, honouring Te which is Aotearoa's very first. document. [00:33:30] Um, so in the Rainbow Space, we do a lot of work from the individual. We have teams who can provide human rights information, support services, and an independent impartial mediation service. for anyone who feels that they've suffered discrimination, and discrimination includes um, discrimination against you based on your sexual orientation, your gender identity, um, including trans people, gender, um, non conforming people, [00:34:00] non binary people, um, we're there to support you. We have a team as well, who have been running for a year now, supporting, um, providing support and education and advocacy for survivors of conversion practices. So, as well as a criminal option, um, if people don't want to complain to the police, they can come to us, and we can provide what's called a safe space. which is again, um, a mediation, a complaint settlement. Um, that [00:34:30] team also does a huge amount of outreach and education, working with cultural and religious communities, um, to support them to understand. you know, the human rights of queer people and moving away from conversion practices so that every queer person across Aotearoa can be who they are without fear. Um, a huge list of what we do. What we also do is um, strategic research and advocacy, putting out research and [00:35:00] reports on human rights, how human rights impact on queer people, um. We're about to go underway on a human rights survey, which is the first of its kind asking people what they know about human rights. What human rights mean to them, including the queer community in that work. And we work at the international level sharing the experiences of people across Aotearoa and raising the profile there as [00:35:30] well. So, a wide, wide range, um, in a very small organization, but we really try to do as much as we can, get the message out there. Rainbow rights are human rights, and trans rights are human rights. When did you first start getting involved with this organization? I started at the commission just over three years ago. Before that, I was at the privacy commissioner, um, I have a background in human rights. So it's always been an area that I've been really dedicated and passionate about. [00:36:00] Um, studying, um, the opportunity to expand our hate speech provisions, to cover the queer community, gender minorities. Um, obviously that's a huge issue at the moment. It's been referred back to the Law Commission for further work. So I really encourage the queer community to get involved. with the Law Commission as they investigate that as well. Why is it important for you and your organization to be here today? It's important for me personally as a proud [00:36:30] member of the queer community and also, um, to bring my organization here, you know, an organization that I'm so privileged to be a part of, to show the queer community that we're here for you, your human rights. Human rights are going to use our voice, our standing as the independent organisation who promotes and protects human rights to say your human rights are so important, are so [00:37:00] integral to your dignity, everyone in Aotearoa deserves dignity and respect. So that's what we are here for. Would you wanna talk to me a little bit about what you've got on your table? Absolutely. So what we have, first of all, are lollies to get anyone in the door. We have, um, face stickers and some glitter. If anyone needs a bit of shine in their day. We have an example of the report prism that we released in June. That report, um, outlines human rights issues [00:37:30] relating to the broader queer community and provides key recommendations of what we think should be done. We have a questionnaire for people to fill out asking what do human rights mean to you? It's a huge question, obviously, um, but we're really keen to hear from the community, um, and understand what we can do better as well. So what kind of work we need to do to further promote the profile of human rights? Today's the 18th of March and I'm here with, uh, [00:38:00] Mike Fairhurst. What brings you out here today? Um, so I'm on the board of Rainbow Wellington. Uh, we're a charity that operates. It's in Wellington, uh, obviously. Um, we have an awesome grants program, which I really like, which actually helped pay for the festival that we're at right now. And some of the, some of the smaller community groups around, um, have tables because of us, our grants program. Um, yeah, but we run events throughout the, yeah, throughout the year. Um, yeah. When did you first get [00:38:30] involved in doing this sort of thing? Uh, probably about three years ago. Yeah, I moved to Wellington. I didn't have a huge amount of queer friends, um, but one of my friends was on the board, um, yeah, and got involved, and yeah, like, now most of my friend network is queer, which is awesome. Um, what does it mean to you to be here today? Oh, it's amazing to be just, you know, here, so... In such a visible spot in the city. I [00:39:00] mean last time I was here We were right with Cuba Dupa and here we've got homegrown right right here Like it just feels like we are like integrating in with the city and all of the events that are happening here It just feels like really good to be visible What future events do you have in the upcoming months? Um, so we've got, we have, uh, uh, monthly drinks, uh, just a social thing, uh, on the second Friday of every month we rotate around some of the bars here in Wellington, um, but we have a lot of, um, [00:39:30] networking events that we host with corporates here as well, and then just other cute little events, um, so we'll have a, um, uh, an event for Pink Shirt Day coming up as well, which is cool. Today I am Howard. Clara Brightenmoser. So what brings you out here today? Um, I'm here with the Punaki Promise. It's a partnership agreement between Wellington City Council and a group of other organisations who are wanting to make our city safe and vibrant and welcoming for everyone. How did you first get involved in doing this? Um, so I [00:40:00] work at Wellington City Council, um, and we were invited as many of the stool holders to come along today, um, and be part of the conversation, and we're here today to work out what, or to hear from people what a safe city is for them and looks and feels like for them. Do you have any projects underway to make Wellington a safer city for our queer people? Um, so we have projects underway in a whole lot of different areas, um, a large part is in our sexual violence prevention [00:40:30] work, so an action plan is underway there, um, and we've been really focusing on, um, primary prevention and, um, messages of positive consent, and where people can get support, and working with, um, the University Students Associations to, um, bring those to life. Um, but we're also looking at how do we improve public spaces so that people, um, feel able to use them and be there and make the most of them in ways that are safe for everyone, [00:41:00] um, as well as opening new community spaces that people can spend time at. Why is it important for you or you with this organization to be here today? I think it's important to be here today because this is such a celebration of people feeling safe to be who they are and express themselves. And I mean, a vision would be that everyone could feel this safe anywhere that they are. So. today to find out specifically what does make, um, the place feel safe because safety is such a personal thing, um, [00:41:30] and something that feels safe to one community might not feel safe to the others. So we just want to make sure that every voice is heard. Could you describe a little bit about what you have just around you in your little corner? Yeah, so I'm, um, helping out on sort of two spaces. We've got a play space, a place that people can just come and take a moment, hang out with their friends. Um, but we also have a blackboard, which is where we're asking people to draw or write what that safe city looks like for them. Um, and our hope is that we'll have a [00:42:00] beautiful, expressive board at the end of the day. We'll be able to use that to help us plan projects and work in the central city, but also display that and help us, um, visualize what that safe city looks like for the queer community. If you could sort of, um, describe the atmosphere around us in a couple words, how would you describe it? So positive, so fun, it looks really beautiful, they've done an amazing job, um, making this Michael Fowler Centre look really... special. Cool. Um, today I'm here with, [00:42:30] uh, Annie Jones, Emma Wallum. What brings you both out here today? Cool. So, um, we both work for ABI rehab, which is a, uh, national brain injury provider. Um, but we represent the community service based in Tawa. So, um, we're both members of the rainbow community and I guess we're really passionate about. pride in health, uh, access to healthcare for our community. Um, and yeah, just really want to share a positive vibe [00:43:00] of rainbow members are working in health, uh, and try and educate people, um, around brain injury and concussion management. And outside of ABI, I'm also So, um, I'm a speech and language therapist and I'm, um, working in the area of gender affirming voice, um, so working with anyone who's transitioning and, um, wants their, uh, voice to align with their identity, um, so representing both of those aspects of, uh, rainbow healthcare, yeah. [00:43:30] Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. How'd you both first get involved into this sort of organization? Yeah, so, um, I guess my background is a physiotherapist, um, but I've, um, also identify as lesbian. Um, so I guess my journey through healthcare has often been, um, as in a, working in healthcare has often been, um, there's not many out rainbow members. I know that's kind of changing now. So I guess, um, What we know is often, uh, accessing health services or [00:44:00] visiting different health services can be really scary for people of minority groups. And so I guess, um, when I saw that Out in the City was on, I thought it would be a really cool event for us to come, um, and represent our community, uh, but also represent all the great work that ABI are doing. Yeah, um, I've been involved in the brain injury. space for a while. Um, when I lived in Auckland, I ran a singing group for Brain Injury Auckland. Um, and yeah, I'm, I'm really passionate about, uh, [00:44:30] providing healthcare for, um, people who, uh, are underserved, um, by, by healthcare. And I feel like that's true of the rainbow community, um, and, uh, for the, um, within the rainbow community, the trans community as well. So, uh, yeah. I, uh, started working for ABI last August, um, but I love brains. Um, love brains, love the things that go on in them, love what happens to them, yeah, yeah. Why is it important for you both to be here today? [00:45:00] Yes, um, we just, uh, would like to, I guess, um, connect with the rainbow community, uh, represent pride in healthcare, which is definitely underrepresented, um, and also help to, I guess, um, Connect with the community in terms of brain injury and helping people to understand where they can access help, um, if they need to. Yeah, the, um, the rainbow community tends to be kind of underserved by, um, a lot of, uh, [00:45:30] aspects of health or, uh, have a bit less access to healthcare, so, um, Yeah, we're just raising awareness that we exist and are a safe place to come, um, for, uh, people who are part of the rainbow community. Yeah. Do you want to just describe a little bit about what you've got on your table in front of us? Yes. I have been told that I'm giving away too many of these squishy stress ball brains, um, So we're literally representing neuroplasticity here, um, with our squishy stress ball brains. So if you answer a question about [00:46:00] brains, um, you get to win a squishy brain or a lolly. Uh, and I've been giving too many hints, um, so I gotta be, I gotta be more, uh, more hard line about giving away more of them, I think, yes, um, but, uh, also you can get a lolly if you just, um, name parts of the brain that you're aware of. So, that's, that's what we're offering today. Um, plus, uh, just, yeah, knowledge, a chance to have a bit of a chat about brains, um, or about, uh, gender affirming voice work. Um, yeah, whatever you're interested in. [00:46:30] Come have a korero. Kia ora, today I am here with... Terry, Terry Finn. And I'm here with the Glamourphones. choir. And so what are you doing here today with your organization? We're just being present. We're showing that in Wellington, we have a rainbow choir that is open to all comers and that we welcome both people to come back because we had a bit of a hiatus over COVID, but also any new members who are keen to come along. Um, that's why we're here. Could you describe a little bit about what you have on your table? We have a picture frame, which is all glitzed and glamored up for people to have their [00:47:00] photograph taken in. Uh, prospective members and just people who are interested. We have a big banner about our, um, our choir. And we have our friendly faces with a QR code here, so that people can go to our website and see the background, the whakapapa of our choir, which is quite deep and long in Wellington. And we're very proud of it. Kia ora today, Aimee Howard. Roaro. Awesome. What brings you here today? Um, I just wanted to come to Pride to just check it out, see the gay vibes, and just have fun. I've got my day off [00:47:30] today, so, yeah. How would you encourage other people to come over today if they weren't able to make it? Um, I would say just come. Like, Pride is so fun. And even if you're straight, like, you could learn a lot from all of the cool gay people here. So, come. Pride is here for everybody. What cool things have you seen today? Lots of drag queens, walking around, just lots of like gay people. Um, everyone who's gay is cool. What does [00:48:00] it mean for you to be here today? To be here today means to be gay. And to be LGBTQ and love being different and being who you are. Period. Kia ora, today I am here with? Uh, Megan McNeil. So what brings you here today? Uh, so I'm volunteering with the Burnett Foundation. Um, so it used to be called the AIDS Foundation. Um, so we're doing free testing downstairs. Um, and I'm giving away free... free condoms and [00:48:30] lubes, um, free, um, condom fit kits, so you can test which size and texture is best for you, um, and then we're partnering with some of the other foundations, um, they're all downstairs and they're doing free testing and it's really good work. When did you start getting involved with them? Oh, about a year ago, um, I started doing the condom packing, so every Thursday night. Um, we pack these little condom and lube packets, so it's like very, like, social, fun, and just like a good thing to do for the [00:49:00] community. Why do you think it's important for you to be here today? Oh, really good question. Um, well definitely sexual health is extremely important. Um, and it's something that I'm really passionate about, is like, talking about it, ending stigma, that sort of thing. If you could describe the atmosphere of today's event, how would you describe it? Oh, it's so fun. It's very, like, wholesome and sweet. Um, I've spent so much money. Um, so there's so many little crafts and, like, really good organizations. Yeah, it's very cool. Kia [00:49:30] ora today, I'm here with... Liam, would you want to take me through a little bit about what you've got on your table? Okay, uh, so we have the first four issues of a zine series called Locals. Or local queers, and it is, um, a co papa we started a couple of months ago Where we commission local illustrators and artists to do portraits of queer people that live in Wellington Um, the idea being that like Uh, we can kind of celebrate everyday. [00:50:00] People that are just sort of living their lives and, uh, you know, your friend or your uncle or your whatever. Um, yeah, and just kind of acknowledge that like, sometimes just living your life and moving through the world as a queer person is like an active resistance. Why do you think it's important to showcase queer art for queer people? Um, I think it's really important to have a... space where, um, our, our [00:50:30] people don't have to explain themselves and, um, can implicitly understand one another. And also, um, with this project, we span, uh, every part of the acronym. And I think that is, um, an important thing to uphold to kind of move towards a queer solidarity for future, especially when like. The right are sort of coming for us at the moment. I think we need to like, uh, bunker down and like, practice collective [00:51:00] action and, yeah. When did you start getting involved in all of this? Um, I've been working with Wellington Zine Fest for about five years, um, but this project just came to, to me like, yeah, three months ago. Um, but I would like to do more. I mean, this four here, um, I can think of lots of other people that I would love to work with, lots of other people that I would love to represent, and people seem to be really into it, so, yeah. Kia ora, today is the 18th of March, and I am here with... Savannah Stint, hello. [00:51:30] So what brings you out here today? Um, I'm just here with one of my besties. And I came here my first year of university and I had fond memories, so it's nice to be back third year and see all the awesome storeholders and all the cool stuff. And it's nice to see all the, like, the nice queer space. It's nice. What cool things have you seen today? Um, a lot of art. A lot of art. A lot of really cool art as well. A lot of body positivity stuff, which I just want to buy all of it. Have you spent a lot of money today? [00:52:00] Not yet. I'm, I'm doing the rounds and then I'm like, okay, let's see about buying this but on a budget. Yeah. It's to be expected. How would you describe the overall atmosphere of today's events? Well, it's very free. It's very bubbly. It's very happy and busy as well. And it's very colorful. How would you encourage other people to come along today? Um, I would just call my friends and say get here now. Or, um, I would like do a little post on Instagram about how cool it is, you know, one of the ones [00:52:30] where you do the little pan around everywhere. Everyone's like, oh my goodness, that's so cool, I've got to get there. Yeah, that's how. That's really fun. Thank you so much. Cheers. Kia ora, today I'm here with... Hi, my name is AJ. So what brings you out here today? Uh, Intersex Aotearoa, uh, is about, uh, celebrating, uh, intersex people and building a community. Uh, yeah. Yeah. Would you wanna talk to me a little about what you've got on your table at the moment? [00:53:00] Uh, hell yeah. Uh, we have these, uh, fantastic, uh, intersexy stickers. And my, uh, favourite, uh, stickers, wait, am I allowed to swear? Yes, yes. Uh, they say fuck normal on them. Uh, basically, uh, the idea that normal is something that people should strive to or something that even exists. Uh... Is, is harmful. Uh, so, yeah, fuck normal. [00:53:30] When did you first get involved with working with this organization? Yo, so, I met a lot of the people from Intersex Aotearoa through being involved in the Intersex Caucus. Uh, which is, uh, sort of a, uh, advice. Group like, uh, uh, intersex people on call for, um, people to, to, uh, discuss how wars might affect, uh, the intersex [00:54:00] community. Um, so I met a lot of the fantastic people, uh, here through that. Uh, and, um, I, I guess I've just been, uh, low key involved in some of, um, Uh, the, the mahi that, uh, Intersect Aotearoa does. Um, since meeting some people there. Today's date is the 18th of March, and I am [00:54:30] here with... Anais! So is this your first Pride event? It is! It's my first prize! How are you finding it so far? It's really fun. I love it. From what you can see around you, how would you describe the atmosphere? Um, it's very, like, joyful, and welcoming, and friendly, and, like, excited. Everyone seems really happy to be here, and everyone's just really themselves, which is amazing. Yeah, it's a wonderful atmosphere. Is it important for you to be here today? It is, [00:55:00] it is, because it's my first, first ever Pride and I've been wanting to go for the past few years, so I think it's great that I can come and be a part of the community.
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