Connecting LGBTIQ+ Communities Through Telecommunications

Explore more about telecommunications and LGBTIQ+ communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.

• Denny Moran profile: Denny shares insights into the gay scene in Wellington and Auckland during the 1970s, including his time working at the telephone exchange.
• Gay Radio (1981): Possibly the first gay-produced radio broadcast in New Zealand. It aired on 28 June 1981 on Wellington Access Radio, created by, for, and about the gay community.
• Wellington Gay and Lesbian Helpline: Chris Pugsley and Jo Morrison delve into the history and work of the Wellington Gay and Lesbian Helpline.
• Dr Alison Laurie discusses early lesbian activism, including the establishment of the Lesbian Line.
• Neville Creighton profile: Neville reflects on his early life, career, and his role managing the Gayline counselling service in Auckland.
• The digital life of rainbow youth: John Fenaughty examines how digital technologies are shaping the lives of rainbow youth.