This page is about our online peer-to-peer infoshare group, Transgender and intersex NZ.If you would like to join the group, please read the rules booklet first, then click the button to go to the group and answer the joining questions. Continue reading Transgender and intersex NZ
This year we’ll be at Out in the city on 18 March, 10am – 4pm, for Wellington PRIDE festival. It will be held indoors at the Michael Fowler Centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington. Highlights for the day will include : – heaps of amazing stalls– delicious food & drink– drag performers, entertainers, & … Continue reading Out in the city 2023 Wellington
This genital development chart shows that we all start with the same genital tissues, and while they may change in a variety of ways there is actually very little difference between different kinds of genitals. It supports that it is not simply biology which determines what kinds of experiences you will want to have or … Continue reading Genital development chart
Some amazing volunteers have organised an exciting trans history quiz on 16 March 2023, and they’re donating the proceeds to GMA. Read on to find out more! If you want to learn more about Aotearoa’s incredible trans histories in a fun way, then this is the event for you! From Rūrangi to Carmen Rupe and … Continue reading Trans history quiz night in Wellington
Georgina Beyer, the world’s first openly transgender Mayor and Member of Parliament in recorded history, passed away peacefully at Mary Potter Hospice, 6 March 2023 at 3.30pm. Our Executive Director Ahi Wi-Hongi wrote a small tribute to her here. For many, many trans people in Aotearoa, Georgina Beyer was the first – and for some … Continue reading Rest in peace Georgina Beyer
The Department of Internal Affairs is looking for people to help test the new application form for amending the sex on birth certificates. Here is a message they’ve asked us to share. Message from DIA Kia ora, The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) is looking for volunteers to participate in user-testing a new application form … Continue reading Test the new birth certificate process
The 2023 census will count transgender and intersex people for the first time. After many years of activism from a wide range of people in our communities, including protests, banner drops, submissions, and lots of other tactics, we’re here. This is a huge win. While some of the wording and changes are not what we … Continue reading Census 2023 – just the facts
This workbook explains emotional and body responses to fear and survival mechanisms, as well as behavioral responses, and how to recognise a trauma response. Learners are prompted to identify how they might know if they’re experiencing a trauma response, and how they want to react or want partners to respond. This resource is from our … Continue reading Coping with trauma
This workbook discusses different kinds of communication, and provides tools for listening and responding in different types of situations. This resource for transgender adults is from our online course The transgender guide to sex and relationships. You can download an interactive version from inside the course, which you can fill out on your device. Continue reading Listening – the right tools for the job
This booklet discusses 13 personal journeys toward self-love, and discusses topics like attractiveness, shame, love, sex, and medical transition. This resource for transgender adults is from our online course The transgender guide to sex and relationships. It is designed for transgender adults, and may not be suitable for younger viewers. Continue reading Glorious bodies – transgender stories
