Publications

Rainbow Hub Waikato has collaborated with Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura – Outing Violence to produce two incredible resources that you are invited to read and share.

Healthy Relationships & Consent

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Uplifting Takatāpui and Rainbow Elder Voices

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“I find it difficult to join in with groups due to anxiety. Most of my life was religiously based and it is hard to discuss things with others as I have not had the exposure to other rainbow groups as I only came out a few years ago.” Māori gay man, 65-69 years

"Rainbow young people want sexuality and gender to be taught in ways which acknowledge all identities and encourage exploration and value people’s sense of themselves. This includes accurate information about culturally diverse identities. They see having a healthy sense of themselves as crucial to healthy relationships and consent." - Healthy Relationships & Consent

"Unfortunately some people still exhibit biases toward Takatāpui people. It is up to us, society and the communities we work and live in to support change to happen.” Māori lesbian Takatāpui person, 65-69 years - Uplifting Takatāpui and Rainbow Elder Voices

"Consent about non-sexual intimacy and hugging are especially important areas to learn about for Rainbow young people. Our focus group participants said they may not be getting physical affection at home, so want hugs, but they are also over-sexualised, so need everyone to learn that their bodies are not accessible without consent." - Healthy Relationships & Consent