Surveys and Research
Interested in being involved in surveys or research relevant to the rainbow community? Here are some of the projects people have reached out to us about.
These opportunities are run independently. We’re not involved and don’t handle any information you provide, so reach out to the organisers if you’d like to know more.
Aspec Identities Research Project
Geographic research into aspec (aromantic and asexual) experiences in Aotearoa New Zealand.
PHD Student, University of Waikato.
National survey of rainbow parent experences
Inclusion through Difference research team, in partnership with Moana Vā. Seeking input from trans parents about their whānau, and their experiences of navigating child-related services and organisations.
Research team, Victoria University of Wellington.
Designing for an inclusive active bystander environment on public transport
Input from from marginalised communities for research about designing a public transport ridership environment.
PHD Candidate, University of Auckland.
Last day to complete: 15 November 2025
Emotional Health Research: The SHInE Project EMA
The SHInE (Self Harm and Injury Exploration) project aims to investigate the differences, commonalities and relationships between NSSI and ODI (Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and outward-directed injury (ODI)). This study is undertaking research with two groups: young people aged 16-30 and professionals who work with young people.
Older People’s Experiences in Hamilton’s City Centre
An Age Friendly Steering Group to learn how older people use or don’t use Hamilton’s city centre/town. Answers will help the group understand what makes it easy or hard to visit the city, and how it could be improved.
Bachelors Students, Otago Polytechnic in collaboration with WINTEC