New Zealand’s Rainbow Capital

Who knew Whanganui was New Zealand’s Rainbow capital! We did! Come celebrate all things Pride from March 4th-March 11th 2023. We’ll kick off the week by celebrating our Rangatahi at our annual Youth Fest then come Sunday we’ll be hosting a Whanganui exclusive event; our Long Lunch on the Dublin Street Bridge.

During the week you’ll be able to participate in art workshops, a cruise up the Whanganui River, a pride quiz, DIY comedy workshops, a pride walk and our infamous – Pride Party! Of course, if you’d prefer a more laid-back Pride Week, there’s our pride art exhibition to peruse, our pride markets, the pop-up pride hub and our inaugural games night – although don’t think we won’t get competitive!

However, Whanganui’s Pride scene is not just about our events – although we do love to party! We have ensured that for the other 51 weeks of the year, the local and visiting LGBTTQIA+ community is supported, celebrated, included and most of all – visible!

Whether you’re after an education provider, employer, healthcare support, social meet-up, religious safe space or just someone to hang out and chat to – Pride Whanganui have you covered!

Since it’s inception in 2018 the Trustees of Pride Whanganui, the local Rainbow community and its allies have worked incredibly hard to create support services for everyone and while there is still work to be done, we whole heartedly believe that Whanganui has fast become New Zealand’s Rainbow Capital!

Pride Whanganui operates a daily dropin centre, hosts weekly Pride Youth Groups, a monthly social group for all, a monthly social group for 60’s+, offers professional development training for businesses and organisations, works alongside InsideOUT in local schools, is active in LGBTTQIA+ advocacy and provides resources and support for all.

For more info about Pride Week 2023 or for general support for yourself or someone else, check out www.pridewhanganui.co.nz – find us on Facebook or Instagram – or email us; info@pridewhanganui.co.nz

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4TH - 11TH MARCH