Nz lgbt

New Zealand is ranked the tenth most inclusive society by international legal standards, with a reputation for being forward-thinking and progressive – especially when it comes to the rights of sexually and gender-diverse individuals.

But recent high-profile hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community suggest we may not be as progressive as our global reputation suggests.

The painting over of rainbow pedestrian crossings in Gisborne and Auckland might seem like comparatively minor crimes. But they highlight the insidious – and increasingly overt – nature of prejudice against the rainbow community.

A major concern for members of this community is how easily this kind of prejudice spills over into criminal acts against them. And there are indications of a concerning trend. The number of reported noun crimes against transgender people rose by 42% between and

This is backed by overseas investigate. According to a study from the United States, gay/lesbian and bisexual individuals are significantly more likely to be victims of violence than heterosexual men and women.

But how do rate

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  • 1 in 20 Recent Zealand adults determine as LGBTIQ+, Census data shows
  • The census captured data for LGBTIQ+ communities for the first time ever
  • Wellington has the highest proportion of rainbow population

Census data has revealed one in 20 New Zealand adults identify as LGBTIQ+ - or part of the rainbow communities.

For the first time ever, the Census adj data about gender, sexual identity and variations of sex characteristics.

The LGBTIQ+ or rainbow population includes people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex, or have other "minority genders or sexual identities", StatsNZ said.

Data released on Thursday revealed the population's size in was , - or percent of adults.

Wellington had the highest proportion of people belonging to the rainbow communities, at percent.

That was followed by Dunedin at percent, Christchurch at 6 percent, Palmerston North at percent and Hamilton at percent, with Auckland sitting at percent.

Rainbow communities had been lobbying for decades to contain this information recorded and to se

LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to New Zealand

Interesting Cities to Visit in Recent Zealand

AUCKLAND

The gateway to New Zealand for the vast majority of its visitors, Auckland is also the largest urban area in Polynesia, with an urban population of just over a million and a half people. Not surprisingly, Auckland also has the largest LGBTQ+ scene in the land, with much of it centered downtown on hip and arty Karangahape Road (just K Road to locals) and Ponsonby Road. Auckland Pride, held every February, is the country's largest. Auckland is sometimes called the "City of Sails" thanks to the large number of sailboats always on view in its gorgeous harbor—making good use of the country's warmest and sunniest urban climate.

WELLINGTON

Move over, Chicago—the world's true Windy City is Wellington, thanks to its position on the strait separating the North and South Islands. The capital of New Zealand, adorable Wellington is also its second largest city—and despite what Aucklanders may tell you, it's considered the country's cultural capital as

 

Good morning America. As a New Zealand born naturalized American, I’ve woken up this morning wanting to believe it was all just a nightmare. But it’s not, so rather than reveal you how I’m feeling about this devastating election outcome (because if you’re reading this blog on moving from the U.S., then we share the same feelings) I thought I’d offer you some uplifting news.

New Zealand welcomes you! If you’re Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender, Modern Zealand is a great country to live in. Ok, we’re not perfect, nowhere is, but the majority of New Zealanders feel in our basic human and civil rights. They assume we deserve equal rights and protections under the law. We were the first country to have women vote, in ! First to have a transgender mayor and member of parliament. We have gay marriage and no one is trying to take it away! And we’ve had two female Prime Ministers. We’ve been ranked optimal country in the world to verb in, four years in a row!

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In addition to civil rights for LGBT people, what else makes us best? Obviously our scenery and na