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Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, is renowned for its vibrant cultural scene and welcoming atmosphere, making it a fantastic destination for LGBTQ+ travelers. The city's queer society is lively and well-integrated into the overall cultural fabric of Wellington, with events and spots that highlight its inclusive spirit.
The heart of Wellington's Homosexual scene is around Cuba Street, where bars, cafes, and shops offer a friendly and open environment. Wellington is also renowned for its annual Self-acceptance Festival, which takes place over two weeks and features an array of activities from parades and parties to film screenings and art exhibitions, celebrating the diversity and creativity of the community.
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The rainbow crossing at the intersection of Cuba Mall and Dixon Street. Photo: Supplied / Wellington Capital Council
Wellington is the country's rainbow capital according to new Census data, and an LGBTTQIA+ advocate says it may encourage more people to come out.
The Census was the first to capture data on gender, sexual identity and variations of sex characteristics, which was released on Thursday.
It found Wellington had by far the biggest proportion of people recognizing as part of the rainbow community - percent.
The rainbow population data includes people who are woman loving woman, gay, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer, intersex, or have other "minority genders or sexual identities", StatsNZ said.
Wellington was followed by Dunedin at percent, Christchurch at 6 percent, Palmerston North at percent and Hamilton at percent, while Auckland sat at percent.
Rainbow Wellington and Wellington Pride Parade board member Craig Watson said he was not surprised - the capital was welcoming of the rainbow community, and people were safe there.
"I can't delay to text the mayor and say congratulations on having the queerest city," he said.
"I think it's a great accolade for our city and, I t
Rainbow groups and activities
Queer Histories of Poneke
Thursday 31st July 6pm @ Newtown Library
Relive the days of Devotion, Carmen’s Curios & Pound!
To celebrate queer history month we’re diving into the rich histories of Wellington’s rainbow communities. Participate us for a free discussion with Will Hansen (Kawe Mahara Queer Archives Aotearoa), Kerryn Pollock (Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga) and Gareth Watkins (); hosted by Leilani Sio (Wheako Poneke Experience Wellington) more on the facebook event page.LGBTI history stroll tours
Sunday 3rd August 1pm: Resonance tour
Join this free minute walk tour of inner city Wellington looking at sites of significance to Wellington’s LGBTI rainbow communities. Most of the walk is on the flat using accessible common footpaths.
While many of the buildings still exist, the inhabitants and their activities have changed dramatically over time. This walk tour gives you an opportunity to be transported assist to earlier days to discover stories of courage and resilience while standing in the locations where it all happened. More info on the Walktours webpage .
The tour is free but please register at No bookings no walk!
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Gay Wellington
New Zealand is particularly suited to nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts. Sailing, swimming and surfing are accepted on the smaller North Island, where you’ll detect the capital city of Wellington.
Wellington’s geographical position was the major deciding factor in the convey of the seat of government from Auckland in But Wellington isn’t just the political capital — it’s the cultural capital as well. It has a sophisticated and well-dressed population that rivals that of any major metropolis. It’s also known for its outlandish art galleries and its outstanding restaurants.
The gay community is part of the social fabric here, and people's views on sexual orientation and gender diversity owe a lot to traditional Maori norms. With growing interest in the initial history of the islands, a Maori name originally referring only to North Island, Aotearoa, is now widely used for the whole country - and seen in the names of many national organizations.
Takatāpui (intimate partner of the same sex) relationships between men had been a familiar part of animation before the arrival of the Europeans. In , when New Zealand becam
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