Diverse Church

Connects the LGBT+ Christian community with Affirming Churches. See www.diversechurch.co.nz/community for information on private FB group

W: diversechurch.co.nz  |  FB: @diversechurch

St Andrew on the Terrace

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Church

W: standrews.org.nz  |  P: (04) 472 9211  |  E: office@standrews.org.nz  |  A: 30 The Terrace, Wellington

St Peters on Willis Street

W:  stpetersonwillis.org.nz  |  P: (04) 382 8486

Stillwaters Community

Stillwaters is a Christian inner city community group with a focus on providing a place of belonging, transformation, and expression of faith for a diverse range of people.

A: 327 Willis Street, Wellington  |  P: (04) 385 7445  |  FB:@stillwaterswgtn

• Dr Kennedy McLachlan MNZPS – kennedyconsulting.weebly.com
• Gerry Dowse MNZCCP –  welpa.co.nz
• Julia Sawyer MNZCCP – juliasawyer.co.nz
• Jemima Bullock MNZCCP – nzccp.co.nz (Gender specialist)
• Roni Alder MZNCCP – nzccp.co.nz
• Zoe Deverick – nelsonclinic.nz (LGBTQ+ and gender specialist)

Outline
OutLine is an all-ages rainbow mental health organisation providing support to the rainbow community, their friends, whanau, and those questioning.”

Free confidential helpline 6pm-9pm for queries re: sexual orientation, gender identity, diverse sex characteristics, LGBT+ life experiences,

Face-to-face counselling
Self-refer via online referral form
Whānau support

W: outline.org.nz  | P: 0800 688 5463 (helpline); (09) 972 0054 (counselling)

Queer Therapy Collective
LGBTQIA+ therapists in Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington.

A collective of qualified therapists here to help you improve your mental wellbeing and lead a fulfilling life.

W: qtc.org.nz

Burnett Foundation
“If you’re seeking support in relation to your mental health and wellbeing, consider our group or individual counselling services. These are generally offered online but in some locations face-to-face services are available.”

Social/community support
Free HIV and STI testing
Free counselling
HIV awareness and prevention
Living with HIV information/resources/support

W: burnettfoundation.org.nz PH: (04) 381 6640 | A: 220 Willis Street, Wellington

Transgender/Intersex Specialist Area
Bill Logan (bl.co.nz)
Jayne O’Neill (talkingworks.co.nz/dir/Jayne+ONeill.html)
Lyn Hamilton (The Counselling Group)
Mani Mitchell (Mitchell Consulting)
Patricia Ford (talkingworks.co.nz/dir/Patricia+Ford.html)
Sally Green (eapservices.co.nz)

Sexuality Specialist Area
Ally Andersun
Anny Da Silva Freitas (Victoria University Wellington Student Health)
Bill Logan (bl.co.nz)
Gay Puketapu-Andrews 
Ingrid Hindmarsh
Jarrel Felderhof
Jayne O’Neill (talkingworks.co.nz/dir/Jayne+ONeill.html)
Lyn Hamilton (The Counselling Group)
Mani Mitchell (Mitchell Consulting)
Patricia Ford (talkingworks.co.nz/dir/Patricia+Ford.html)
Ruta Tanielu-Etuale
Russell Vant www.psychotherapyworks.org – contact@psychotherapyworks.org
Sally Green (eapservices.co.nz)
Shar Cullinane
Stephanie Drake-Brockman

Search Sites
talkingworks.co.nz/dir/wellington.html
nzac.org.nz

Free & Queer Narcotics Anonymous

NA members are people from all walks of life for whom drugs had become a major problem, who meet regularly to help each other stay clean, and recover from the effects of addiction in their lives. 

This meeting is focused on the needs of gay, lesbian and transgender members of NA. Meetings on Thursday 6-7pm.

• Free drug addiction support
• Free alcohol dependence support
• Drug/alcohol dependence resources

W: https://nzna.org/  
A: Trinity Union Church, 11 Hall Avenue, Newtown, Wellington

NZ Parents Of Transgender And Gender Diverse Children

A support group for parents and guardians of transgender or gender diverse children in NZ.

• Whānau support

FB: Access via “Portal Support for NZ Parents of Transgender and Gender Diverse Children” on Facebook

Freedhearts Aotearoa

Facebook group for parents of LGBT+ or questioning children, providing information/support to affirm and support their children

• Whānau support

FB: Access via “Portal Group – FreedHearts Aotearoa New Zealand – Parents of LGBT Children” on Facebook

Fertility Associates
“Fertility Associates offers support and treatment options for LGBTTQI+ couples and individuals hoping to start a family.”

• Fertility preservation of gametes
• Sperm donors
• Egg donors
• Surrogacy
• Insemination
• IVF
• Fertility and transitioning
• Egg/sperm freezing

W: fertilityassociates.co.nz  |  PH: (04) 384 8401  |  E: faw@fa.co.nz  |  A: Level 11, 155 The Terrace, Radio NZ House, Wellington

Repromed

Repromed, provide highly personalised fertility care for everyone…They understand, value and welcome sexual and gender diversity for their clients and staff.

NB: Auckland-based, but has clinics outside of Auckland and phone consultations available

Fertility services
o Fertility testing
o Ovulation induction
o Intrauterine insemination
o In vitro fertilisation
o Genetic screening
o Sperm/egg/embryo freezing
o Lipiodol treatment
o Surrogacy
o Donor services
 HIV+ fertility support
o Pregnancy
o Sperm donation

W: repromed.co.nz  |  P: 0800 483 105/(09) 524 1232  |  E: info@repromed.co.nz
A: x4 clinics in Auckland; Hamilton; Tauranga; Whangarei

The Physio Sport & Willis Street Physio

The Physio Spot is fully integrated within our main Willis Street Physiotherapy business, with WSP donating resources to TPS to enable it to operate half price appointments to both students and community service card holders.

Inclusive ½ price physiotherapy for students and community service card holders

W: thephysiospot.co.nz  |  P: (04) 384 8313/0800 842 749  |  E: hello@thephysiospot.co.nz
Level 9, 57 Willis Street (Main Clinic);
Room 203, 14 Waiteata Rd (Vic Uni Kelburn Campus);
GP Practice, 1 Upland Road, Kelburn (Kelburn/Northland);
Level 5, 65 Dixon St, Te Aro (Te Auaha Campus)

Uban Sanctury

Electrolysis hair removal
Laser hair removal

W: urban-sanctuary.com   |  PH: (04) 471 1144  |  A: Ground Floor, 3 Plimmer Steps, Wellington

WaxNLaser

• Electrolysis hair removal
• Laser hair removal

W: waxnlaser.co.nz  |  P: (04) 499 5859 (Wellington); (04) 566 2222 (Lower Hutt); (04) 237 8577  (Porirua)  
E: midland@waxnlaser.co.nz (Wellington); queensgate@waxnlaser.co.nz (Lower Hutt); north_city@waxnlaser.co.nz (Porirua)
A: Level 1, 39 Johnston St, Wellington; Ground Floor, Queensgate, Lower Hutt; Level 4, North City Centre, 2 Titahi Bay Road, Porirua

Shannons Beauty Therapy & Electrolysis

• Electrolysis hair removal

FB: @shannons.electrolysis P: (04) 471 1220  |  E: uniquebeautique.co.nz  |  A: Level 4, 39 Johnston Street, Wellington

Avana

• Laser hair removal

W: avana.co.nz  |  P: (04) 473 4232  |  A: Ground Floor, 44 The Terrace, Wellington

Keysong Thai Spa Massage

• Rainbow owned and operated massage service
• Allows choice in preference between male or female masseuses
• 10% discount for Super Gold and student card holders

W: keysongthaispamassage.com |  P: 027 385 0978  |  E: kingkeysongthaispamassage@gmail.com  |  A: 288B Cuba Street, Wellington

Luna Therapeutic

• Rainbow-friendly massage service

W: https://www.lunatherapeuticnz.com/  |  E: lunamassagenz@gmail.com | FB: @lunatherapeuticnz
A: Level 1, 85 Victoria St, Wellington (Sun PM & Thurs PM only)

NZ Aids Foundation

“Together, we are working towards on Aotearoa with zero HIV transmissions where people living with or affected by HIV flourish.”

Social/community support
Free HIV and STI testing
Free counselling
HIV awareness and prevention
Living with HIV information/resources/support

W: nzaf.org.nz PH: (04) 381 6640  |  E: contact@nzaf.org.nz | A: Level 1, 187 Willis Street, Wellington
W: endinghiv.org.nz  |  E: hello@endinghiv.org.nz

Body Positive

“Body Positive Inc. breaks down isolation and builds a sense of community while advocating on behalf of HIV+ people on a national level.”

• “Positive Health” financial support for HIV+ people
• “Wellness Fund” financial support for HIV+ people
• WINZ support for HIV+ people
• Living with HIV information/resources
• Incl. HIV and medication, travel, immigration, sex, aging, alcohol, drugs, etc. information
• “Peer Navigators” peer support for HIV+ people

W: bodypositive.org.nz  | P: 0800 448 5463 | E: office@bodypositive.org.nz

Positive Woman

Positive Women Inc. is a support organisation for women and families living with and affected by HIV.

 Living with HIV information/resources
o Incl. HIV and medications, sex, pregnancy, insurance, travel, etc. information
• Social worker support for women with HIV
• Annual retreat for women living with HIV
• Advice and referral service
• Biennial whānau hui
• Teen camp
• Peer support groups
• Workshops
• HIV awareness and prevention

W: positivewomen.co.nz  |  P: (09) 303 0094/0800 769 848  |  E: info@positivewomen.nz
A: Level 1, 35 Hargreaves Street, St Mary’s Bay, Auckland

Sex Workers Aotearoa (NZPC)

Sex Workers Aotearoa is run by sex workers, for sex workers, and advocates for the rights, health, safety and wellbeing of all sex workers.

• Provide safer sex supplies
• Free sexual health clinics at community bases
• Provide expert advice on law/policy surrounding NZ sex work
• HIV & STI prevention/education
• Workers’ rights

W: https://www.nzpc.org.nz/  |  PH: (04) 382 8791  |  E: info@nzpc.org.nz
A: 204 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington (office hours: Mon-Thurs 10AM-6PM)

DANSS (BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING)
“DANSS runs fun, social classes on Sunday evenings…for beginner and intermediate-level dancers who want to do same-sex ballroom and Latin American dancing.”

Beginner’s classes 7pm Sundays
Intermediate classes 8pm Sundays

W: danss.org.nz  |  E: danssnz@outlook.com  |  A: Thistle Hall (corner of Cuba & Arthur Streets)

DIFFERENT ROPES (CLIMBING)
“Drop in indoor climbing (ropes or bouldering) for queer folks of all identities and skill levels. Beginners welcome!”

Meets at Fergs Wellington, Queens Wharf

Facebook: Different Ropes

DIFFERENT SPOKES PONEKE (CYCLING)
“Cycling group that caters for the rainbow community. All kinds of cycling and cycling abilities are welcome.” Beginners welcome!”

Facebook: Different Spokes Wellington Queer Cycling Group

DIFFERENT STROKES WELLINGTON (SWIMMING)
“We are Wellington’s LGBTI swimming club, and we welcome everyone (LGBTI or otherwise), no matter what your speed or level of experience.”

Coached swim sessions
Occasional social swims
Occasional ocean swims

Swim at Kilbirnie Pool Mondays 7.30-8.30pm
Swim at the Aquadome (Wellington East Girl’s College) Thursdays 7pm-8pm

W: dsw.org.nz  |  E: admin@dsw.org.nz  |  FB: “Different Strokes Wellington Swimming” on Facebook

EASTERN SUBURBS WOMEN’S CRICKET
Inclusive women’s cricket. Social 8-aside cricket

FB: “Eastern Suburbs Women’s Cricket” on Facebook E: emmie.ella@gmail.com

IRONFOLK COMBAT  (HISTORICAL FENCING)
“We are a group of humans who shared a love of swords and sword fighting. So we built a club to call our own and make any who walk through the door feel welcome.

Our club is staffed, operated, and composed of queer folk, women, Tangata Whenua, and trans peeps. Rest assured; you belong!”

Facebook: Ironfolk Combat

RAINBOW DRAGON CLUB – BOARDGAMES
“A boardgame and tabletop game club for the LGBTQ+ community and for women.”

Meets at the Newtown Community Centre.

Facebook: Rainbow Dragon Club group

ROW (RAINBOW OUTDOORS WELLINGTON)
“A group for queer and/or trans people – including takatāpui, intersex, bisexual, and non-binary folk – to get involved in outdoors trips such as tramping, day-hikes and camping”

All experience and fitness levels welcome
Join planned trips or invite others on your own trips

FB: “ROW (Rainbow Outdoors Wellington)” on Facebook

RICHTER CITY ROLLER DERBY
“Richter City Roller Derby is Wellington’s all female, flat track roller derby league.”

• For people who identify as women
• All experience levels welcome

W: richtercity.co.nz  |  E: quadgoals.richtercity@gmail.com IG: @richtercityrollerderby  |  FB: @richtercity

RACQUETEERS (BADMINTON)
“Wellington’s LGBT Badminton club…a diverse LGBTQI inclusive sports club with a welcoming, friendly and relaxed environment.”

Social and competitive games
Wednesdays 6pm-7.30pm/Sundays 10.30am-12.30pm

W: racqueteers.wordpress.com  |  P: (04) 386 1689  |  FB: Wellington Racqueteers Online contact form on website.

SNOWBUDDIES (SKI and SNOWBOARDING)
“This is a Queer ski/snowboarding group that is open to all levels of ability. We get together in Wellington for social events and also organize trips to the slopes. In particular – Winter Pride every year!

Facebook: Snowbuddiesnz

WELLINGTON FRONTRUNNERS (RUNNING)
“Wellington Frontrunners is an inclusive running group for the Capital’s gay and lesbian runners. It welcomes runners of all ages and abilities”

• Weekly runs Sundays 9am from outside Freyburg Pool (Oriental Parade)
• Optional participation in running events

W: wgtnfrontrunners.wordpress.com E: wgtnfrontrunners@yahoo.com  |  FB: @wgtnfrontrunners

WELLINGTON RAINBOW BOWLING

• Fortnightly bowling on Sundays
• All friends and whānau of the LGBT+ community welcome

FB: “Wellington Rainbow Bowling”  |  A: Lower Hutt

YOSHINKAN KENDO CLUB (JAPANESE FENCING)
“Kendo, way of the sword, is…a martial art that embodies the discipline and striking action of ancient Samurai…We are an LGBTI friendly club, welcoming everyone to try Kendo”

W: sites.google.com/kendo.nz/yoshinkankendo  |  E: hello@yoshinkankendo.nz | PH: 021 226 9269/(04) 971 5080  |  A: Hutt & Wellington

Tiwhanawhana

Tiwhanawhana exists for the takatāpui community and gives meaning to its kaupapa through different threads; kapa haka, advice, advocacy, support of LGBTI community.

• Social/community support
• Kapa haka

W: tiwhanawhana.com  |  E: tiwhanawhana.com@gmail.com  |  FB: @tiwhanawhanakapa

Takatāpui.NZ

Takatapui.NZ is a resource hub for takatāpui and their whānau.

• Takatāpui information/support
• Information for whānau

W: takatapui.nz

Agender NZ

Agender NZ is a support and lobby organisation for Transgender people including their families, friends and co-workers.

• Social/community support
• Whanau support
• Information/resources

W: agender.org.nz
E: alisonbronwyn@gmail.com (Alison MacDiarmid = Wellington branch contact)
PH: 027 403 3468

Gender Minorities Aotearoa

GMA is the nationwide transgender organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand.
It is run by and for transgender people, including non-binary, intersex, and irawhiti takatāpui people.”

• National database of information/resources for transgender people
o Healthcare
o Identity documents
o Community support
o General information
• Advocacy for transgender people

W: genderminorities.com
E: genderminorities@gmail.com PH: (04) 385 0611; 020 4049 2568
A: 130 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington

Intersex Awareness New Zealand

• Intersex information/resources
• Support for intersex people

W: ianz.org.nz
E: info@itanz.net.nz

Intersex Youth Aotearoa

• Support for intersex people and their whanau

W: intersexyouthaotearoa.com E: info@itanz.net.nz
FB: Intersex Youth Aotearoa

iSpace

• Online peer support for intersex people under 30yrs

FB: iSpace

Naming New Zealand

• Information/support in changing identity documents

W: naming.nz
E: support@naming.nz FB: Naming NZ

Wellington Binder Exchange

The Wellington Binder Exchange provides chest binders free of charge for youth aged 18 and under who do not have the ability to access binders
themselves.

• Free binders for transmasculine youth aged 18yrs and younger FB: @wellingtonbinderexchange

E: wellingtonbinderexchange@gmail.com

Evolve Youth Service

A Youth One Stop Shop (YOSS) delivering integrated primary health care and social support services to young people aged 10-24 years old in the Wellington region.”

• Free U18 sexual health services
• Free social support through groups & programmes
• Counselling
• Exercise classes
• Parents social group
• Learner licence workshops

E: reception@evolveyouth.org.nz PH: (04) 473 6204/0800 380 583
A: Level 2 James Smith Building, Corner Cuba & Manners Streets, Wellington

RainbowYOUTH

Our services, groups, events and organisation are made for youth, and are led by youth. Drop in service fortnightly in Wellington Central.

• Gender support
• Sexuality support
• Whānau support
• Housing support
• Financial support through WINZ
• School/work support
• Information/resources

Link here

W: ry.org.nz  E: wellington@ry.org.nz |  IG: @ry_wellington |  FB: @rainbowyouth

UniQ Victoria

UniQ is a community group dedicated to providing queer students with social support and services that have a positive impact on their health and wellbeing, and ensuring that Victoria University of Wellington is a safe and inclusive environment.

W: uniqvictoria.org.nz

Victoria University of Wellington Rainbow Student Support

Learn about how we take care of our rainbow students at the University. We offer advice, peer support, gender-affirming care, and mental health.

W: wgtn.ac.nz/students/student-life/communities/rainbow-hub

Uni Q Massey Wellington

Uni Q is a Queer representative group, providing support and running events for LGBTQ+ students.

W: Facebook page

Massey University Rainbow Students

Massey is committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for our ākonga and kaimahi. We want to ensure that Massey is a welcoming place for all our people – whether you are open about your identity or not.

W: massey.ac.nz/student-life/services-and-support-for-students/rainbow-students-at-massey/

Tranzform

Tranzform social group is back – A social space for anyone who identifies as Transgender, Takatāpui, Non-binary, or questioning. 18 – 27 year old only.

Gender & Sexuality Peer Support – For 13 – 27 year olds

This includes Wellington Central, Porirua, and Hutt Valley. Can do virtual for greater Wellington Regions.

Examples of things we help with:

• Exploring your feelings about gender
• Changing your ID (name, gender marker) legally
• Coming out to whānau, friends, school, workplace
• How to access Gender Affirming Healthcare (hormones, surgery etc.)
• Finding gender affirming items (eg. clothes, binders, tucking underwear)

Wellington LGBTQ+ Meetup

Wellington’s Rainbow/LGBTQ+ Meetup Group

Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa (Wellington, New Zealand), we strive to connect our LGBTQ+/Rainbow community, and put on events for us to get together, socialise and meet new people.

We organise a variety of events, including pub quizzes, walks, dinners, board games, karaoke, club nights, summer picnics, winter Sunday roasts, drinks, and local shows/events. We live in an amazing city so let’s get out, meet each other, and experience it together!

If you don’t feel comfortable joining a public group and would like to attend an event, please message one of our event organisers and they can add you as a +1.

Our events are a safe space for everyone and all shades of the Rainbow spectrum. Any hate or discrimination of any kind by attendees will not be tolerated.

More information: https://www.meetup.com/wellington-lgbtq/

Contact us: via the Meetup website, message Ben – https://www.meetup.com/wellington-lgbtq/members/321617603/profile/

Hutt Valley Rainbows

• Social/community support
• Monthly meet-ups on Saturday nights (location varies)

FB: “Hutt Valley Rainbows” on Facebook

The Glamaphones

SATB choir…our emphasis is on participation, inclusiveness and building our GLBTIQ community.”

• Social/community support
o No audition required
o Ability to read music not compulsory
o Weekly rehearsals Thursdays 6.30pm-8.30pm at St Andrews on The Terrace

W: glamaphones.org.nz FB: @glamaphones
Online contact form on website

The Road Forward provides free Peer Support that is grounded in the belief that Survivors are their own greatest resource, focusing on the strengths that healing from trauma needs to be facilitated by people that know what they are doing, have lived experience and have the knowledge to help. Peer Support draws on a shared understanding of the recovery journey.

The Road Forward offers free of charge:
One to One Peer Support
Weekly LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group
Peer Advocacy and resources
Support to family/whanau of Survivors

Our Peer Support Groups are run BY survivors FOR survivors

MSD Level 2 accredited 

www.theroadforward.org.nz

FLAT WHITE ADDICT 

A mid morning meetup for retired pensioners 

Please call on 021445451 to discuss, or email flatwiteaddict@gmail.com