To Those Whose Shoulders We Stand On

Hosted by Whakatū Pride Charitable Trust, To Those Whose Shoulders We Stand On invites you on a journey through Aotearoa’s rich queer/rainbow history. Join out-and-proud trans woman Joanne Neilson and trans fella Ari Edgecombe for a visual montage paired with inspiring conversation and queer life narratives. Marking the 40th anniversary of the Homosexual Law Reform Act (1986), this event celebrates some of our trailblazers, with invitation to weave personal stories into shared and courageous history. Together we honour queer/rainbow legacy, reflect on how far we’ve come, and look forward — proudly and collectively — to the future.

This is a combined Whakatū Pride 2026 and TUKU26 event.

Do you need NZSL interpretation? If so, please let us know in the following registration form before Thursday 19 March.