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A collection of stories in the archives that touch on lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand.

This a growing space – If you have any suggestions or archives that you would like to see, please contact us archives.online@dia.govt.nz

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Ngā taonga whakamīharo — he kōrero mō nga pūkete āniwaniwa Wonderous treasures — a conversation about rainbow records

Listen to an interview with PrideNZ and learn more about archives related to rainbow communities in our holdings. We’ll also share highlights from digitised records discussed in the interview.

Coupon from Gay Task Force urging people who had signed the petition against homosexual law reform to remove their name
Long Story

Ngā Whakahou Ture Tāne Moe Tāne mā ngā pūranga Homosexual Law Reform through the archives

Explore the passing of the Homosexual Law Reform Bill 35 years on through the archives

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Pride in the archives

In recognition of Pride events and celebrations wrapping up around the country, we'd like to highlight a selection of LGBTQIA+ records we hold that show the diversity of archives available to the public.

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Amy Bock

Amy Maud Bock (1859-1943) was New Zealand’s most notorious female con-artist. Born in Tasmania, she migrated to New Zealand in 1884 and within a short time came to the attention of the police for fraudulent activities.

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Passport photo of Carmen Rupe attached to application file.
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Carmen's new passport

Carmen Rupe, or simply ‘Carmen’ was a New Zealand-Australian drag performer, brothel keeper, activist, political candidate, and HIV/AIDS activist