Making the world a better place for vulnerable young people is a big part of why Tauranga's first Pride Picnic is returning next year.
That, and the incredible success from the inaugural lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) event, organiser Gordy Lockhart says.
Hundreds of people attended the first picnic in March this year. This week, organisers launched the second Pride Picnic which will be held in March, 2020.
Organiser Gordy Lockhart said the picnic was about celebrating the different factions of society together, free of discrimination and judgement. The first picnic went so well, organisers were keen to create another.
"It's inspiring to see these brave young people being themselves, showing how happy and comfortable they are to be themselves. That's what we need," he said.