TransGenerations episode three: Gemmah

21 Jul, 2023 05:00 PM

Gemmah (she/her) is a trans advocate within the justice system and has formed a kapa haka group that performed this year at the Big Gay Out. She grew up in rural Tairawhiti but, realising she was different, headed for the big city as soon as she could. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

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NZ Herald Live: Question time

Question time

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New Zealand|politics

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New Zealand|politics

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