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TransGenerations episode three: Gemmah

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.

‘Part of my legacy’: Theresa Gattung spotlights $32b gender investment gap

New report that fights for female founders is about capitalism, not gender.

'Do you love your child? Keep loving them' - transgender veteran's advice for parents

Trans Kiwis tell their stories in an eight-part video series

TransGenerations episode two: Lexie

Lexie (she/her) was born at the end of World War II, before the word transgender had even been coined. From as early as she can remember she realised she was different. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

Film Inky Pinky Ponky based on real life of trans actress Amanaki Prescott-Faletau

New Pacific-Kiwi film Inky Pinky Ponky features a love story with a difference.

NZ’s top companies ranked by diversity: 'You can’t just magic up female CEOs'

Changing demographics will pose a number of challenges to businesses.

Trans woman wins beauty pageant

Rikkie Valerie Kolle will represent her country at the Miss Universe contest in December.

When a cousin pulled out, the tattooist needed someone to step in

It was meant to be a trip to watch her cousin getting a tattoo - then she pulled out.

TransGenerations episode one: Brady

Brady Peeti, a trans woman living in NZ, revisits her search for identity and acceptance, from growing up in Timaru and trying to suppress her “feminine energy” to coming out to her parents in her early 30s. Made with the help of NZ On Air.

‘It’s hard for parents to accept their children as fa’afafine’

Steva Auina knows all the challenges of being a fa'afafine in high school.

Brian Tamaki called out over false claims The Warehouse is selling puberty blockers

Warehouse says it is not selling puberty blockers or any prescription medicines.

Councillor accused of racism for comments on Chinese garden

Councillor Nicola Young made the comments during yesterday's meeting.

National MP denies 'mother and father' comment homophobic as Kiri Allan hits out

Speech came amid child support debate, claims comment aimed instead at 'deadbeat dads'.

Australian takes historic step toward holding referendum on Indigenous Voice

Proponents hope the Voice will improve living standards for Indigenous Australians.

Jim McElwain: Shifting the dial on diversity in financial services

The sector has made significant improvements in diversity.

Pacific Budget package invests in language, education and job opportunities

The Pacific Budget package has a strong focus on maintaining Pacific languages.

Opinion: Why language is so profoundly important to me

Taieri MP Ingrid Leary shares her love of language and a special connection to Rotuma.

Learning Rotuman: 'The need to learn it is so intense for me'

Lily Rose Atu, 19, is proud to be Rotuman and is working hard to learn the language.