A note on language

Rainbow is a collective term sometimes used for people who identify with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and sex characteristics. There are many words to describe these identities, commonly abbreviated to LGBTQIA+.

Some people use words from their cultures to describe their rainbow identity, for instance, takatāpui (Māori) or Akava’ine (Cook Islands).

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Sign up to receive Te Herenga Waka's rainbow newsletter and occasional updates.

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Support for rainbow students

Not sure where to start? Learn about how we take care of our rainbow students at the University. We offer advice, peer support, gender-affirming care, and mental health.

Support for rainbow students
A rainbow heart with a rainbow background
The Hunter Lawn with a rainbow in the background

Community groups and events

See what’s on and get involved with the the University's rainbow community on campus.

Community groups and events