Takatāpui and Rainbow Communities

people and communities

Luxon backs anti-trans bill as families struggle to pay the bills

The Government should be focused on the cost-of-living crisis facing whānau across Aotearoa, not pushing through NZ First's Definition of a Woman and Man Bill, says the Green Party."People are struggling to pay the rent and the power bills. There is so much this Government should be focusing on," says Green Party Rainbow communities spokesperson Kahu Carter.  "Luxon has chosen to vote in favour of this Bill while communities are warning it will cause real harm, kids are going hungry, and people...

Posted at May 21, 2026 10:43 AM by Kahurangi Carter

people and communities

First step toward recognition of trans rights in healthcare

The Green Party welcomes this morning’s High Court decision granting The Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa’s (PATHA) application to halt a ban on life-saving medication for trans youth, until a full review can be heard.“Trans rights are human rights and our trans whānau deserve access to critical healthcare,” says Takatāpui and Rainbow Communities spokesperson, Kahurangi Carter. “This is a step in the right direction in the fight for trans rights to be recognised and upheld, and it affirms the...

Posted at December 17, 2025 3:16 PM by Kahurangi Carter

people and communities

Our trans whānau deserve better than this Government

Following last week’s political posturing from Christopher Luxon’s Government, the Greens promise to do everything in their power to ensure everyone gets the healthcare they need, and that needs to include our trans whānau.“Trans rights are human rights and our trans whānau deserve access to critical healthcare,” says Green Party Co-leader, Marama Davidson. “Aotearoa can be a country that leads with compassion, evidence and aroha. But right now, the Government is fanning the flames of an imported culture war by...

Posted at November 24, 2025 11:17 AM by Marama Davidson

people and communities

Gender-affirming care must centre evidence and health needs, not political posturing

The Ministry of Health has today released an evidence brief regarding the use of puberty blockers in gender-affirming healthcare, amid moves by the government to limit access. “Trans rights are human rights and our trans whānau deserve access to critical healthcare,” says Green Party spokesperson for Rainbow Communities, Kahurangi Carter. “Today, ACT have espoused some incredibly transphobic rhetoric that aims to cause harm and division. We need to do better for our young people than spread misinformation and resort to scare...

Posted at November 21, 2024 3:57 PM by Kahurangi Carter

people and communities

Greens secure representation for rainbow athletes

The Government has tonight adopted an amendment to the Integrity Sport and Recreation Bill at a crucial stage of the Parliamentary process that will ensure LGBTQI+ representation.“The establishment of a new Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission will be key to ensuring that everyone who participates in sports and recreation in Aotearoa is protected and their wellbeing is looked after. Today, the Green Patty has made sure our rainbow community will be included in this,” says Green Party rainbow spokesperson Ricardo...

Posted at August 16, 2023 8:44 PM by Ricardo Menéndez March