Queer and Here

Queer and Here is a 6 part factual series that pays homage to the LGBTQI+ pioneers and changemakers across the decades while exploring the modern day rainbow community in New Zealand

Queer and Here Season 1 release dates →

1. S1 E6

   E6

   6. It's about whanau (family)

   3 years ago

   We wrap up season 1, Aniwa with introducing us his whanau (family), he hangs out with icons house mother Jaycee and Queen of Tonga, Lea Pao and heads to Wellington to meet gay couple Rawa and Frankie who are trying to have a baby.

2. S1 E5

   E5

   5. Preservation

   3 years ago

   Aniwa learns about Aotearoa's (New Zealand) queer history from non-binary trans masculine historian Will Hansen and he heads north to meet young trans wahine (woman) Phoenix Atkins and her whanau

3. S1 E4

   E4

   4. The Road to Healing

   3 years ago

   Aniwa meets filmmaker Alesha Ahdar, who found healing through turning to film. He goes to the Auckland's Pride Parade and meets up with some bears.....wait what is a bear?

4. S1 E3

   E3

   3. Holding Space

   3 years ago

   Aniwa performs with LGBTQI+ kapa Ahakoa te Aha,and hangs back stage with Half Queen before her headlining set at the Big Gay Out. And he heads to Masterton to meet up with trans male and Tik Toker Lyrikz Rimene.

5. S1 E2

   E2

   2. Activating our Activism

   3 years ago

   Aniwa is inspired by the compelling story of LGBTQI+ pioneer and intersex advocate Mani Mitchell. He catches up with MP Chloe Swarbrick at the Auckland Pride March and spends time with former MP and double sports international Louisa Wall.

6. S1 E1

   E1

   1. The Journey Begins

   1 year ago

   Aniwa takes his first HIV test, he overcomes some childhood trauma by throwing the ball around with one of Aotearoa's two gay rugby teams the NZ Falcons and he looks at the services offered by queer support service Rainbow Youth.

Host Aniwa Whaiapu Koloamatangi takes us on an adventurous journey among the queer community.

Queer and Here Season 2 release dates →

1. S2 E6

   E6

   6. Kruze Tangira - Safety in Sports

   2 years ago

   Kruze Tangira is a national champion in the netball world, he's also a sports commentator for Te Karere. As the world becomes more inclusive around queer acceptance and visibility can the same be said for sports within Aotearoa? Kruze hits the field to find

2. S2 E5

   E5

   5. Awa Puna Part 2

   2 years ago

   Awa explores the role family plays within the queer community. Whether it's chosen or blood, we examine what that looks like for our whanau and we muse at how important it is to find your tribe in order to thrive

3. S2 E4

   E4

   4. Awa Puna Part 1

   2 years ago

   In March of 2023, Actress Awa Puna found herself on the frontline protesting against anti trans activist, Posie Parker and members of Destiny Church. With so much anti trans rhetoric in the world how do trans people in Aotearoa stay safe and resilient

4. S2 E3

   E3

   3. Aroha Newby - Starting a family

   2 years ago

   Actress and presenter, Aroha Newby and her partner Pooja want to start a family. With very little information about lesbian couples and pregnancy in Aotearoa, Aroha goes on a hikoi to uncover what resources are available and just how much it all costs

5. S2 E2

   E2

   2. Grayson Goffe - World Pride Part 2

   2 years ago

   Still in Sydney, Grayson attends his very first mardi gras. He meets one of the first nation icons, Crystal Love and he marches over the Sydney harbour bridge with tens of thousands of people celebrating 50 years of queer liberation.

6. S2 E1

   E1

   1. Grayson Goffe - World Pride Part 1

   2 years ago

   Community activator and actor, Grayson Goffe heads to Australia to attend the 50 years of world gay pride in Sydney. He gets to hang out with first nation leaders and trailblazers of the stage and screen.