Rainbow Wellington is a group (previously operating under the name of GAP) representing the interests of, and organising social functions and activities for, lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual and related people in the greater Wellington region.   We have about a hundred and fifty core members, individual, business and corporate, and a wider contact list of several further hundred gltb people.  We publish at least one electronic newsletter a month giving notice of our various activities, and keeping members and friends up to date on current events of interest.

 

We take up issues of concern to our community in the human rights field as these arise from time to time and as warranted.  We have, for example, had some success in having prejudicial questions removed from insurance applications.  We are currently pursuing the prohibition on blood donation by gay men, and are speaking to our politicians on the implementation of the Human Rights Commission report on transgender discrimination with the aim of having its recommendations implemented.

 

We support and underwrite the activities of the wider gltb community.  We were instrumental in setting up a new stand alone organisation Out Wellington which organises the annual gay and lesbian fair in Wellington’s civic square, and support that and the Real Queer film festival with small grants.

 

Our twice monthly drinks at gltb or friendly bars (advertised in the newsletter) provide opportunities to socialise and network.  All gltb people are most welcome and are encouraged to come along.