Behind the political debate of the “definitions” bill is the reality of living with its social cost. As discussion of the “definitions” bill continues, this personal reflection considers what many Rainbow ākonga are experiencing, and what responsibilities institutions have when members of their communities are hurting.

Tua Ira stands with our takatāpui, trans, non-binary, intersex and gender-queer communities of Aotearoa and against the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) amendment bill.

Our inaugural issue celebrates the Rainbow Research presented at the Biennial National Rainbow Research Symposium: “Lighting the Academy” in November, 2025.  For this upcoming issue, we are inviting Rainbow Research Symposium presenters to submit a 3000 word synopsis of their presentation in short article format.