

All Episodes of Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here
Browse all episodes of Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here

All Episodes of Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here
Browse all episodes of Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here
Season 1
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Resilience: New Zealand's Fight Against AIDS
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/1/2025
The first series to revisit New Zealand’s AIDS crisis and its impact on gay men. We meet Michael Stevens, diagnosed with HIV at 27 in 1988, who survived hospice stays long enough to access groundbreaking HIV treatments. The episode also honours Bruce Burnett, a pioneer in New Zealand’s fight against HIV, and Denny Marks, the first New Zealander known to die from the virus.
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Beyond the Binary: Trans Stories
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/1/2025
Exploring New Zealand’s trans history on mainstream TV for the first time, this episode introduces figures like Peter Alexander, a trans man who fled Palmerston North due to public scrutiny, and Carmen Rupe, a pioneering trans icon who paved the way for Georgina Beyer to become the world’s first trans member of parliament.
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Love Thy Neighbour: The Church and the Rainbow Community
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2025
Notorious Christian speaker Sy Rogers once preached 'healing' from homosexuality, an experience host Eli Matthewson personally witnessed. We hear from Joan Bellingham, a nurse subjected to 12 years of electroconvulsive therapy due to her sexuality, and from former pastor Andre Afamasaga, who later became a leading critic of conversion practices after attempting to ‘fix’ his own sexuality. WARNING: Contains references to suicide.
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Thank You For Your Service...But Not Your Identity: Queer in the Public Sector
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/1/2025
During WWII, Kiwi female impersonators played a vital role in maintaining morale. Yet, post-war, the Defence Force and Police classified homosexuality and trans identity as psychiatric disorders, with severe consequences for those serving. We also discuss the 2018 Auckland Pride Parade’s controversial ban on uniformed officers and its impact on takatāpui police officers working to foster understanding within the force
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