Identity
Episode 5: It's All About Perspective
While gender is finally no longer seen as a binary choice in western societies, Pacific cultures have understood this for hundreds of years. Joe finds out what it means to be takatÄpui and fakafifine.
…Episode 4: Adventures in Trans Parenting
So far we have learned the kids are going to be alright. But what about the parents? The podcast is called Let's Be TRANSparent after all. Audio
The worrying gaps in the conversion therapy ban bill -activist
Opinion - Queer activist Shaneel Lal says the draft law to ban conversion therapy has some major gaps, won't end it, and more must be done.
Episode 3: Some Professional Advice
One of the very first places you are going with your child on their transition is the Doctor's office. Joe talks to a couple of experts about what to expect. Audio
Episode 2: Life in transition
Coming out is just the beginning. Now it's time to look at some of the practicalities and some of the first, early stages of transitioning. Joe speaks with Ary Jansen from Rainbow Youth and youth… Audio
'Mum, I think I'm trans': Let's be TRANSparent podcast a resource for parents, whānau
First Person - RNZ's new podcast Let's be TRANSparent is all about demystifying the gender transition process. Host Joe Stockhausen and his mum Pauline tell how it all started for them. Audio
Episode 1: Hey Mum, I think I’m Trans
Buckle up for Ep #1. Joe talks to the iconic Mary Haddock-Staniland about what to do when someone you love comes out as trans and Joe and Pauline revisit the rocky ride that was his own coming out. Audio
Let's be TRANSparent
Listen to the trailer for RNZ's brand new podcast Let's be TRANSparent. Audio
Putting Aotearoa on the map: NZ has changed its name before, why not again?
Waikato law professors explore the importance of names, how they can change, the history of 'Nieuw Zeeland' and the origin of 'Aotearoa'.
Switzerland votes to make same-sex marriage legal by near two-thirds majority
Switzerland has become one of the last countries in Western Europe to legalise gay marriage and the right to adopt children for same-sex couples.
Māori Party launches petition to change NZ's official name to Aotearoa
The Māori Party has launched a petition to change the country's official name to Aotearoa.
It also says it wants all reo Māori place names to be officially restored across the country in the next… Audio
How a vaccine argument drove a wedge through our family
First person experience - When Lucy McKenzie's* sister first told her vaccines caused autism, she scoffed. But when Covid-19 hit, the anti-vax arguments drove a wedge down the middle of her family.
Aboriginal group lodges UN complaint over heritage bill
A group of Aboriginal people has filed a complaint to the United Nations over Western Australia's draft heritage protection laws.
Is 'All Whites' still alright?
New Zealand Football is copping flak for being overly woke after putting the 'All Whites' moniker up for discussion.
Is 'All Whites' still alright?
New Zealand Football is copping flak for being overly woke after putting the 'All Whites' moniker up for discussion.
AudioThe trip wires in legislation banning conversion therapy
Not many people would argue against legislation banning conversion therapy - but there is a lot of devil in the detail. Audio
The trip wires in legislation banning conversion therapy
Not many people would argue against legislation banning conversion therapy - but there is a lot of devil in the detail.
AudioPrideNZ.com recognised by Library of Congress
The United States Library of Congress has selected the pridenz.com website for preservation in the Library of Congress Web Archive. We're joined by PrideNZ.com founder Gareth Watkins. Audio
Judith Collins 'happy with either' New Zealand or Aotearoa, but wants it put to public
National Party MP Stuart Smith has floated the idea of a referendum on the use of the word 'Aotearoa' in the public sector.
It was backed by his boss, National Party leader Judith Collins, who said… Audio
National alone on crusade questioning use of 'Aotearoa'
National is demanding the country's name be put to a public vote - with one MP saying until that happens, the government should not use the word Aotearoa.
The demand has been roundly ridiculed by… Audio
