Name: Queer and Here
Released: 2022-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Aniwa Whaiapu Koloamatangi

Available on SBS On Demand

Aniwa Whaiapu Koloamatangi takes a tour of the queer community in New Zealand, interviewing members of the community and the allies that help make it so welcoming.

Documentary · 2022 · 25 min

Starring Aniwa Whaiapu Koloamatangi

Director Ramon Te Wake

EPISODE 1

The Journey Begins

Aniwa undergoes his first HIV test, bonds with NZ Falcons rugby to heal childhood trauma, and explores services at Rainbow Youth.

25 min · 19 May 2022
EPISODE 2

Activating Our Activism

Aniwa inspired by Mani Mitchell, joins MP Chloe Swarbrick at Auckland Pride and hangs out with sports legend Louisa Wall.

26 min · 26 May 2022
EPISODE 3

Holding Space

Aniwa performs with LGBTQI+ Ahakoa Te Aha and meets with trans male TikToker Lyrikz Rimene.

26 min · 2 June 2022
EPISODE 4

The Road to Healing

Aniwa meets filmmaker Alesha Ahdar who found solace in cinema, and attends Auckland's Pride Parade.

26 min · 9 June 2022
EPISODE 5

Preservation

Aniwa learns about New Zealand queer history from non-binary trans masculine historian Will Hansen.

26 min · 16 June 2022
EPISODE 6

It's about Whanau

Aniwa introduces his family, hangs out with icons Jaycee and Queen of Tonga, Lea Pao and goes to Wellington to meet gay couple Rawa and Frankie.

25 min · 23 June 2022