Auckland's Rainbow Hub
Te Whare Āniwaniwa, a place to belong
Te Whare Āniwaniwa | Rainbow Hub, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is a planned LGBTQI+ centre to house our rainbow organisations together
This will be a space where all our diverse rainbow+ communities are safe, seen, and celebrated
More than a community space, a rainbow centre brings rainbow people together and drives positive social change
Contesting challenges
and disparities
Our rainbow communities face disproportionately negative outcomes, particularly in the areas of physical, social, and mental wellbeing. A rainbow+ centre will be a space where rainbow community members are safe and where support services can collaborate and provide accessible and convenient care.
Bringing communities together
A sense of belonging is essential for individual and community wellbeing. A rainbow+ community centre will create a place for all members of our rainbow community to belong, socialise and forge connections with others.
Promoting belonging
and participation
The many diverse rainbow community groups need a space where they can come together, connect, and understand each other. A space to meet will increase understanding and solidarity between rainbow community members. A rainbow centre is a place to bring diverse community group members together to form stronger bonds.
Celebrating our
diversity
Our rainbow communities in Tāmaki Makaurau are often invisible to the wider public. This inhibits understanding and tolerance and promotes stigma.
Our rainbow centre will proudly celebrate the full diversity of our communities.
Our Kaupapa
Our Supporters
MP for Central Auckland Chlöe Swarbrick
Chlöe is the Co-Leader of the Green Party, and local Member of Parliament for Auckland Central. Chlöe works tirelessly for the wellbeing of people and the planet, with a focus on real system change. Her areas of interest include reducing climate change, tax justice, ending inequality in Aotearoa, improving conditions for those with mental health issues, reforming outdated drug laws, and empowering grassroots communities to engage in local decision-making and challenging the status quo.
Chlöe advocates for the diverse needs of her constituents across Auckland Central: the bustling neighbourhoods of Ponsonby and the Bays; the passionate and environmentally-concerned communities of Waiheke Island and the stunning Aotea Great Barrier Island across Tīkapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf.
Councillor Richard Hills
Richard Hills is the Chair of Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee and a fourth term Auckland Councillor for the North Shore Ward. He has a massive passion for Tāmaki Makaurau, investing in people, the environment, and getting things done alongside communities. Celebrating our arts and culture, improving public transport and climate action, while planning for our future generations are some of his top priorities.
As a former youth worker at Auckland Sexual Health, he's worked with rainbow-connected organisations and brings that experience into his current role, ensuring that all Aucklanders no matter their sex, sexuality or gender feel included in our city. Being a co-patron of Te Whare Āniwaniwa is a privilege and he hopes he can help support the creation of this future community asset.
