A rainbow sky behind the University's buildings

Rainbow hub

  • Rainbow identities and the language we use

    Rainbow is a collective term sometimes used for people who identify with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and sex characteristics. There are many words to describe these identities, commonly abbreviated to LGBTQIA+. Some people use words from their cultures to describe their rainbow identity, for instance, takatāpui (Māori) or akava’ine (Cook Islands).

  • Updating your name, gender, or pronouns

    How to update your details in University systems, and how we can support you if you want to change your legal name or gender.

Support for rainbow students

Not sure where to start? Learn about how we take care of our rainbow students at the University. We offer advice, peer support, gender-affirming care, and mental health.
Book an appointmentSupport for rainbow students
Rainbow Support Navigator, Etta Bollinger, smiling and wearing a rainbow scarf and a sweatshirt that says: An accessible world is a better world.

Community groups

Get involved with the University's rainbow community on campus.
Find a community group
The Hunter Lawn with a rainbow in the background

  • All-gender bathrooms

    There are all-gender bathrooms located at all our campuses. See the full list of locations and find the one that's nearest to you.

  • Gender-affirming healthcare

    Our health and counselling (Mauri Ora) teams can provide advice and support for gender-affirming healthcare.

  • Rainbow room

    Discover the rainbow room and find out how to access it and the Kahukura—Rainbow and Inclusion office.

Keep up to date with our newsletter

We regularly produce the Kahukura—Rainbow and Inclusion newsletter, which includes news, advice, and support for our rainbow and takatāpui community.

Read the latest newsletter