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).
How to update your details in University systems, and how we can support you if you want to change your legal name or gender.
How to update your detailsNot 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.
Support for rainbow students
Get involved with the the University's rainbow community on campus.
Community groupsThere are all-gender bathrooms located at all our campuses. See the full list of locations and find the one that's nearest to you.
Our health and counselling (Mauri Ora) teams can provide advice and support for gender-affirming healthcare.
Discover the rainbow room, and how to find it and the Kahukura office.
Apply or learn more about the Totoweka Equity Scholarship for rainbow students.
We regularly produce a newsletter with news, advice, and support for our Rainbow and Takatāpui community.