Diverse-city 2024 is a pride exhibition that features materials from the Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections and external queer groups.
 
This oral history collection features seven stories from the RainbowYOUTH Archival Project which was undertaken in 2015. Listen as members share their journeys of coming out and self-discovery.
 
Come and view the entire exhibition now on display at the Auckland Central City Library, Level 2. https://bit.ly/4bl3zcX

If you're considering coming out or need support for yourself or someone else, reach out today to Rainbow Youth for guidance and assistance. Visit their website to connect
https://ry.org.nz/get-support

Image: Rainbow Youth Services Poster. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, Ephemera Collection Original Image edited by Xavier Walsh

Diverse-City: Interviews from the Rainbow Youth Archives

This excerpt features Tom Hamilton interviewed by Luis Meirelles. Tom talks about being trans, going to school in New Zealand and Tasmania, and coming out to friends and family. Tom recollects facing discrimination in Tasmania, not knowing many people who were non- binary or gender fluid, saving money for top surgery, and much more.

To listen to the complete interview, click on this link https://bit.ly/3uoikev and submit a request using the Comments box on this page

Image: Rainbow Youth Services Poster. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, Ephemera Collection

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Rainbow Youth Interview: Tom Hamilton

This excerpt features Ellie Lim interviewed by Toni Duder. Ellie shares knowing her identity from a young age, her relationship with her queer relatives in Singapore, and coming out to her ex-partner. Ellie recollects coming out to her parents, the challenges at school, Catholicism, and her relationship with God.

To listen to the complete interview, click on this link https://bit.ly/4brEDjW and submit a request using the Comments box on this page

Image: Rainbow Youth Services Poster. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, Ephemera Collection

Rainbow Youth Interview: Ellie Lim

This excerpt features the coming-out story of Shaun Hawthorne. The interview was conducted by Luis Meirelles and Toni Duder. Shaun talks about life in the ’80s, discovering more about himself in secondary school, coming out to his family and friends, being involved in the peace movements, moving into activism for gay rights and gender, and much more.

To listen to the complete interview, click on this link https://bit.ly/4bsmgeL and submit a request using the Comments box on this page

Image: Rainbow Youth Services Poster. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, Ephemera Collection

Rainbow Youth Interview: Shaun Hawthorne

This excerpt features Calvin Hona interviewed by Luis Meirellis. Calvin recollects the experience at Waikato University, the uncertainty faced when leaving home and coming out, and the story of meeting his partner.

To listen to the complete interview, click on this link https://bit.ly/497lsuw and submit a request using the Comments box on this page
Image: Rainbow Youth Services Poster. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, Ephemera Collection

Rainbow Youth Interview: Calvin Hona

Duncan Matthews was interviewed by Toni Duder. Duncan speaks about the challenges faced when coming out, how the decision to tell the family occurred, and relationships with the extended family.

To listen to the complete interview, click on this link https://bit.ly/49gE5w9 and submit a request using the Comments box on this page.

Image: Rainbow Youth Services Poster. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, Ephemera Collection

Rainbow Youth Interview: Duncan Matthews

Luis Claudio Troccoli de Meirellis was interviewed here by Toni Duder. Luis talks about moving to New Zealand and coming to terms with his sexuality, the work he has been doing for the queer community, and his perspective on the differences between New Zealand and Brazil for a member of the rainbow community.

To listen to the complete interview, click on this link https://bit.ly/42p6ptu and submit a request using the Comments box on this page. 

Image: Rainbow Youth Services Poster. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, Ephemera Collection

Rainbow Youth Interview: Luis Meirellis

This excerpt features Toni Duder’s story recorded by Smita Biswas.  Toni recollects the relationships with friends and family, discrimination at the boarding school, and the challenges faced while coming out.

To listen to the complete interview, click on this link https://bit.ly/4946Ls6 and submit a request using the Comments box on this page

Image: Rainbow Youth Services Poster. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, Ephemera Collection

Rainbow Youth Interview: Toni Duder

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Diverse-City: Interviews from the Rainbow Youth Archives

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