Mahi rangahau
Our research

Our research mahi seeks to inform the prevention and responses to violence experienced by Takatāpui and Rainbow people, guided by these research principles. We believe in the power of community voice, and hearing from everyone in Takatāpui and Rainbow communities. Our many different lived experiences are best served by listening to each other, especially to those who do not always get to speak.

Aotearoa’s first Queer History Month |Pūmahara Ia Te Wā is an opportunity to reflect on how far we have come in Aotearoa. In July 2024, Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura re-releases our 2016 research, complete with a report card on the last eight years. Family, partner and sexual violence continue to violate and harm our communities, and these grades reflect our focus on safety for victim-survivors.

Make it about us: Summary report

In 2024, we found out what victim-survivors wanted for a safer police response after violence…

Make it about us: Main report

In 2024, we found out what victim-survivors wanted for a safer police response after violence…

Uplifting Takatāpui & Rainbow Elder Voices

In 2023, we set out to find out what life is like for Takatāpui and Rainbow elders…

Healthy Relationships & Consent education

In 2021, we asked young people in our communities what they want and need from consent education…

Rainbow community free of violence

Our 2016 research is full of information about violence in Takatāpui & Rainbow….

Good Practice guidelines

In 2016, our research informed good practice guidelines for the sexual violence sector…

Trans & gender diverse people

This 2017 research examined responses from trans and gender diverse people…

Disabled people in our communities

This 2017 research examined responses from disabled sex, sexuality and gender diverse…

Bisexual and pansexual people

This 2017 research examined responses from bisexual and pansexual people…