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.
The first research of its kind in Aotearoa, this collaborative report between Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura and the University of Auckland focuses on the prevention of abuse of Takatāpui and Rainbow older people, including physical, sexual, financial, psychological, cultural and spiritual harm, and neglect.
Featuring a comprehensive literature review and analysis of New Zealand’s policy context, the report comes alive through more than 150 quotes from interviews with community experts.
Sensitive Claims discussion paper
Discussion of better mental health supports for Takatāpui and Rainbow communities.
Report card
In July 2024, Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura re-releases our 2016 research, complete with a report card on the last eight years.
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…
Bisexual and pansexual people
This 2017 research examined responses from bisexual and pansexual people…
Disabled people in our communities
This 2017 research examined responses from disabled sex, sexuality and gender diverse…