Document 1
From:
9(2)(a)
<IMCEAEX-_o=Parliament_ou=Exchange+20Administrative+
20Group+20+28FYDIBOHF23SPDLT+29_cn=Recipients_cn 9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz>
Sent:
Wednesday, 14 February 2018 1:21 PM
To:
9(2)(a)
Cc:
PMOmedia
Subject:
RE: Jacinda Ardern interview - additional questions
1982
Hi 9(2)(a) – thanks for sending these through. I’ll get something to you,
Best,
Act
9(2)(a)
| Press Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister of New Zealand
Mobile 9(2)(a)
Landline 9(2)(a)
Email 9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz
From: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
Sent: Wednesday, 14 February 2018 9:12 AM
To: PMOmedia <[email address]>
Cc: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>; 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>
Information
Subject: RE: Jacinda Ardern interview - additional questions
Hi there,
Please find the additional questions for the Prime Minister attached.
As the deadline for article is appraoched (20 February) I understand if not all of these can be answered.
Official
Please just send back the answers to everything that can. It would be absolutely ideal if these could be answered by
EOD Friday but failing that EOD Monday would be fine.
the
Warm regards,
9(2)(a)
under
I would like to ask the following questions regarding the Labour Rainbow Policies listed that I listed
below with bullet points:
What does the implementation of this policy look like? What is the timeline for achieving these goals?
Can the Government ensure these are implemented before the next election?
No young person should be subject to verbal and physical abuse and made to feel inferior.
Labour will take action to eradicate discrimination, violence and bullying, and to combat suicide
Released
and self-harm.
provide targeted suicide prevention funding to build capacity of rainbow community support
organisations and mainstream crisis support and services.
ensure the needs and specific circumstances of young Rainbow people are actively addressed
in our strategies to reduce homelessness
support initiatives which ensure Rainbow New Zealanders approaching retirement can
continue to live safely and openly in supported living environments like retirement homes and
aged care facilities.
accurately collect statistical data on Rainbow communities so that we take an evidence-based
approach to policy formation and programme development in areas such as health, social
development, and justice.
– will the above policy have an effect on the New Zealand census?
fund research on the health and well-being of rainbow communities, for example, research on
adolescent youth and on sexual health
1982
modernise the law relating to the care of children to ensure that the widest possible pool of
suitable adults, including same-sex couples, is available to provide care (being foster care, short-
Act
term guardianship and other forms of custody) to children in need
support and ensure all district health boards reduce barriers for trans and gender diverse
people to access gender affirming healthcare, transition related medical support (including
hormones, social support and other cosmetic interventions), and an assessment of the need for
gender reassignment surgery as an elective service
ensure fair access to publicly funded gender affirming surgical options for trans and gender
Information
diverse people based on need.
Currently people are waiting up to 50 years for male to female gender reassignment surgery, with three
surgeries taking place every two years. Does Labour intend to increase this number?
There is also the problem that there aren’t any local surgeons to carry out the procedure - New Zealand's last
Official
transgender specialist surgeon retired in 2014 - and the Ministry of Health has been unable to find a
replacement. How will Labour address this issue?
the
Note regarding above questions :::: The Association of Plastic Surgeons have requested the creation of a
fellowship so that a local surgeon can be trained in these surgeries to either perform them here or provide post-
op care, at a cost of around $100,000 per annum. ::::
help achieve the goal of ending HIV in New Zealand by 2025 by: increasing access to sexual
under
health services, testing, and early treatment; funding access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP);
and supporting education, research, and community groups which help achieve this goal
-The use of PrEP is an adjustment from the condom culture mindset previously presented by NZAF
with campaigns like LYC. How do we support PrEP use while avoiding the spread of other STDs?
Is the increase in HIV infection rates in New Zealand a failing on the part of the NZAF and organisations
funded to decrease infections?
Released
Roughly 4.5 million of government funding goes to the NZAF for HIV prevention, whereas roughly a tenth
of that goes to funding oranisations that care for HIV positive people like Body Positive/Positive Women. Is
this a fair balance?
-Do NZ First support Labour's rainbow policies?
2
-how concerned do you think the LGBT community should be about the rise of the alt right overseas?
-Recent polls have suggested she is NZ'S preferred Prime Minister but National is still NZ's preferred
party... why does she think that is?
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
From: PMOmedia
Sent: Tuesday, 13 February 2018 5:13 PM
To: 9(2)(a)
PMOmedia
Cc:9(2)(a)
; 9(2)(a)
Subject: RE: Jacinda Ardern interview request for the Annual Auckland Pride issue of Express Magazine
Hi 9(2)(a)
I will send you a couple in the morning.
Do you prefer something with a clean background, or doesn’t it matter too much?
Cheers
9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
| Press Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister of New Zealand
Mobile 9(2)(a)
| Landline 9(2)(a)
Email 9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz
From: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
Sent: Tuesday, 13 February 2018 4:55 PM
To: PMOmedia <[email address]>
Cc: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>; 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>
Subject: Re: Jacinda Ardern interview request for the Annual Auckland Pride issue of Express Magazine
Hi Sarah,
under the Official Information Act 1982
I am just finalizing the last questions for Jacinda regarding her 100 days as PM for a written response.
Please could you send me through some high res images for express magazine cover options?
Released
Thank you very much,
Warm regards,
3
9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
From: PMOmedia <[email address]>
Sent: Friday, 12 January 2018 3:43:26 AM
To: 9(2)(a)
PMOmedia
Cc: 9(2)(a)
; 9(2)(a)
Subject: Jacinda Ardern interview request for the Annual Auckland Pride issue of Express Magazine
1982
Hi 9(2)(a)
Act
Just confirming these questions for Monday for your interview with the PM:
-How was her Christmas?
-(as someone who has DJ'd) What are your top 5 tunes for us be spinning this Pride?
-How she is finding being PM?
-Why events like pride matter in 2018?
-What she would like to achieve in her first three years for a broader NZ?
Information
-Her support for the arts
-Finally as a publication that is all about who you love - how did you meet Clarke and did you ever watch him on C4?
-What makes you proudest to be a New Zealander?
9(2)(a)
| Press Secretary
Official
Office of the Prime Minister of New Zealand
Mobile 9(2)(a)
Landline 9(2)(a)
Email 9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz
the
under
Released
4
Document 2
From:
9(2)(a)
<IMCEAEX-_o=Parliament_ou=Exchange+20Administrative+
20Group+20+28FYDIBOHF23SPDLT+29_cn=Recipients_cn 9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz>
Sent:
Wednesday, 21 February 2018 10:39 AM
To:
9(2)(a)
; 9(2)(a)
Subject:
FW: Express Magazine
FYI: I’m on this.
1982
Act
9(2)(a)
| Press Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister of New Zealand
Mobile 9(2)(a)
Landline 9(2)(a)
Email 9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>
9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz
Information
From: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
Sent: Wednesday, 21 February 2018 10:29 AM
To: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz>; 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>; Leah Haines 9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>
Subject: FW: Express Magazine
Official
Hi guys,
the
Just wanted everyone to be across the below incase 9(2)(a) is not working this morning.
Also if you have any pictures of Jacinda at the Pride Parade that express could use for print – please coud you send
those over today.
under
Warm regards,
9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
Released
Sent from <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> Mail for Windows 10
1
From: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
Sent: Wednesday, 21 February 2018 10:19 AM
To: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>
Subject: RE: Express Magazine
Hi 9(2)(a)
Hope your morning has started well.
1982
Thank you for those answers. Would there be any chance of getting any of the following seven answered? The
responses from yesterday are quite broad which I realise reflected the question. As the below questions are the
Act
more direct of thosse I submitted I feel the interview would really benefit by getting some or all of them answered.
Currently people are waiting up to 50 years for male to female gender reassignment surgery, with three surgeries
taking place every two years. Does Labour intend to increase this number?
Information
There is also the problem that there aren’t any local surgeons to carry out the procedure - New Zealand's last
transgender specialist surgeon retired in 2014 - and the Ministry of Health has been unable to find a replacement.
How will Labour address this issue?
Official
Note regarding above questions :::: The Association of Plastic Surgeons have requested the creation of a fellowship
so that a local surgeon can be trained in these surgeries to either perform them here or provide post-op care, at a
the
cost of around $100,000 per annum. ::::
under
The use of PrEP is an adjustment from the condom culture mindset previously presented by NZAF with campaigns
like LYC. How do we support PrEP use while avoiding the spread of other STDs?
Is the increase in HIV infection rates in New Zealand a failing on the part of the NZAF and organisations funded to
decrease infections?
Released
Roughly 4.5 million of government funding goes to the NZAF for HIV prevention, whereas roughly a tenth of that
goes to funding oranisations that care for HIV positive people like Body Positive/Positive Women. Is this a fair
balance?
2
-how concerned do you think the LGBT community should be about the rise of the alt right overseas?
-Recent polls have suggested she is NZ'S preferred Prime Minister but National is still NZ's preferred party... why
does she think that is?
1982
I have told express I will get the article to them tomorrow morning. Any additioal answers you can get to me before
then would be much appreciated.
Act
Warm regards,
9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
Information
Sent from <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> Mail for Windows 10
From: 9(2)(a)
<mailto:9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>
Official
Sent: Tuesday, 20 February 2018 12:51 PM
To: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
Subject: Express Magazine
the
Hi 9(2)(a)
under
Here is the material for you background. The first point to note is that the policies you list are Labour Party policies,
ours is a response from the Labour-led coalition government - which is an important distinction.
*
Rainbow policy does not stand alone. The responsibility to eradicate discrimination, violence and bullying, as
well as to tackle mental health and addiction issues is a priority for me and for my Ministers. Particularly the
Minister of Health who is leading the Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction.
Released
*
Rainbow issues will not be dealt with in isolation. We’re working with NGOs and organisations in
communities around the country to progress different aspects of our agenda. This work isn’t only happening at a
Ministerial level, but through the on-going work of rainbow members of Parliament.
3
*
For example: Speaking specifically to health, there is a range of government work already in place or
planned that will contribute to improving health outcomes for Rainbow people, including:
a. Access to health services. This includes access to primary care and gender affirming services, and ensuring
health services are Rainbow-inclusive.
b. Work around improving mental health and preventing suicide. The Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction will
1982
help identify gaps and opportunities in responsiveness and inclusiveness of mental health and suicide prevention
services and programmes.
c. Youth One Stop Shops. These provide a range of physical and mental health services for young people, including
Act
services responsive to the needs of young Rainbow people.
d. Funded access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). From 1 March 2018 funded access to PrEP will be available to
up to 4000 people at high risk of contracting HIV.
Will the above policy have an effect on the New Zealand census?
Information
Minister for Statistics James Shaw has made it clear that while it was too late to include questions about sex, gender
identity, and sexual orientation in this year's census, he would ensure work to include questions in the 2023 version
was prioritised.
People in the rainbow community should not feel marginalised because of the absence of data collection, or
information that reflects who they are.
Official
Stats NZ is finding ways to collect the information not currently collected on these topics, starting with sexual
orientation, which will be collected in the 2018 General Social Survey (GSS). Officials will work to develop a new
the
sexual identity standard, and will seek feedback through a public consultation process following the 2018 Census.
under
9(2)(a)
| Press Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister of New Zealand
Mobile 9(2)(a)
Landline 9(2)(a)
Email <mailto 9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>
9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz
Released
4
Document 3
From:
9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
Sent:
Wednesday, 21 February 2018 3:49 PM
To:
9(2)(a)
; 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
Subject:
Re: Express Magazine
Understood!
:-)
1982
Get Outlook for iOS
Act
From: 9(2)(a)
<9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 3:41:45 PM
To:9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
Subject: RE: Express Magazine
To be clear - this won’t be today. But I am following up for you. Good things take time!
Information
Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www.blackberry.com)
From: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
Date: Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018, 3:40 PM
To: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz>, 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>, 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz>
Official
Subject: Re: Express Magazine
I look forward to seeing the further info from the PM at some point today.
the
Warm regards,
9(2)(a)
under
Get Outlook for iOS
From: 9(2)(a)
<9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 3:38:57 PM
To: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
Subject: RE: Express Magazine
Hi 9(2)(a)
Released
I’ve spoken to the PM.
You can attribute these points to her, but she also wants to get you some more info - which I’m working on.
1
9(2)(f)(iv), 9(2)(g)(i)
9(2)(f)(iv), 9(2)(g)(i)
9(2)(a)
Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www.blackberry.com)
1982
From: 9(2)(a)
<9(2)(a)
Date: Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018, 10:29 AM
Act
To: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz>, 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>, 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz>
Subject: FW: Express Magazine
Hi guys,
Just wanted everyone to be across the below incase 9(2)(a) is not working this morning.
Also if you have any pictures of Jacinda at the Pride Parade that express could use for print – please coud you send
those over today.
Warm regards,
Information
9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
From: 9(2)(a)
Official
Sent: Wednesday, 21 February 2018 10:19 AM
To: 9(2)(a)
Subject: RE: Express Magazine
the
Hi 9(2)(a)
Hope your morning has started well.
Thank you for those answers. Would there be any chance of getting any of the following seven answered? The
under
responses from yesterday are quite broad which I realise reflected the question. As the below questions are the
more direct of thosse I submitted I feel the interview would really benefit by getting some or all of them
answered.
Currently people are waiting up to 50 years for male to female gender reassignment surgery, with three
surgeries taking place every two years. Does Labour intend to increase this number?
There is also the problem that there aren’t any local surgeons to carry out the procedure - New
Released
Zealand's last transgender specialist surgeon retired in 2014 - and the Ministry of Health has been
unable to find a replacement. How will Labour address this issue?
Note regarding above questions :::: The Association of Plastic Surgeons have requested the creation of
a fellowship so that a local surgeon can be trained in these surgeries to either perform them here or
provide post-op care, at a cost of around $100,000 per annum. ::::
2
The use of PrEP is an adjustment from the condom culture mindset previously presented by
NZAF with campaigns like LYC. How do we support PrEP use while avoiding the spread of other
STDs?
Is the increase in HIV infection rates in New Zealand a failing on the part of the NZAF and organisations
funded to decrease infections?
Roughly 4.5 mil ion of government funding goes to the NZAF for HIV prevention, whereas roughly a
tenth of that goes to funding oranisations that care for HIV positive people like Body Positive/Positive
Women. Is this a fair balance?
1982
-how concerned do you think the LGBT community should be about the rise of the alt right overseas?
Act
-Recent polls have suggested she is NZ'S preferred Prime Minister but National is still NZ's preferred
party... why does she think that is?
I have told express I will get the article to them tomorrow morning. Any additioal answers you can get to me before
then would be much appreciated.
Warm regards,
9(2)(a)
Information
9(2)(a)
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
From: 9(2)(a)
Sent: Tuesday, 20 February 2018 12:51 PM
Official
To: 9(2)(a)
Subject: Express Magazine
the
Hi 9(2)(a)
Here is the material for you background. The first point to note is that the policies you list are Labour Party
policies, ours is a response from the Labour-led coalition government - which is an important distinction.
Rainbow policy does not stand alone. The responsibility to eradicate discrimination, violence and
under
bullying, as well as to tackle mental health and addiction issues is a priority for me and for my
Ministers. Particularly the Minister of Health who is leading the Inquiry into Mental Health and
Addiction.
Rainbow issues will not be dealt with in isolation. We’re working with NGOs and organisations in
communities around the country to progress different aspects of our agenda. This work isn’t only
happening at a Ministerial level, but through the on-going work of rainbow members of Parliament.
For example: Speaking specifically to health, there is a range of government work already in place
Released
or planned that will contribute to improving health outcomes for Rainbow people, including:
a. Access to health services. This includes access to primary care and gender affirming services,
and ensuring health services are Rainbow-inclusive.
b. Work around improving mental health and preventing suicide. The Inquiry into Mental Health
and Addiction will help identify gaps and opportunities in responsiveness and inclusiveness of
mental health and suicide prevention services and programmes.
3
c. Youth One Stop Shops. These provide a range of physical and mental health services for
young people, including services responsive to the needs of young Rainbow people.
d. Funded access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). From 1 March 2018 funded access to
PrEP will be available to up to 4000 people at high risk of contracting HIV.
Will the above policy have an effect on the New Zealand census?
Minister for Statistics James Shaw has made it clear that while it was too late to include questions about
sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in this year's census, he would ensure work to include
questions in the 2023 version was prioritised.
People in the rainbow community should not feel marginalised because of the absence of data collection,
or information that reflects who they are.
1982
Stats NZ is finding ways to collect the information not currently collected on these topics, starting with
sexual orientation, which will be collected in the 2018 General Social Survey (GSS). Officials will work to
develop a new sexual identity standard, and will seek feedback through a public consultation process
Act
following the 2018 Census.
9(2)(a)
| Press Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister of New Zealand
Mobile 9(2)(a)
Landline 9(2)(a)
Email 9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz
Information
Official
the
under
Released
4
Document 4
From:
9(2)(a)
<9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>
Sent:
Monday, 18 December 2017 8:03 AM
To:
PMOmedia
Subject:
FW: Headsup/Rainbow politics
From: Louisa Wall
Sent: Saturday, 16 December 2017 12:49 PM
To: Hon Grant Robertson; Rt. Hon Jacinda Ardern; 9(2)(a)
Subject: FW: Headsup/Rainbow politics
FYI
Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www.blackberry.com <http://www.blackberry.com> )
From: 9(2) 9(2)(a)
(a)
Date: Saturday, 16 Dec 2017, 7:33 AM
To: Louisa Wall <[email address] <mailto:[email address]> >, Jan Logie
<[email address] <mailto:[email address]> >, Hon Tracey Martin
<[email address] <mailto:[email address]> >
Cc: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
>
Subject: Headsup/Rainbow politics
under the Official Information Act 1982
Kia ora kotou
On Tuesday the Australian High Commission are having a party to celebrate marriage equality.
The media are taking an interest and there is a chance that they may run a story that could get into wider matters.
Released
Either way a national conversation about various rainbow issues is likely to commence very soon.
1
In late January Rainbow Wellington will be highlighting the 10th anniversary of the Human Rights Commission's final
report from their inquiry into discrimination experienced by trans and intersex people ("To Be Who I Am") This will
be the start of an ongoing awareness campaign throughout the year.
In February the Pride season commences with the Big Gay Out which is in the PMs own 'patch'.
She herself launched Labour's Rainbow policy just days after taking over the leadership so has personally raised a lot
1982
of expectations in the community.
Act
I understand that the timing isn't exactly ideal while you are in the middle of your 100 Days cycle, but as a 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
I can remind you that unfortunately that's business as usual.
The government needs to craft some key messages on rainbow issues to have in back pockets.
Risks and why you should care - have a look at Andrea Vance's story on Bill English becoming PM which included an
Information
interview with our previous chair.
To be free and frank - you need to get ahead of the game on this as the government is vulnerable given the contrast
in voting records on such matters as homosexual law reform and marriage equality.
Official
the
The good news is that it shouldn't be hard to fix if you do the work in 'peacetime'.
The bad news is that peacetime might not extend past this Monday and certainly won't extend past January.
under
Rainbow Wellington is very keen to avoid any mishaps and we do have a lot of experience which we would gladly
utilise to help you help our community, which after all is a demographic that is overrepresented in all the problem
areas that the 100 Days initiatives are aimed at improving.
Nga mihi/kindest regards
Released
9(2)(a)
Rainbow Wellington
2
9(2)(a)
1982
Act
Information
Official
the
under
Released
3
Document 5
1982
Act
Information
Official
the
under
Released
1982
Act
Information
Official
the
under
Released
Document 6
From:
9(2)(a)
<9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>
Sent:
Wednesday, 18 April 2018 12:57 PM
To:
9(2)(a)
Subject:
RE: Media response Rainbow policy
ok
1982
9(2)(a)
| Press Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister of New Zealand
Act
Mobile 9(2)(a)
| Landline 9(2)(a)
Email 9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz>
9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz
Information
From: 9(2)(a)
Sent: Wednesday, 18 April 2018 12:57 PM
To: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz>
Subject: RE: Media response Rainbow policy
Official
Not for now.
the
9(2)(a)
| Senior Ministerial Advisor
Office of the Prime Minister
under
Ext. 9(2)(a) | Mob. 9(2)(a)
Authorised by Jacinda Ardern, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
From:
Released
9(2)(a)
Sent: Wednesday, 18 April 2018 11:58 AM
To: 9(2)(a) <9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz <mailto:9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz> >
Subject: Media response Rainbow policy
1
This is what was sent, but there’s a trail of emails after the ed came back to us with additional questions – do you
need those?
9(2)(a)
| Press Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister of New Zealand
Mobile +9(2)(a)
| Landline +9(2)(a)
Email 9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz
<mailt 9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>
1982
Act
Information
Official
the
under
Released
2
Comment for Express Magazine
What does the implementation of Labour’s Rainbow policy look like? What is the
timeline for achieving these goals? Can the Government ensure these are
implemented before the next election?
**The first point we will make is that this is a coalition government, and as such,
government, not Labour policy applies**
This Government is committed to improving the lives of Rainbow New Zealanders.
1982
We stand by our policies, and are progressing conversations on delivering on them with our
coalition partner New Zealand First and the Green Party.
Act
I’m personally really proud of Labour’s Rainbow agenda which has been developed and
driven by the community.
We know Rainbow policy does not stand alone. It is essential Rainbow New Zealanders are
included in every part of the decisions Government makes. That’s particularly true of health,
housing and education.
In terms of an update, there is much work to be done. But in our first 100 Days we have
made significant progress:
Information
Policy: No young person should be subject to verbal and physical abuse and made to
feel inferior. Labour will take action to eradicate discrimination, violence and bullying,
and to combat suicide and self-harm.
No young person should be subject to any form of abuse of bullying at school. That’s why
we’re working with the Ministry of Education to help schools develop comprehensive policies
and actions to deal with bullying and implement the Ministry’s Sexuality Education
Official
Guidelines as part of the health curriculum.
We’ll also be strengthening the Education Review Office’s remit to include looking at
Rainbow student well-being and anti-bullying reporting requirements.
the
Policy: Provide targeted suicide prevention funding to build capacity of rainbow
community support organisations and mainstream crisis support and services.
The responsibility to eradicate discrimination, violence and bullying, as well as to tackle
under
mental health and addiction issues is a priority for myself and for my Ministers. Particularly
the Minister of Health who is leading the Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction.
National’s inaction on mental health was wrong. Our suicide and addiction rates are too high
– particularly amongst our Rainbow community - and the mental health system can and must
do better – an Inquiry is the first step, but it is just the beginning.
A recent survey said that nearly 20% of queer New Zealand young people have attempted
suicide – five times the rate of the non-queer peers. In terms of targeted suicide prevention
for Rainbow communities we want to hear from service users themselves about their
Released
experience and expectations as a part of this Inquiry.
We also value the contribution of the Youth One Stop Shops to the Rainbow community.
They provide a range of physical and mental health services for young people, including
services responsive to the needs of young Rainbow people in particular.
Policy: Ensure the needs and specific circumstances of young Rainbow people are
actively addressed in our strategies to reduce homelessness
Policy: Support initiatives which ensure Rainbow New Zealanders approaching
retirement can continue to live safely and openly in supported living environments
like retirement homes and aged care facilities.
To our policy commitments around homelessness and aged care: We support security and
dignity for Rainbow communities no matter their circumstances or stage in life. That’s why
1982
addressing the Rainbow community’s specific housing requirements – particularly around
young queer people who are sleeping rough due to leaving an unsafe environment at home
– is important.
Act
Policy: Accurately collect statistical data on Rainbow communities so that we take an
evidence-based approach to policy formation and programme development in areas
such as health, social development, and justice.
People in the Rainbow community should not feel marginalised because of the absence of
data collection, or information that reflects who they are.
Minister for Statistics James Shaw has made it clear that while it was too late to include
questions about sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in this year's census, he would
ensure work to include questions in the 2023 version was prioritised.
Information
Stats NZ is finding ways to collect the information not currently collected on these topics,
starting with sexual orientation, which will be collected in the 2018 General Social Survey
(GSS). Officials will work to develop a new sexual identity standard, and will seek feedback
through a public consultation process following the 2018 Census.
There is also the problem that there aren’t any local surgeons to carry out gender
Official
reassignment - New Zealand's last transgender specialist surgeon retired in 2014 -
and the Ministry of Health has been unable to find a replacement. How will the
Government address this issue?
the
The Government is aware there hasn't been a New Zealand-based surgeon since 2014.
Right now we’re working with key players on progress for the transgender community
here. We might be able to develop better options for surgery, closer to home. Watch this
space.
The use of PrEP is an adjustment from the condom culture mindset previously
under
presented by NZAF with campaigns like LYC. How do we support PrEP use while
avoiding the spread of other STDs?
PrEP builds on the work of NZAF, like the Love Your Condom campaign. The best approach
is a comprehensive one, with continued condom promotion and social marketing.
Now that PrEP is funded for at risk New Zealanders, we have another important tool to help
us in the fight against HIV transmissions.
Released
This goes alongside continuing to build the condom culture with regular testing, early
diagnosis and treatment, to support their ongoing wellbeing. We know from overseas studies
that use of PrEP can manage the spread of other STIs because of the regular testing and
monitoring that is part of being on the drug. It’s important that we’re open about this,
encourage conversations in our community and take control of our healthcare. As they say,
always know your status.
Is the increase in HIV infection rates in New Zealand a failing on the part of the NZAF
and organisations funded to decrease infections?
We’re monitoring the increase in HIV infection rates and we know the causes are complex.
We remain committed to preventing HIV transmission by 2025 by increasing sexual health
services and funding PrEP.
1982
Recently there have been some big milestones in the fight against HIV. The first is the
scientific evidence that people who are living with HIV and have been successfully treated
Act
cannot pass HIV on to their partners.
UNAIDS and the WHO, along with the Centre for Disease Control in the US are now
supporting the notion that U=U or ‘undetectable equals untransmittable.’ This should reduce
stigma against people with HIV and is an acknowledgement that we can end HIV
transmissions through treatment.
The second is the funding of PrEP. PrEP will be available from 1 March 2018 to around 4000
people who are at risk of contracting HIV. As part of the treatment, patients access regular
testing, primary healthcare and gender affirming services, through Rainbow-inclusive
providers. It’s a huge tool to end transmissions, alongside the condom culture that NZAF has
Information
been promoting. People who want to protect themselves but do not qualify for PHARMAC
funded PrEP are still able to be prescribed the unfunded drug.
Roughly 4.5 million of government funding goes to the NZAF for HIV prevention,
whereas roughly a tenth of that goes to funding oranisations that care for HIV positive
people like Body Positive/Positive Women. Is this a fair balance?
Official
Prevention of HIV and caring for people who are HIV positive are very important aspects of
responding to HIV. There are important reasons for both. As part of the comprehensive
the
approach, and with the increased availability of PrEP, we are upping our focus on prevention
which is key to bringing down infection rates.
under
Released
Document 7
From:
9(2)(a)
<9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>
Sent:
Wednesday, 10 January 2018 10:12 PM
To:
9(2)(a)
Subject:
RE: Rainbow policy
She will be able to give you insight into current issues that may be raised and give advice on approach to
issues. She will not necessarily know the current government policy on an issue/how it is progressing. 1982
9(2)(a)
Act
Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www.blackberry.com)
From: 9(2)(a)
<9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz>
Date: Wednesday, 10 Jan 2018, 5:23 PM
To: 9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
parliament.govt.nz>
Subject: RE: Rainbow policy
Right, so would going to 9(2)(a) not be that useful?
Information
9(2)(a)
| Press Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister of New Zealand
Mobile 9(2)(a)
Landline 9(2)(a)
Email 9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz
From: 9(2)(a)
Sent: Wednesday, 10 January 2018 5:00 PM
Official
To: 9(2)(a)
<9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>
Subject: RE: Rainbow policy
the
Kia Ora,
There isn’t a Minister with overall responsibility for rainbow policy. Measures from the government parties’
manifestos to benefit rainbow New Zealanders will be being worked on by the respective ministers. Most of the
policies fall under education, justice and health.
under
9(2)(a)
| Senior Ministerial Advisor
Office of the Prime Minister
Ext 9(2)(a) | Mob. 9(2)(a)
Authorised by Jacinda Ardern, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
From: 9(2)(a)
Sent: Wednesday, 10 January 2018 4:56 PM
Released
To: 9(2)(a) 9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>
Subject: Rainbow policy
Hi 9(2)(a)
What, if anything, do you know about progress towards a government rainbow policy?
1
We’re just prepping for an Express interview on Monday. I see Labour’s Rainbow policy below. I’ll get in touch with
Louisa as well.
9(2)(a)
Inclusiveness and dignity for all
Rainbow New Zealanders
1982
Labour will:
Act
take real action so that every young person has a safe place to learn and
thrive and a warm dry home to live in
ensure our health system is inclusive and works for everyone
lead an active Government which empowers people and ensures formal
equality under the law, especially for trans and intersex New Zealanders.
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and human rights. This means all
people should have the same basic rights, regardless of sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression or sex characteristics.
Information
Future Labour Governments will continue to work towards equality by eliminating
remaining areas of discrimination in our law, and ensuring that Rainbow* New Zealanders
can live in safety and dignity.
Official
Freedom to Thrivethe
Every New Zealander should be able to live a life of safety and dignity.
Real action so we have safe schools for our youth
No young person should be subject to verbal and physical abuse and made to feel inferior.
Labour will take action to eradicate discrimination, violence and bullying, and to combat
under
suicide and self-harm.
Labour will:
ensure intensive intervention and adequate levels of support for Rainbow youth in
the compulsory education system
support schools to develop comprehensive policies and actions to deal with bullying
on the grounds of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
Released
expression and intersex status
implement the Ministry of Education’s Sexuality Education Guidelines as part of the
Health curriculum
strengthen the Education Review Office’s remit to include looking at Rainbow
student well-being and anti-bullying reporting requirements as indicators in their
review of schools.
2
Ensure an inclusive health system which works for everyone
Our health system needs to improve in several ways to protect the wellbeing of every
Rainbow New Zealander. We need to eliminate disparities by having excellent public
health and prevention initiatives and ensuring practitioners and providers give respectful
effective service and treatment.
Alongside our overall health policy:
Labour will:
help achieve the goal of ending HIV in New Zealand by 2025 by: increasing access
to sexual health services, testing, and early treatment; funding access to pre- 1982
exposure prophylaxis (PrEP); and supporting education, research, and community
groups which help achieve this goal
Act
improve access to affordable primary care based on the informed consent model,
particularly for younger, trans, and intersex New Zealanders. This also includes
training and resources for health professionals about sexual orientation and gender
diversity
provide targeted suicide prevention funding to build capacity of rainbow community
support organisations and mainstream crisis support and services.
increase resourcing for youth mental health
support and ensure all district health boards reduce barriers for trans and gender
diverse people to access gender affirming healthcare, transition related medical
support (including hormones, social support and other cosmetic interventions), and
Information
an assessment of the need for gender reassignment surgery as an elective service
ensure fair access to publicly funded gender affirming surgical options for trans and
gender diverse people based on need.
Official
Security and dignity for all
the
As well as positive health and education policies, we will ensure everyone has a safe
warm home to live in.
Tackling youth homelessness
under
Homelessness has grown in New Zealand over the past eight years, and young Rainbow
people make up a significant proportion of people sleeping rough because they have left
home due to an unsafe environment.
Labour will:
ensure the needs and specific circumstances of young Rainbow people are actively
addressed in our strategies to reduce homelessness
Supporting positive ageing
Released
Growing numbers of Rainbow New Zealanders are now approaching retirement and may
face issues which are not faced by heterosexual people at this age. Some lack family
support networks and live away from their families where they have been subjected to
homophobic/transphobic treatment. Rest homes and aged care services may not fully
understand the medical and sexual needs of older Rainbow residents.
3
We don’t want people to ‘go back into the closet’ as they approach retirement as this can
affect their health and well-being.
Labour will:
support initiatives which ensure Rainbow New Zealanders approaching retirement
can continue to live safely and openly in supported living environments like
retirement homes and aged care facilities.
1982
An active Government which empowers people
and ensures formal equality under the law Act
There are still hurdles to achieving full equality for Rainbow New Zealanders. We will build
on the progress made with Homosexual Law Reform, the Human Rights Act, Civil Unions,
and Marriage Equality. We will also look to models of international good practice, such as
Malta’s Gender Identity, Gender Expression and Sex Characteristics Act.
Labour will:
end formal discrimination
review laws and policies that interfere with the right to be free from discrimination
Information
under section 19 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990
include gender identity as a prohibited ground of discrimination under the Human
Rights Act 1993.
promote freedom and equality for Rainbow people internationally
Labour in Government will express our values internationally as a leading voice ensuring
Official
all Rainbow people internationally are free and equal in rights and dignity, including as an
advocate on individual cases. the
Labour will:
maintain and grow strong New Zealand participation in international bodies dealing
with Human Rights, especially at the United Nations level
oppose the criminalisation of consensual adult same-sex activity, and other
instances of discrimination against GLBTI people
under
use refugee and asylum seeker policy as a way to address humanitarian needs of
GLBTI global citizens
count and engage everyone
accurately collect statistical data on Rainbow communities so that we take an
evidence-based approach to policy formation and programme development in areas
such as health, social development, and justice
fund research on the health and well-being of rainbow communities, for example,
Released
research on adolescent youth and on sexual health
engage trans, gender diverse, and intersex persons and communities to support a
‘whole of life’ approach to their well-being when developing policy and laws
support adoption by same-sex partners
4
modernise the law relating to the care of children to ensure that the widest possible
pool of suitable adults, including same-sex couples, is available to provide care
(being foster care, short-term guardianship and other forms of custody) to children in
need
improve access to services and rights for transgender and intersex New Zealanders
implement the recommendations of the Human Rights Commission’s To Be Who I
Am: Kia Noho au Ki Toku Ano Au Final report of the Inquiry into Discrimination
experienced by Transgender and Intersex People. This includes (but is not limited
to):
o
amending the Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Act
1982
1995 to allow the Registrar General to amend birth certificates on
submissions of appropriate declarations and evidence (rather than medical
examination or family court processes)
Act
o
ensuring fair access to justice for trans people and fair treatment by law
enforcement and corrections staff and facilities to avoid misgendering and risk
due to gender identity
o
develop and implement a child rights-based health care protocol for intersex
children so that no one is subjected to unnecessary medical or surgical
treatment during infancy or childhood.
Information
* We use Rainbow as an inclusive word to welcome people who have a diverse sex,
gender identity or sexual orientation. Some of the words that people in rainbow
communities in Oceania use to describe themselves may include:
gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex
akava’ine, fa’afafine, fa’afatama, fakafifine, fakaleiti, fakaleiti (leiti), mahu, palopa,
Official
takatāpui, tangata ira tane, vakasalewa, whakawahine
agender, asexual, brotherboy, gender diverse, gender fluid, genderqueer,
nonbinary, pansexual, queer, sistergirl, trans feminine, trans masculine, transexual,
the
trans
under
9(2)(a)
| Press Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister of New Zealand
Mobile 9(2)(a)
Landline 9(2)(a)
Email 9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz
Released
5
Document 8
From:
9(2)(a)
<9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>
Sent:
Thursday, 8 March 2018 2:49 PM
To:
Rainbow Wellington Chair
Subject:
RE: Rainbow Wel ington - Wellington's LGBTQI+ Networking and Lobby
Organisation
Dear9(2)(a)
1982
I am writing on behalf of the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, to thank you for your letter dated 7 March 2018
concerning the Government’s first 100 days, and signalling Rainbow Wellington’s interests, hopes and goals for the
coming years.
Act
The issues you raise fall across a number of portfolios, namely: Justice, Health, Seniors and Statistics. We are
forwarding a copy of your letter to the Ministers' offices for consideration.
Thank you for writing to Jacinda with your plans.
Best wishes
-----Original Message-----
From: Rainbow Wellington Chair [mailto:[email address]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 7:07 PM
Information
To: J Ardern (MIN)
Subject: Rainbow Wellington - Wellington's LGBTQI+ Networking and Lobby Organisation
Dear Prime Minister,
Please find attached a letter from Rainbow Wellington marking the end of your first 100 days in government, and
Official
laying out our hopes for the future.
Best wishes
the
9(2)(a)
--
9(2)(a)
Rainbow Wellington Chair [email address] Rainbow Wellington
under
www.rainbowwellington.org.nz PO Box 890, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
Released
1
P O B O X 8 9 0 , W E L L I N G T O N , N E W Z E A L A N D 6 1 4 0
H T T P : / / W W W . R A I N B O W W E L L I N G T O N . O R G . N Z
The Prime Minister
Rt. Hon. Jacinda Ardern
Parliament Buildings
1982
WELLINGTON
Email:
[Jacinda Ardern request email]
Act
7 March 2018
Kia Ora Prime Minister,
RAINBOW WELLINGTON
Rainbow Wellington would like to offer our congratulations on becoming Prime Minister, your first
100 days in office, and your recent family news. It was a wonderful feeling for our community to see
you march in the Auckland Pride Parade, for the first time as Prime Minister.
Rainbow Wellington is a registered charity, and we are Wellington’s social, networking, and lobbying
Information
organisation representing the interests of the LGBTIQ+ community. We look forward to working
with your new government. We particularly welcome the Labour party’s LGBTIQ+ policy and note its
similarity with our own priorities.
Now that the first 100 days are over, it’s a good time to signal our interests and our community’s
hopes and goals for the coming years.
Official
•
Ending discrimination against the LGBTIQ+ community
Although we have a set of laws that many around the world can only dream of, discrimination
the
remains a reality for many members of our community. We especially seek support for young
people as they first come out, and transgender people as they transform their lives. We want to
see greater efforts to prevent bullying – particularly in schools and workplaces – and recognition
of the risks to mental health our community members face.
under
•
We seek urgent action to improve the lives of Transgender people
It’s been 10 years since an inquiry by the Human Rights Commission found that “the lives of
trans people in New Zealand are marked by discrimination, severe barriers to equitable health
services and limited legal and public recognition of who they are” but very little action has been
taken since then to improve their lives. The current surgical waiting list – perhaps the world’s
longest in public healthcare – is a national shame and must be addressed in Budget 2018. The
recent appointment of a qualified surgeon also provides a unique opportunity for your
Released
government to develop a national centre of excellence in transgender and intersex healthcare.
Rainbow Wellington is a registered charity
P A T R O N : J U S T I N L E S T E R , M A Y O R O F W E L L I N G T O N .
V I C E P A T R O N S : G R A N T R O B E R T S O N M P , J A N L O G I E M P ,
C H R I S B I S H O P M P , K E V I N H A U N U I
R E V S U S A N J O N E S , F R A N W I L D E D N Z M Q S O J P
•
We support restorative moves to right past wrongs
We made a submission on the draft bill to expunge historical convictions, recognising its limited
scope in not addressing convictions for offences resulting from harassment and entrapment (sex
in public places, alcohol licensing, public order offences) even if those offences are still illegal
today.
•
We support the campaign Ending HIV by the NZ AIDS Foundation
HIV disproportionately affects our community, with new infections on the rise (244 in 2016) - of
1982
which two thirds (164) were men who have sex with men. We are delighted with the funding of
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis, but more work needs to be done on continuing the spread the
message of how to stay safe.
Act
•
We are concerned for the unrecognised needs of ageing LGBTIQ+ people
We seek provision of appropriate services to LGBTQI+ as they age - with the particular risk that
people may be forced back into the closet in aged care facilities and rest homes.
•
We support adoption by same-sex partners
The law relating to the care of children should be modernized to ensure that the widest possible
pool of suitable adults, including same-sex couples, is available to provide care (being foster
care, short-term guardianship and other forms of custody) to children in need.
Information
•
We seek inclusion of our community in official statistics
We are very disappointed that despite many years of lobbying by our community we are still
being excluded from the census and very little effort is being made to include us in other official
statistics.
Official
Many of our community members navigate a complex of social norms, influenced by their family,
religious, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. These place particular strains on our LGBTIQ+
community members. They are at enhanced risk of social isolation, unemployment, and suicide.
the
There is a lot to do.
We recognise that your government shares many goals with us – goals that will build a more
inclusive and just society.
under
We look forward to what your government will achieve, and to working with you towards a better
future for the Rainbow Community.
Ngā mihi,
9(2)(a)
Released
Chair, Rainbow Wellington Board
Document Outline
