STAR is a social group for gender-diverse youth run by Riley (he/they/ia) and Reid (he/they). We are a relaxed social group that welcomes new people and enjoys a wide range of activities, from playing board games to simply sitting and talking with others, sharing our experiences as gender-diverse individuals. We would love for you to come and check us out and get to know the other members of STAR!

WHO: 18-27 year olds who are gender diverse or questioning

WHERE: 10 Abbey Street, Auckland CBD, Rainbow Youth drop-in centre

WHEN: 6pm - 8pm Tuesday, fortnightly

It’s important to follow our groups’ social media to stay aware of any cancellations or change of venue. Join our Discord or click below to access our Instagram!

GQ is run by three trained volunteer facilitators: Jasper (any pronouns), Evie (she/her), and Mia (she/they), who strive to create a comfortable, supportive space and are passionate about uplifting rangatahi in the rainbow community. GQ typically has a laidback, casual vibe—we hang out, chat, eat kai, and play games. New faces are always welcome! Feel free to bring a friend or come make some new friends!

WHO: 13-17 year olds who identify as LGBTIQ+, MVPFAFF+ or questioning

WHERE: 10 Abbey Street, Auckland CBD, Rainbow Youth drop-in centre

WHEN: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Friday, fortnightly

It’s important to follow our groups’ social media to stay aware of any cancellations or change of venue. Click below to access our Instagram!

Whangaparāoa Rainbow Group is run by Katie (she/her) and Evelyn (they/them) —two trained volunteer facilitators who are passionate about supporting other young people in their community. Our goal is to create a fun, welcoming space where young people can hang out, share some kai, and have great chats. We're also eager to facilitate new activities that rangatahi want to try. So far, we've explored badge-making, colouring-in, and Jackbox games! New faces are always welcome.

WHO: High school aged young people (12 - 18) who identify as LGBTIQ+, MVPFAFF+ or questioning

WHERE: Whangaparāoa Library, 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay 

WHEN: 4.45pm - 7.30pm Wednesday, fortnightly

It’s important to follow our groups’ social media to stay aware of any cancellations or change of venue. Click below to access our Instagram!

ArtistRY is an all-inclusive art group for queer and gender diverse youth. I, Joshua Rainbow (they/them), along with my co-facilitator, Reid Roe (he/they), aim to provide a safe and comfortable place where people can come and work on any artistic project they desire, whether it be writing, painting, drawing, knitting, or any other form of art. We offer a quiet space to continue your artistic practice. If that interests you, please come along and enjoy ArtistRY. We would love to have you.

WHO: 18-27 year olds who identify as LGBTIQ+, MVPFAFF+ or questioning

WHERE: 10 Abbey Street, Auckland CBD, Rainbow Youth drop-in centre

WHEN: 6.00pm - 8:00pm Wednesday, fortnightly

It’s important to follow our groups’ social media to stay aware of any cancellations or change of venue. We don’t use Instagram so please check out our Discord!

Queer4Shore is run by Luke (he/him) and Molly (they/them), two trained volunteer facilitators who are both passionate about supporting other young people in their community. The atmosphere at Queer4Shore is pretty relaxed; we usually share some kai, hang out, and play board games in a fun and welcoming space. New faces are always welcome.

WHO: 13-20 year olds who identify as LGBTIQ+, MVPFAFF+ or questioning

WHERE: Shore Junction, 19 Northcote Road, Takapuna

WHEN: 6.00pm - 8.00pm Wednesday, fortnightly

It’s important to follow our groups’ social media to stay aware of any cancellations or change of venue. Join our Discord or click below to access our Instagram!

CraftOUT is a group for anyone between the ages of 16-24 who is crafty or creative. It's a relaxed group where people can work on personal projects alongside other queer youth. Our group is run by two facilitators, Cas (they/them) and Castiel (he/him), who are passionate about supporting other LGBTQ+ young people and also enjoy being creative themselves. It's a welcoming and safe space with shared kai and materials for crafts!

WHO: 16-24 year olds who identify as LGBTIQ+, MVPFAFF+ or questioning

WHERE: New Lynn Community Centre, 45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn

WHEN: 4.00pm - 6.00pm Thursday, fortnightly

It’s important to follow our groups’ social media to stay aware of any cancellations or change of venue. Click below to access our Instagram!

I.D is a group for 18-27 year-olds run by trained volunteer facilitators, Castiel (he/him) and Frannie (they/them). It's a very chill group, and typically, we'll share some kai and play board games together, or just chat and make friends! Feel free to come along and join us every second Sunday!

WHO: 18-27 year olds who identify as LGBTIQ+, MVPFAFF+ or questioning

WHERE: 10 Abbey Street, Auckland CBD, Rainbow Youth drop-in centre

WHEN: 6.00pm - 8.00pm Sunday, fortnightly

It’s important to follow our groups’ social media to stay aware of any cancellations or change of venue. Join our Discord or click below to access our Instagram!