Queer and Here - Episode Guide

Host Aniwa Whaiapu Koloamatangi takes viewers on an adventurous journey among the queer community.

Host Aniwa Whaiapu Koloamatangi is inspired by the compelling story of LGBTQI+ pioneer and intersex advocate Mani Mitchell and catches up with MP Chloe Swarbrick and former MP Louisa Wall.

Aniwa performs with LGBTQI+ kapa Ahakoa te Aha, hangs back stage with Half Queen before her set at Big Gay Out, then heads to Masterton to meet up with trans male and Tik Toker Lyrikz Rimen

Aniwa meets filmmaker Alesha Ahdar, who found healing through turning to film. He goes to the Aucklands Pride Parade and meets up with some bears…..wait what is a bear?

Aniwa learns about the queer history of Aotearoa from non-binary trans masculine historian Will Hansen, then heads north to meet young trans wahine Phoenix Atkins and her family.

Aniwa introduces his whānau, hangs out with icons house mother, Jaycee, and Queen of Tonga, Lea Pao and heads to Wellington to meet gay couple Rāwā and Frankie.

Community activator and actor, Grayson Goffe attends the 50 years of world gay pride in Sydney. He gets to hang out with first nation leaders and trailblazers of the stage and screen.

In Sydney, Grayson attends his very first mardi gras. He meets one of the first nation icons, Crystal Love and he marches over the Sydney harbour bridge with tens of thousands of people celebrating 50 years of queer liberation. 

Actress and presenter, Aroha Newby and her partner Pooja want to start a family. Aroha goes on a hikoi to uncover what resources are available and just how much it all costs.

Kruze Tangira is a netball national champion and a sports commentator for Te Karere. As the world becomes more inclusive can the same be said for sports within Aotearoa?

Actress Awa Puna found herself on the frontline protesting against anti-trans activists. With so much anti-trans rhetoric in the world how do trans people in Aotearoa stay safe and resilient? 

Awa explores the role family plays within the queer community. Whether it's chosen or blood, we examine what that looks like for our whānau and we muse at how important it is to find your tribe in order to thrive.