It’s the last week of Pride 2025, and it’s important - especially right now - that we all do our part to support and stand with our LGBTQIA+ community.
The inexcusable, disruptive, and violent actions of Brian Tamaki’s Destiny Church and The Radical Youth group - who have stormed multiple events, including the Auckland Pride Parade and a children’s story time led by a drag king at Te Atatū Community Centre - were attempts to intimidate.
But instead, members and allies of the community have shown their support tenfold.
"Auckland is home to 1.7 million people from all walks of life and I value the diversity of the communities that make up our great city," Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown told 1News. "The kind of behaviour that was on display is disgraceful and unacceptable."
Spectators at the parade were seen cheering to drown out the noise of the Church’s protesting haka and ‘Man Up’ messaging.
But now, it’s time to make even more noise and rally behind our loving and inclusive rainbow community.
Here are 7 free ways to support Auckland Pride 2025:
Polaroid Wall of Pride
When: All of February Where: Ellen Melville Centre
Visitors, rainbow allies, and the queer community are invited to have their portrait taken by a staff member and pinned to our evolving display board.
This simple installation showcases the diversity, integration, and support within our community, creating a visual celebration of acceptance and belonging.
Smiles and dynamic profiles, fun snapshots that require no props, just your authentic self, will serve as a growing exhibition for visitors to enjoy throughout the festival.
At the festival's conclusion, the wall will be carefully archived, preserving this heartfelt celebration of Tāmaki Makaurau's vibrant rainbow and ally communities.
Yarn for Pride 2025
When: All of February Where: Karangahape Road
Celebrate the LGBTQI+ community and the Karangahape road cycleway with colourful yarnbombs this Pride Month!
Take a stroll along K-Road to see the bike parking decorated with colourful yarnbombs; a mixture of pride flags and fun and funky designs.
You are welcome to join in the fun and knit or crochet a scarf for the K-rd bike parking too! The scarf should be 14cm or 5.5Inches wide (not stretched), and no longer than 260cm or 103 Inches.
Express Yourself | Community Collage
When: All of February Where: Botany Library
An interactive display where you can add your personal touch to a growing piece of artwork that reflects who we are as a community.
Whether it’s a doodle, a word, or something meaningful to you, your contribution will help create a colourful snapshot of our diversity.
All are welcome - stop by and be part of something special!
Pronoun Badge Making
When: All of February
Monday to Friday - 9am-6pm
Saturday - 9am-4pm
Where: Leys Institute Little Library
Pop in and take some time to craft yourself a pronoun badge; use our templates or get creative with your own design.
They have all the supplies required to make a 50mm button badge.
I Am Poems and Fingerprint Art
When: February 25th - 3:30pm - 4:30pm Where: Botany Library
Write a poem that highlights what makes you one-of-a-kind, then create fingerprint art that’s just as unique as you.
There’s only one of you - come express it!
Open to all ages.
Pride Author Talk | Amy Marguerite
When: February 26th - 6pm Where: Auckland Central Library
Having been featured in various literary journals and poetry anthologies such as ‘Spoiled Fruit’ and ‘White-hot Heart’, Amy has established herself as one of Aotearoa's newest and freshest voices.
Her forthcoming debut poetry collection ‘Over Under Fed’ explores the themes of unrequited love, hunger and immoderation.
Waimahara | Closing Event
When: March 1st Where: Aotea Square Grass Terraces to Myers Park
Auckland Pride Festival will close with Waimahara at Myers Park, a twist on the traditional Pride March and Pride Party that reflects the strength of the communities.
Beginning with a rally in Aotea Square Grass Terraces, attendees will march to Myers Park through the public art installation Waimahara by Graham Tipene (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Hauā, Ngāti Manu) for a day of connection, learning, and organising around shared advocacy goals.
