Current and Upcoming Events
Body Positive facilitates a range of educational events throughout the year, both for people living with HIV and also anyone else that would like to engage and up-skill in the sector.
In addition to our regular services, we also often run social events throughout the year for people living with HIV in New Zealand, to provide a safe space to meet others and share experiences.
Current and Upcoming Events
Body Positive facilitates a range of educational events throughout the year, both for people living with HIV and also anyone else that would like to engage and up-skill in the sector. In addition to our regular services, we also often run social events throughout the year for people living with HIV in New Zealand, to provide a safe space to meet others and share experiences.
Now
Your Voice Matters:
Help Shape the Future of HIV Care in New Zealand
How is your wellbeing? We are inviting people living with HIV to share their experiences in a new national survey.
What is it?
A study by Body Positive and the University of Otago to measure quality of life for people living with HIV.
Why take part?
Your answers help monitor the National HIV Action Plan 2023–2030 and improve local support services.
Who can join?
Anyone 18 or older who is living with HIV.
Is it private?
Yes. The survey is completely anonymous. No names are collected, and your data is stored securely.
The Details:
The survey uses the PozQoL scale and other measures to look at physical, social, and emotional health. Taking part is voluntary.
17
May
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Sunday 17th May 2026
The oldest tradition against HIV / AIDS held annually around New Zealand and across the world.
The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is a time for all of us to remember the many lives lost to AIDS. It is an opportunity to honour those who dedicated their lives to helping people living with and affected by HIV and continue to mobilise our communities in solidarity. People living with HIV started the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial in 1983 and since then there have been thousands of events organised across the world by community-based organisations. Such events have helped raise awareness about HIV and more importantly have helped break down stigma within our communities.
If you would like to host an AIDS Candlelight Memorial in your region this year, Body Positive can provide support & assistance. Please contact us for details.
Recurring Events & Services
MONTHLY
of Each Month
+SOCIAL Thursday Group
of Each Month
+SOCIAL
of Each Month
+SOCIAL Coffee Hour
Every Second Month
LUNCHEON
Venue: John and Neil’s. Contact either John johnharleynz@yahoo.com or Peter peter.ford@burnettfoundation.org.nz for details.
MON
WEEKLY
Our wonderful massage therapist Shane is at Body Positive every Monday afternoon offering relaxing and therapeutic massages for people living with HIV.
Current members of our Positive Health Scheme are entitled to 4 free massage treatments each year ($50 for each additional massage or if you are not a member of Positive Health)
Call us on 09 309 3989 to book your appointment or visit the Body Positive Reception
FRIDAYS
FORTNIGHTLY
Fridays, 1-4pm
Gain a better understanding of your finances and learn to use MyMSD online to better manage your benefit.
09-309-3989
MONTHLY
1ST THURS
1st Thurs of Each Month
@ Body Positive
An opportunity to meet together, have a coffee/tea in a relaxed atmosphere, connect with others and have a chat in a safe space
All Members Welcome!
MONTHLY
2ND SAT
2nd Sat of Each Month
Pop along each month for a relaxed social coffee and chat with other people living with HIV in Auckland - Hosted by Kurt & Tryg
Little Algiers
551 Karangahape Road, Auckland
Join Body Positive
Membership is free and available to anyone living with HIV in New Zealand.
© 2026 Body Positive Inc.
Join Body Positive
Membership is free and available to anyone living with HIV in New Zealand.
© 2026 Body Positive Inc.
