Past Events
1
Dec
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day, held annually on 1st December since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease.
This year we are committed to stopping new cases of HIV and enabling people living with HIV to live healthy lives free from HIV stigma and discrimination. Forty years since the first AIDS cases were reported, HIV still threatens the world. In that time HIV/AIDS has claimed the lives of more than 36 million people worldwide and today there are nearly 38 million people living with HIV. There are approximately 3500 people living with HIV in New Zealand.
17
Sep
HIV Treatments Update Seminar 2021 (Virtual)
on Friday 17th September 2021
The Seminar will now be held virtually via a live-stream on Friday 17th September 2021, which will be available to all registered delegates nationwide to access from home on the day. Delegates will have the opportunity to submit questions to speakers during each presentation, to be answered following their talk.
All you need to access the Seminar on the 17th is an internet streaming device such as a phone, tablet or computer (a webcam or camera is not needed).
16
May
International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Sunday 16th May 2021
The oldest tradition against HIV / AIDS held annually around New Zealand and across the world
Please pop along and show your support at your local event if you are available
The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is one of the world’s oldest and largest grassroots mobilisation campaigns for HIV awareness in the world. Started in 1983, the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial takes place every third Sunday in May and is led by a coalition of some 1,200 community organisations in 115 countries.
Wellington
4.50pm History in Pictures - 5pm Memorial
Tararua Tramping Clubrooms
4 Moncrieff St (off Elizabeth St), Mt Victoria
Auckland
6pm - St Matthews in the City
Cnr Hobson & Wellesley St
If you would like to hold a memorial in your local area, please contact us
16-18
Apr
16th - 18th April
Vaughan Park, Long Bay, Auckland
The 2021 HIV+ Men’s Retreat will take place on Friday 16th to Sunday 18th April, the Retreat will once again be held at Vaughan Park in Long Bay just north of Auckland.
The aim of the retreat is provide the opportunity to meet with other HIV positive men, provide opportunities to develop a support network, to create a safe and supportive environment for HIV positive men to discuss and share information, and to take time out - to facilitate rest, recreation and to revitalise yourself.
Feb
- Mar
Events throughout New Zealand
Pride will be celebrated throughout New Zealand during February & March, with events taking place in most major centres
Body Positive will be hosting two events in Auckland this year - Sex Positive on the 18th Feb and Circle of Love on 21st Feb. Both are free events and open to anyone to attend, so come along and show your support!
Events to Note:
BIG GAY OUT - Coyle Park, Pt Chev
Free Event - Register Here
The Ending HIV Big Gay Out is New Zealand’s largest and most fabulous family-friendly Rainbow Community event and part of the Auckland Pride Festival. Look out for our 'Can't Pass It On' Fan's
Thursday 18th February
SEX POSITIVE - 6:30-8:30pm - Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place
Free Event - Register Here
A community discussion around your sexual health and being able to ask all of those questions that you have been shy to discuss. Hosted by Body Positive & Auckland Sexual Health.
Sunday 21st February
CIRCLE OF LOVE - 11am-4pm - Circle of Friends Memorial, Western Springs Lakeside Park
Free Event - Register Here
A Positive Pride Picnic at the Circle of Friends Memorial, bringing community together for an afternoon of food and music.
PRIDE WALK - 9:45am-12pm - River Traders Market, Moutoa Quay
Free Event
Dress loud, dress proud! Hitting the streets and doing what we do best - having fun! Look out for our 'Can't Pass It On' Fan's
OUT IN THE CITY - 11am Onwards - Cuba Street
Free Event - Facebook
Bringing you a full day of LGBTQIA+ celebration in the heart of New Zealand's capital city! Look out for our 'Can't Pass It On' Fan's
21
Feb
11am-4pm, Circle of Friends Memorial, Western Springs Lakeside Park, Auckland
The Circle of Friends memorial recognises people living with HIV and their allies. The Circle of Love will host a positive pride picnic bringing community together at this important site. Bring your picnic and join us for an afternoon of food and music. We will be teaching the traditional activity of poi – making poi and practicing traditional poi spinning. Join us for the positive picnic in the park and celebrate the circle of love.
Directions to the Circle of Friends Memorial
This event was made possible by the Pride & Spark Empowerment Initiative.
FREE EVENT
18
Feb
6:30-8:30pm, Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland
A community discussion around your sexual health and being able to ask all of those questions that you have been shy to discuss. We will have speakers to break the ice and discuss subjects such as PrEP, U=U, PnP, OnlyFans. This is a safe space to hear the answers to the questions you were to shy to ask.
FREE EVENT
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