Welcome to Hamilton Pride Inc.
Here at Hamilton Pride Inc. our primary goals revolve around celebrating and supporting the diverse and vibrant community in Hamilton and the wider Waikato district. We take immense pride in coordinating and executing Pride events and actively engage in a spectrum of activities aimed at fostering a supportive and celebratory environment for Hamilton and the broader Waikato region.
We are unwavering in our dedication to doing everything necessary and helpful to fulfill our purpose. From advocacy to support services, we’re here to stand by our community through every step of their journey.
Join us in painting the town with colours of love, acceptance and celebration!
Purpose & Adjectives
Hamilton Pride Inc. is committed to supporting and celebrating the diversity of LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Takataapui, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, +) and MVPFAFF+ (Mahu, Vaka sa lewa lewa, Palopa, Fa’afafine, Akava’ine, Fakaleiti, Fakafifine,+) communities in Hamilton and the wider Waikato region.
Our main objective is organizing events for pride festivities designed to help build positive collective identities, promote pride, and celebrate diversity.
What we do socially?
We host social and interactive activities for the community, provide referral options to community services, and engage with community liaison officers. Annually, we host a range of events during Pride, including but not limited to the Pride Picnic, Rainbow Market, Ten Pin Bowling, Sexual Health Forums, Out for Coffee/Brunch, Pride Walk, and Community Dance Party.
Message from the Chair
Tēnā koutou katoa,
Hamilton Pride Inc. stands as a beacon of hope and acceptance, committed to fostering positive connections and uplifting the spirits of all within Kirikiriroa and beyond. Our core values, deeply rooted in the principles of whanaungatanga (kinship), manaakitanga (hospitality), and aroha (love), guide our every endeavor. We believe in celebrating the beautiful tapestry of diversity within our rainbow whānau, embracing individuals from all walks of life, regardless of ability, disability, culture or background.
Our mission is to cultivate a community where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued, as we march forward hand in hand toward a future filled with equality and inclusion. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust in Hamilton Pride Inc.
Together, let us continue to weave a vibrant tapestry of love, acceptance and pride throughout our beloved Kirikiriroa.
Ngā mihi nui,
Vivienne Deane
(I am ME!)
“Inclusion and acceptance are paramount to me. I stand with our LGBTQIA+ Takataapuhi and Rainbow Community, ensuring support for all, regardless of ability, disability, culture, or background, both now and in the future.”
— Vivienne Deane
“We are a conscientious not-for-profit organisation, driven by our commitment to the rainbow community”