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Welcome to Pride Taranaki

Here in Taranaki we have a beautiful and diverse community made up of people with different sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Pride Taranaki stands for inclusivity, equality and acceptance.

Pride Week 10th - 19th April '26

Pride week line up, events and community, fill your calendar!

Pride Week Events

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Rainbow Archive Project Launch

Puke Ariki

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Pride Week Official Launch!

Shining Peak Brewing

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Lil Gay In at ASGARD

Asgard

Friday, 17 April 2026

Dance Party with DJ Jordan Eskra

Asgard, Upstairs above Zeal, Devon St West New Plymouth

4 March 2026

5:30 pm

Rainbow Archive Project Launch

Pride Taranaki and Puke Ariki are proud to Launch the Rainbow Archive Project.

This is a free event in the Puke Ariki Museum Foyer. Chris Brickell is a widely published author and historian, works include Mates & Lovers, The Robert Lorde Diaries .... Visit Chris' Website 

5.30pm Start, Refreshments and Nibbles

6.00pm Chris Brickell Guest speaker

7.00pm Event concludes

24 March 2026

5:00 pm

Pride Week Official Launch!

The countdown to Pride Week 2026 starts here! Join us at Shining Peak Brewery to find out what events are lined up & fill your calendar!

Registrations Essential - FREE - Catering Provided...



16 April 2026

7:00 pm

Lil Gay In at ASGARD

Little Gay In is an energetic queer music show hosted by Jason Parker.

17 April 2026

8:00 pm

Dance Party with DJ Jordan Eskra

The ultimate party starter is coming to Taranaki for Pride Week 2026!


About DJ Jordan Eskra


Jordan Eskra is a crowd-favourite DJ with over a decade of experience. He has performed at top events including Sydney Mardi Gras, World Pride, Synthony, and headlined George FM Presents: Sky High. Known for his dynamic sets across house, pop, vocal house, electro, R&B, and anthems, Jordan is a staple of Pride and LGBTQ+ events across New Zealand and internationally.


Whether it’s a festival, nightclub, or headline event, Jordan Eskra delivers unmatched energy and unforgettable vibes every time he hits the decks.

Monthly Events

  • Fri, 27 Feb
    Shining Peak Brewing 🍺
    27 Feb 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Shining Peak Brewing 🍺, 59 Gill Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Location: Shining Peak Brewery Time: 5pm Join us for great drinks and great food!
  • 04 Mar 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
    Puke Ariki, 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Pride Taranaki and Puke Ariki are proud to Launch the Rainbow Archive Project. This is a FREE Event.
  • 08 Mar 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    Lake Mangamahoe, Junction Road, Mangamahoe 4371, New Zealand
    Looking for a relaxed way to connect with community, get moving, and explore our beautiful region? Park in the first carpark on the right, about 45 minutes then join the coffee group at 11.00am at
  • Sun, 08 Mar
    08 Mar 2026, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Pikopiko Eatery, 532 Mangorei Road, Highlands Park, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand
    Come for the walk at Lake Mangamahoe at 10am, or just meet us at the cafe after for some great chat and fab coffee at Piko Piko Eatery, 532 Mangorei Road.
  • Thu, 12 Mar
    Bowlarama Family Entertainment Centre
    12 Mar 2026, 6:50 pm – 8:30 pm
    Bowlarama Family Entertainment Centre, 188 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Come and have a go, its all in good fun, see if you can beat your previous score. If you don't want to bowl, come and cheer us on anyway!
  • Fri, 27 Mar
    Shining Peak Brewing 🍺
    27 Mar 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Shining Peak Brewing 🍺, 59 Gill Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Location: Shining Peak Brewery Time: 5pm Join us for great drinks and great food!
  • Sat, 11 Apr
    Shining Peak Brewing 🍺
    11 Apr 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Shining Peak Brewing 🍺, 59 Gill Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Location: Shining Peak Brewery Time: 5pm Join us for great drinks and great food! Note this is a Saturday as we have Pride Week Events.
  • Sun, 12 Apr
    12 Apr 2026, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
    Puke Ariki, 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand
    Looking for a relaxed way to connect with community, get moving, and explore our beautiful region?

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Sponsors & friends of Pride

Pride Taranaki would like to thank our sponsors for supporting Taranaki Pride Week.

TSB Bank logo
Shining Peak Brewing
TOI Foundation
Jungle Nurseries
Len Lye Centre Govett Brewster Art Gallery
Centre City Logo
Nice Hotel Logo
Rainbow Youth logo
New Plymouth District Council
Puke Ariki Logo
Smokeylemon Creative Agency

St Mary’s Cathedral

Bryan Vickery

Chris Herlihy

Glenn Bennett

Barbara Vague

Graeme Sykes

Suzy Pentlow

Laura Noblejas

Gerald Landrigan

Jono O’Neill

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