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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
Monthly Events
- Tue, 30 Jun
- Thu, 09 Jul
- Sun, 12 Jul12 Jul 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 amWaitara River Bridge, Waitara River Bridge, Waitara 4320, New ZealandTake a stroll along the river with friends, meeting at 9.30am at the Bridge. We'll walk along the river bank to the sea and then back to the town, then head to the Waitara Lunch Bar Café for refreshments, 58 McLean St. Not keen on the walk but want to catch up? Meet us for coffee....
- Sun, 12 Jul
- Fri, 24 Jul
- Sun, 09 Aug
- Sun, 09 Aug09 Aug 2026, 11:00 am – 12:00 pmThe Federal Store, 440 Devon Street East, Strandon, New Plymouth 4312, New ZealandCome for the walk, or meet us at the cafe after for some great chat and fab coffee. Join the Pride Taranaki Team at The Federal Store, 440 Devon St East, New Plymouth, Great Coffee and good conversation
- Thu, 13 Aug
Latest news
TSB and Pride Taranaki come together for Pride Week learning event
TSB people came together this Taranaki Pride Week with Pride Taranaki for a Lunch & Learn event focused on deepening understanding of LGBTQIA+ communities and building more inclusive experiences for customers and employees. The session featured insights from Onjei Bond on the Historical Data Project, an initiative dedicated to collecting, celebrating, documenting, and preserving the rich history of LGBTQIA+ communities across the Taranaki region. Chris Herlihy of Pride Tara
Apr 181 min read
Rainbow Archive Project launches to preserve Taranaki’s queer histories
Pride Taranaki Chair Chris Herlihy, left, and Puke Ariki Archives Curator Glenn Martin search through the archives ahead of the launch of The Rainbow Archive Project.
Feb 252 min read
Lemon Drops | Episode 41 | Pride Week 2026 Visibility, Belonging & Community
In this special episode of Lemon Drops with Smokeylemon, host Anna Richardson sits down with Chris Herlihy from Pride Taranaki to talk about what Pride means in a regional community – and why connection, visibility, and safe spaces matter more than ever. Pride Taranaki is a volunteer-led group focused on building community and being a visible, supportive voice for the rainbow community in Taranaki. From regular monthly catch-ups like walking groups, bowling nights and coffee
Feb 241 min read
Pride Week 2026
Pride Taranaki Pride Week is back from 10–19 April 2026 — and it’s bigger, bolder, and more colourful than ever! 🌈 Across ten fabulous days, we’re bringing our community together with an exciting mix of events that celebrate our stories, creativity, identity and joy. From inspiring conversations and community gatherings to live music, performance, art, workshops and dance-floor moments you won’t forget, there truly is something for everyone.
Feb 180 min read
Sponsors & friends of Pride
Pride Taranaki would like to thank our sponsors for supporting Taranaki Pride Week.
Suzanne Porter
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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