Pride returns to NZ amidst rising anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment from the US

It is Pride Month in New Zealand, with the LGBTQ plus community making the most of the summer sun to celebrate.

But, at the same time it’s a celebration that feels increasingly under threat.

The return of the Trump administration has seen a rise in laws attacking the trans community and limiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

It’s even seen one US state look at trying to overturn gay marriage.

And while the US may be thousands of k's away, our connected world means attitudes there can be easily imported here... We already saw that last year with rainbow crossing vandalisms and the ongoing backlash against drag queen story times.

Today on The Front Page, chair of the Auckland Pride board, Bhen Goodsir, is with us to discuss how Pride celebrations are going in an uncertain landscape.

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