Pride Whanganui

10/10/2026

🌈 GIVEOUT DAY IS ON!

💜 We’ve raised $1,586 through donations, raffles and our quiz night - and with matched funding, that’s already $3,172!

Our goal is to raise $2,500, which will become $5,000 thanks to matched donations from Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust!

Can you help us get there? Every $1 donated becomes $2 while matched funds remain. 💜

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already contributed, donated prizes, bought raffle tickets, joined us for quiz night or supported our fundraising efforts. We couldn’t do it without you!

🌈 Let’s keep the momentum going and smash that $2,500 goal!

💜 Donate here:
https://giveout-day-2026.raiselysite.com/pride-whanganui

Every dollar makes double the difference while matched funds remain!

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08/10/2026

🌈 GIVEOUT DAY IS ON!

If you donate $1, Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust will match it with another $1! That means every dollar you give becomes $2. 💜

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came along to our quiz last night - we’re well on our way to our $2,500 goal!

Let’s smash it! 🌈

💜 Donate here:
https://giveout-day-2026.raiselysite.com/pride-whanganui

Every dollar makes double the difference while matched funds remain!

08/10/2026

07/10/2026

🎓 Rainbow Scholarship applications are OPEN! 🌈

Pride Whanganui is sharing this information on behalf of Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust (RNZCT).

RNZCT has been supporting Rainbow students through its scholarship programme since 2014, and in 2026 they’re set to award their 100th scholarship.

This year, there are multiple $4,000 scholarships available for Rainbow students undertaking tertiary study or vocational training.

Know someone who might be interested? Please pass this information on to them!

📅 Applications close at 5pm on 31 October 2026.

For eligibility, terms and conditions, and to apply, head to the RNZCT website:

🔗 https://rainbownzcharitabletrust.org.nz/scholarships/

Please direct any questions about the scholarships to RNZCT.

07/10/2026

🌈 GiveOUT Day 2026 starts today!

From 7pm Thursday 8 October, 28 Rainbow organisations from Whangārei to Dunedin will come together for GiveOUT Day — hosted by Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust.

The national goal is to raise $150,000 for the mahi that strengthens, connects and celebrates Rainbow communities across Aotearoa.

Here in Whanganui, our goal is $2,500 💜

And there’s an extra reason to give — donations to participating organisations will be matched dollar-for-dollar while matched funds remain, meaning your support can go twice as far.

One donation. Double the impact.

If this kaupapa speaks to you, your donation is a meaningful way to stand behind the work we do here in our local community.

📅 8–12 October
⏰ GiveOUT Day launches from 7pm today, Thursday 8 October

You can support Pride Whanganui here from 7pm:
https://giveout-day-2026.raiselysite.com/pride-whanganui

Help us reach our $2,500 goal! 🌈

📸 Notice created using Canva Pro, with images from Pride Whanganui events and activities earlier this year.

07/10/2026

🌈 Think you know your q***r history?

The Topp Twins are a pretty iconic part of Aotearoa’s q***r history — but in which year did they first appear on television?

A. 1989
B. 1991
C. 1993

Think you know? Then come along to the quiz! 🌈

📅 Thursday 8 October 2026
🕖 7pm
📍 Whanganui Musicians Club, 65 Drews Ave
💰 Cash & EFTPOS available
🎟️ Registration and tickets are required for everyone attending — including children. Please make sure everyone in your group is registered and has a ticket.
🎫 Ticket Link: https://events.humanitix.com/pride-whanganui-q***r-quiz-2026

Between you, me, and the 3,400+ followers of Pride Whanganui on Facebook...

The answer is B. 1991! 😉

But shhh... don't tell Bill, our brilliant quizmaster.

06/10/2026

What a day! 🏳️‍🌈

We’ve had such a great time at the Living Well, Ageing Well Expo today at the Whanganui War Memorial Centre.

Our biggest takeaway from the day was just how many grandparents and whānau are looking for ways to support their grandchildren and extended family. We had some really lovely conversations, handed out plenty of resources, and made some great new connections along the way.

There was also some amazing line dancing, kapa haka performances, and so many fantastic organisations and community groups sharing what they do and supporting our Whanganui community.

A special shout-out to our booth neighbours, Multicultural Council of Rangitikei/Whanganui, Community House Whanganui and the Whanganui Kai Hub! It was lovely spending the day alongside you all. 🏳️‍🌈

And a special thank you to Miriam for jumping into our “we are here” photo — because I am, apparently, a professional photo dodger. 😂

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Pride Whanganui table for a chat, picked up some resources or just came to say hello. We’ve loved being part of such a great day and connecting with our wider community.

Lots of conversations, lots of resources handed out, and plenty of new connections made. What a day! 🏳️‍🌈

- Hayley @ Pride Whanganui

04/10/2026

🤔 Think you know your q***r history?

The New Zealand Government passed the Civil Union Act 2004, but which year did it officially come into effect?

A. 2004
B. 2005
C. 2006

Think you know? Then come along to the quiz! 🌈

📅 Thursday 8 October 2026
🕖 7pm
📍 Whanganui Musicians Club, 65 Drews Ave
💰 Cash & EFTPOS available

🎟️ Registration and tickets are required for everyone attending — including children. Please make sure everyone in your group is registered and has a ticket.

🎫 Ticket Link: https://events.humanitix.com/pride-whanganui-q***r-quiz-2026

Between you, me, and the 3,400+ followers of Pride Whanganui on Facebook...

The answer is B. 2005! 😉

But shhh... don't tell Bill, our brilliant quizmaster.

So… You Think You Can Quiz? 🧠🏳️‍🌈

Get your team together and join Pride Whanganui for a fun-filled evening of q***r trivia, questionable confidence and good vibes as we celebrate GiveOUT Day! 🎉

Bring your best trivia buffs, your random-fact-obsessed friend, Nana, the kids — whoever you think will help build the ultimate quiz team! The more knowledge, the better! 👀

Expect Pride-related questions, a few that may leave you asking more questions than they answer, spot prizes and a Black Box Auction — all while raising funds to support Pride Whanganui and the work we do in our community.

Come as a team, or come solo! If you’re flying solo, join our Hub Team on the night and make some new quiz buddies. 💜

📅 Thursday 8 October 2026
🕖 7pm
📍 Whanganui Musicians Club, 65 Drews Ave
💰 Cash & EFTPOS available

🎟️ Registration and tickets are required for everyone attending — including children. Please make sure everyone in your group is registered and has a ticket.
Ticket Link: https://events.humanitix.com/pride-whanganui-q***r-quiz-2026

👥 Build your team!
Teams can have up to 8 people — so round up your favourite trivia experts and get your crew together! Got more than 8? No worries, make it two teams and battle it out for quiz-night glory. 🏆🧠

🎁 Every ticket sold goes into our spot prize draw on the night!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly — bring the whole crew!

🚫🍷 As this is a family-friendly event, no alcohol will be permitted on site. This is a completely alcohol-free event.

🍬 We’ll have some nibbles, sweets and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase on the night, with all proceeds helping support our fundraising efforts.

🌈 Need to stock up on your Pride merch? No problem! We’ll also have our Pride merch stall set up on the night, with some excellent goodies available to purchase. Pick up something fabulous while supporting Pride Whanganui! 🏳️‍🌈✨

GiveOUT Day is a national day of giving supporting LGBTTQIA+ projects, community groups and not-for-profit organisations across Aotearoa, organised by Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust.

Bring your best trivia knowledge, your worst guesses and your competitive spirit. We’ll see you there! 🏆

04/10/2026

🌈 WHAT A WEEK WE HAVE LINED UP! 🌈

We’ve got a busy one at the Hub and out in the community!

🗓️ MONDAY
Our team is busy planning for our Q***r Quiz as part of our Give Out Day fundraiser! 🌈📝
There’s plenty to get sorted before Thursday night!

☀️ TUESDAY
LIVING WELL EXPO
📍 Whanganui War Memorial Centre
🕙 10am - 3pm

Come along, say hi and check out what’s happening in our community!

🎲 WEDNESDAY
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
📍 The Hub
🕕 From 6pm

Ready to roll some dice, battle questionable creatures and probably make some decisions your team definitely didn’t see coming? 🎲🐉

Our Youth Group isn’t running this Wednesday due to the school holidays, but we’ll see you again soon!

🌈 THURSDAY
Q***R QUIZ - GIVE OUT DAY! 🌈
📅 Thursday 8 October
🕡 6.30pm - late
📍 Whanganui Musicians Club, Drews Ave

Grab your team, brush up on your q***r trivia and come along for a fun night - all while helping us raise funds for the Hub! 💜

🏳️‍🌈 FRIDAY
HUB OPEN DAY
🕛 12pm - 6pm
📍 The Hub

Our doors are open! Come in, have a chat, hang out and see what’s happening.

And to our young people - if you’re looking for somewhere to go during the school holidays, you’re very welcome to drop into the Hub on Friday. 💜🏳️‍🌈

See you around the community this week! ✨

04/10/2026

Living Well, Ageing Well Expo - Tuesday 6 October

Pride Whanganui is pleased to be part of the Living Well, Ageing Well Expo, Tuesday, at the Whanganui War Memorial Centre, alongside around 55 local organisations, services and community groups.

It’s a great opportunity to come along, connect with local organisations, find out what’s happening across our community and discover some of the support, activities and services available in Whanganui.

We’re looking forward to being there alongside so many other great Whanganui organisations and having a chance to chat with people about Pride Whanganui and the community we support.

Whanganui War Memorial Centre
Tuesday 6 October
10am - 3pm
Free entry

Come along and say hello!

Living Well Ageing Well Expo 2026: Tuesday 6 October

Living Well Ageing Well/Te Ara Kite Oranga Expo is at the Whanganui War Memorial Centre on Tuesday 6 October from 10am to 3pm.

The idea for an Expo originally came from U3A Whanganui, who were keen to bring back an event specifically focused on older people in our community, as Whanganui hasn’t had an event like this for several years.

This sparked conversations between local organisations about how they could work together to bring an event like this to life. The planning group includes Whanganui District Council, Te Oranganui, Whanganui Regional Health Network, Age Concern Whanganui, Your Way | Kia Roha, U3A Whanganui and Grey Power Whanganui.

During planning, Grey Power shared that the Minister for Seniors, Hon Casey Costello, would be visiting Whanganui on 6 October for their Grey Power Whanganui meeting. The timing aligned perfectly, and the Living Well, Ageing Well Expo began to take shape.

The Expo has grown into a significant community event, with around 55 organisations, services and community groups involved.

It is a free community event and will give people an opportunity to connect with local services, discover what support and activities are available, and find information that can help them live and age well in Whanganui.

There will be guest speakers throughout the day, with Minister Costello delivering the keynote address from 2pm to 3pm. Other speakers include:
• Tim Crowe – Civil Defence & Emergency Management, 10.15am to 10.45am
• Josie Hartley – Safety in the Home, 11am to 11.30am
• Michaela O’Brien – Enduring Powers of Attorney, 11.45am to 12.15pm
• Dr Jan Gregson: Brain Health, 1pm to 1.30pm

Ngā Tai o Te Awa’s line dancing group and IDEA Services Kapa Haka will be performing around lunchtime.

The organising group is really excited to see the event come together and hopes it will be an enjoyable and informative day for older people, their whānau and the wider community.

“A special thank you goes to all of the exhibitors, including the organisations, services and social groups who will be part of the Expo. Their involvement and support are a huge part of bringing this event to life, and we simply couldn’t do it without them.”