Rainbow (Aniwaniwa) Connection
Purpose: set up functional DLO working group linked with partners in Tamaki Makaurau to
increase Trust and confidence within the Rainbow Community.
Develop a working model hat is transferable to other Districts across NZ.
What we have done so far
March 2016 Link in with National DLO group – SLT paper reviewed. National group disbands SLT
paper never completed. Section 9(2)(a) Official , Tas
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in with Pan Auckland DLO group.
28/04/2016 Initial meeting with GLBTI external stakeholders
Sought input – what would good look like how do we get their together
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ID two officers doing a great job (good work brought to attention of supervisors and DC)
Agree to ¼ face to face meetings
Monthly email updates
EOI and form Rainbow DLO working group
18/05/2016 First meeting Rainbow connection DLO’s Pan Auckland set up
Establish priorities and leads
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Training –
to develop and lead district training
to look at Te Puna
training and social media type training package - longer term
2. Branding – Section 9(2)(a) Official Information Act 1982 Link with MPES Confirm DLO brand, link in with
Wardens and increase visibility of capable guardians
3.
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Organise Pride 25th Feb 2017 and BGO 12th Feb 2017 -
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Data collection – knowing our business –
5. Media and comms – Section 9(2)(a) Official Information Act 1982
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Support agencies and urgent contacts lists for GLBTI referrals –
08/07/2016 second meeting with GLBTI external Partners NZ Aids Foundation
Positive feedback about Police intervention with trans that had been assaulted and initially received
poor response from Counties PSU - DLO linked in and good commentary about the wrap around
service from Section 9(2)(a) Official Information Act 1982 who conducted the interview. Partners real y pleased to have the
ability to come directly to people that they know and can trust and be supported.
Happy with 1/4ly meetings and monthly emails providing updates.
03/08/2016 Police presentation to Auckland Council and GLBTI partners at Rainbow Youth. Updated
Council and attendees about the work that Police are doing and plans for the future. Very positive
feedback from all.
03/08/2016 Second meeting Rainbow DLO group
1. Training developed and underway in Counties - positive feedback
2.
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Branding -
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both away no update
3. PRIDE and BGO – planning wel underway - invitations to be sent out to SLT and NM’s
4. Data Collection - setting up GLBTI reference on files for tracking and approaches being
made to IT for M / F / G for Gender Diverse to match census recording. FMC on board in CM
and will ensure reference is attached to GLBTI matters
5.
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Media and comms
linking in with
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working on plans for filmed training social media clip ongoing
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Contacts and Victim referral –
on leave - handed over to
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of contact for GLBTI victims and link to GLBTI support groups ongoing.
Minutes sent out and action points highlighted.
08/08/16 Link in Via GAYNZ website re robbery of Zakk d’Larte (Zachary DAVIES),
artist/designer/performer/model and is well known in the gay community (article below). He has
previously been the victim of a hate inspired assault. The attack occurred in CMD at the Westfield
Train Station on Friday night. 160806/5468
http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/45/article_18627.php
August 2016 : Link in with Victim support (Section 9(2)(a) Official Information Act 1982) link into CM training and
offer to facilitate meeting with support agencies and set up referrals index and provide practical
tools for VS after the initial band aid is applied. VS only 24/7 support network.
22/08/2016 Section 9(2)(a) Official Information Act 1982 presented to the Auckland Council
Rainbow Communities Advisory Panel at Auckland Town Hall. Building networks and spreading
positive messages about a genuine commitment to Police Values and the Strategic Plan being
operationalised to ensure all people are safe and feel safe. Inspiring Trust and Confidence in the
GLBTI Community.
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23/08/2016 - Five staff attend Diversity Conference at Auckland
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. Group to document and feedback
to DLO Rainbow connection.
Changing the culture of a large organisation was the focus of Angela Workman-Stark’s
session at our inaugural Diversity Summit in Auckland on August 23.
The recently retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) chief superintendent gave 24 years
of service to the force, most recently overseeing the implementation of an organisation-wide
action plan around diversity and inclusion.
Angela, shared the significant challenges the RCMP faced, the strategies the organisation
employed and the lessons New Zealand businesses can learn from the Canadian experience.
She is just one of several high-profile speakers at the day-long event, which provides a unique
opportunity for Kiwi organisations to learn about initiatives creating a more inclusive culture in
workplaces around the world. The summit showcased local companies that are maximising the
economic and staff-focused benefits of diversity and reveal how their initiatives can be scaled to
suit businesses of all sizes from all sectors.
6 Sept 2016 Meeting with Pan Auckland District Commanders and Assistant Commissioner to update
on plans. Postponed. 2 x DC promoted to Asst Commissioner
13/09/2016 PSU delivered GLBTI training Auckland by Section 9(2)(a) Official
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27th October 2016 Rainbow Connections working group catch up meeting
18-20th November 2016 Invited by NZ Aids Foundation to National Hui Takatapu 2016 at Otara MIT
Marae.
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attended some of the Hui. Excellent networks established and good visibility for Police in a
challenging space.
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Meeting with External Stakeholders – Catch up with Pride organisers Rainbow Youth Gay NZ Outline
NZAF etc
24/11/2016 Presentation to the Tamaki Makaurau 3 x DC’s - concept of TM Rainbow Connections
supported and endorsed.
SLT paper sent out for consultation to change NIA M/F and add G for gender diverse to align with
Census data col ection.
1st December 2016 World Aids day over $200 TBC Section 9(2)(a) Official rais
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Makaurau Rainbow Connections planning meeting for Pride and BGO.
22/12/2016 Police accepted to March in the Feb 2017 Pride Parade. Section 9(2)(a) Official Information Act 1982
congratulates Police on completing actions and achieving results to improve visibility and trust in
confidence in Police in eth GLBTIQ+ Community.
25th February 2017 Police Marched at Pride lead by Section 9(2)(a) Official Information Act 1982 live streams and facebook
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s a you tube clip interwoven with Police photos from Pride and
promoting DLOs. Police face book posting with 13000 hits for World Trans awareness day.
Victim Support request Police training booked for May to better understand GLBTI.
April 2017 Stakeholders Meeting – Focus on increasing visibility of DLO’s
Agree social media messaging all about did you know we have DLO’s and this is where to find them…
May 2017 Presentation to Corrections – Probations Upper North chal enge what they need to do
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attend and support police. Agree to launch training designed by Police and supported by
stakeholders for Corrections staff. Follow up meeting planned 22nd May at Corrections office.
17 May 2017
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and NZ Police are right behind it!
#IDAHOT2017
https://www.facebook.com/NZPolice/videos/1093341264133189/
July 2017
Section 9(2)(a) Official Information Act 1982 receive awards from Police for services. Social
media on the awards reached thousands within days with over 1500 likes and over 4700 views of
the video.
August 2017
Sponsorship regarding rainbow lanyards with Police values and crest 1000 lanyards received and
distributed to DLO and rainbow friendly staff.
Update DLO list on Police website.
Start filming and working with Student Communication and Safe Practices Charitable Trust (SCSP)
teachers and students access portal linking them to information and scenarios support groups etc re
range of topical issues including bullying suicide, cyber and Rainbow - link sto Outline and DLO’s.
Portal provides interactive scholitics encouraging learning and support for students and teachers
who are accessing more and more on line.
September 2017 Facebook design a T shirt for Pride 2018 competition runs with amazing rainbow
themed entries. Top three entries voted on by DLO’s across NZ and three finalists go up on
facebook for public voting. Rainbow NZ overwhelming favourite.
Quotes to print t- shirt sought and winner announced 6th October on national police Facebook site.
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sent out to partners.
Corrections and Ministry of Justice (support in principle) Police paper to progress the addition of
the gender diverse option to the current M/ F options available in NZP data base. Paper submitted
for review by Section 9(2)(a) Official Information Act 1982 who support the paper being presented to the Police
Senior Leadership.
October 2017
Approval in principle from Commissioner Bush to have Rainbow Police car for Pride 2018. Section
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to assist with project and design. Plan to launch at Pride week 2018.
Publish winner T shirt Competition -
https://www.facebook.com/NZPolice/photos/a.654738734660113.1073741827.183410325126292/
1184367631697218/?type=3&theater
December 2017
Set up National Rainbow high level group with Health (policy) and State Services Commission, MBIE,
MSD, IRD etc
Share resources and support for M / F / G options in data collection
SCSP workshop in Wgtn linking in with ACC
Support Rainbow Corrections group to get into PRIDE.
January 2018
Working with Human Rights Commission on review of police training package
Ongoing work with SCSP on student teacher portal for students and teachers to access on line
support and advice
Starting work on pamphlet for same sex couples on Family Harm situations – Section 9(2)(a) Official Information Act 1982
Rainbow pins received and promoted
February 2018
Working with NZ Aids Foundation ending HIV project to test at various sites across Auckland during
Feb and March – supporting in T shirts and promoting DLO’s as point of contact for people weary
of Police.
8th Feb launch rainbow police car on Seven Sharp, The Herald and facebook.
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/seven-sharp/clips/police-car-gets-a-rainbow-makeover-for-auckland-
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The thin blue line will turn all the colours of the rainbow at this year's Pride festival.
The police have launched a one-of-a-kind rainbow police car for the festival and the Pride parades in Wellington
and Auckland.
Police Commissioner Mike Bush said the vehicle was a visible representation of the force's commitment to
diversity.
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Hundreds of people will march in Auckland's Pride parade down Ponsonby Rd.
"As an organisation we look to encourage staff to 'use who they are' not 'lose who they are' when becoming a
police officer," he said.
"Therefore it's important to encourage staff to show pride in the communities they represent."
Bush said he was proud of the work the police had done in recent years to build relationships with the LGBT
community.
He, along with uniformed staff, would accompany the rainbow car at the Auckland parade on February 17 and the
Wellington parade on March 10.
In 2017, the police , which was designed to support Māori Language Week.
Bush said the rainbow car was not a permanent addition to the police fleet, as the decorations were removable.
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The car would be returned to circulation with standard police livery after the festival.
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http://www.flava.co.nz/hot-linkz/nz-polices-new-rainbow-vehicle-for-pride-festival-is-amazing/
A police car will stand out more than ever as a one-of-a-kind rainbow-coloured patrol car
makes its debut for the Auckland Pride Festival.
The rainbow car was created to celebrate the police force's commitment to diversity and
to acknowledge the important relationship between the police and the country's Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ+) communities.The vibrant
car will be on show at the Pride Parade and at associated Pride festival events.
Inspector Phillips said the spark of inspiration for the car's new look came from the warm
welcome given to the police's Te Reo Pirihimana car which was designed to support
Maori Language Week.
Check out the New Zealand Police car for Māori language week here!
She put in one call and the rest is pride history.
In a first for the NZ police, the colourful car will be cruising in the Pride Parade and
driven by the Police Commissioner.
Police Commissioner Mike Bush said the rainbow car was a visible representation of the
police value of diversity.
"As an organisation, we look to encourage staff to 'use who they are' not 'lose who you
are' when becoming a police officer," he said.
"Therefore it's important to encourage staff to show pride in the communities they
represent.
Uniformed Police staff will march alongside the rainbow car at the Pride Parade on
February 17.
This is freaaaaaaaking cool!!
Big Gay Out – Auckland Coyle Park 11th Feb 2018 (Cancelled last minute after setting up due to
storm) – took rainbow Police car to Family Bar - massive positive response and interaction with
Public
Filmed clips with DLO’s for Student Communication and Safer Practice Charitable Trust (SCSP) portal
Pride Parade 17th February 2018 Ponsonby Auckland -
Sponsored “Unconditional Love” float in Pride Parade
Launch of Pride T shirts and stickers / QR code linking to Police website
