Frances Arns
Rainbow community wants hate speech laws to include them
The Royal Commission into the Christchurch mosque attacks has recommended the creation of a new offence under the Crimes Act, which would make it illegal to intentionally stir up hatred against racial… Audio
Sweat with Pride: raising money for Rainbow health in August
Lockdowns have taken a huge toll on our mental health - in particular for those in the Rainbow Community. Charity Rainbow Youth says it was still catching up from last lockdown as Auckland moved back… Audio
Calls for NZ to ban gay conversion therapies
The pressure is on the Government to follow Britain's lead and ban gay conversion therapies. Theresa May's Conservative government is planning to outlaw the controversial practice, as part of a… Audio
Rainbow Youth urges govt to ban gay conversion therapies
There are calls for the Government to follow Britain's lead and outlaw gay conversion therapies. The practice is often carried out by church pastors, who encourage people to suppress their feelings… Audio
Mental health inquiry a long time coming - sector responds
People working in the mental health sector welcome an inquiry, but say it will 'mean nothing' if it's not well resourced. Audio