The Hui Takatāpui, the largest gathering of sexually and gender diverse Māori, concluded on Sunday after a glamorous awards evening at Te Papa. The Hui Takatāpui, the single biggest gathering for takatāpui from across the country, was held at Pipitea Marae, Wellington, on 29‐31 October 2010.

The annual Hui Takatāpui and National Takatāpui Awards will see Wellington awash with takatāpui pride this weekend.

The New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF) has joined with Wellington Sexual Health Services to provide a full sexual health screening service for men at the NZAF Āwhina Centre in Wellington. The weekly Sexual Health Clinics will take place every Wednesday between 4pm and 7pm.

There were a record number of new HIV diagnoses in New Zealand in 2008. To mark World AIDS Day the New Zealand AIDS Foundation proudly distribute red ribbons in exchange for donations. Show your support by wearing a red ribbon this World AIDS Day.

The time has finally arrived for us all to celebrate the Hui Takatāpui 2009.