Supporting Transgender people
and their families throughout
New Zealand since 1996.
WHAT AGENDER NEW ZEALAND
PROVIDES
Services Provided
Support Groups in Northland, Hamilton,
East Coast, Manawatu, Dunedin, Wellington & Christchurch
New Groups starting in Hawkes Bay, New Plymouth, and Central Otago
FtM Aotearoa is affiliated to Agender NZ.
Member of I.L.G.A.
Social gatherings in a safe environment.
Acceptance of all forms of gender
difference.
Space for personal growth and development.
National partners support network.
Sources of relevant information.
A monthly Magazine Agender Perspective
Our library with over 200 books,
publications, DVD's and videos on relevant topics.
We also hold a annual conference, the next
being in Hamilton, Queens Birthday Weekend 2010.
In addition to this, AGENDER provides education
to the general public, talks in High schools and we also lobby on a political
level on issues relevant to our community.
WHO CAN JOIN? Anyone who is transgender basically. Agender uses
the term transgender to cover all aspects of the gender continuum. Obviously we
have transgender people but the group is for partners and families also. We also
are happy to accept supporters as members.
DO YOU DO PRE JOINING INTERVIEWS? Sort of. While there is no formal process, it is
important for everyone to feel comfortable in a new environment, so we encourage
people to meet with local coordinators where possible.
MEMBERSHIP FEES As all good organisations need
finances so do we. The fees allow the group to expand and provide additional
services to members. They also help towards promoting the issues of being transgender positively.
Annual National Membership: $30.00
Note: some regions have a local membership fee also
As a non-profit organisation recognised by Inland Revenue, Donations over
$5.00 are tax deductible.
MEETINGS The meetings are held at the local Coordinators
home, at a time convenient to them. Arrangements can be made for those needing
to arrive a bit early to dress.
WHAT HAPPENS AT MEETINGS? Well, it's like any other gathering of people,
lots of talk, gossip and discussion. Sometimes there are special events and
these are identified well in advance.
WHAT DO I TAKE? Yourself, of course, and anything you may need to
dress, make-up, etc. Some members contribute a bottle of wine towards the
refreshments for the evening. A contribution towards supper would also be
greatly appreciated.
WHO RUNS THE GROUP? Each area is voluntarily run by a coordinator. As
this is totally voluntary on their behalf, please respect their home and
privacy. There will be a donation container on the supper table so please pop in
a coin or two to help pay for the tea, coffee and heating etc.
CONDUCT Members shall always conduct themselves, at any
function of the group, in a respectable manner and have regard for the feelings
of other members.
CONFIDENTIALITY
A member shall not identify any other
member in any way, without the express permission of that other member,
unless required by law.
All members will have the strict regard
for other members right to privacy and anonymity
FURTHER INFORMATION Further information can be found in the contact
section Contacts Page
