Kia ora! On the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, across New Zealand there will be picnic events to celebrate love, equality and acceptance.

Coinciding with the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, the I STAND WITH YOU art project will take place in Otara, South Auckland, New Zealand May 12-17 2014 and will feature posters designed by various artists.

Helen Clark, head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and former New Zealand Prime Minister issued a strong statement of support for the Day

The focus was on education in New Zealand for IDAHO 2012 with the launch of a nationwide anti-bullying program.