LGBT rights in New Zealand
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights in New Zealand have improved a lot in recent years. In 2005 civil partnerships were legalised and 2013 same sex marriages were legalised.[1]
In the past, homosexuality was illegal in New Zealand. It was decriminalised (made legal) in 1986.
Legal summary[change | change source]
| Same-sex sexual activity legal | 
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| Equal age of consent |
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| Anti-discrimination laws in employment only |
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| Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services |
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| Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech) |
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| Recognition of same-sex couples (e.g. registered partnership or civil union, etc) | (since 2005)
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| Step-child adoption by same-sex couples |
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| Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military |
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| Same-sex marriages | (since 2013)
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References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill - First Reading". Hansard Office, New Zealand Parliament. 29 August 2012. Archived from the original on 3 September 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.