Holding Our Own

  I am hugely excited to share, the early baby steps start to, our new sister group of HOO Wellington!  Yay and congrats to Julia and Paul who have stepped up and taken on the role of support facilitators in Wellington, connecting our parents and starting the conversation of supporting and loving our LGBTQ children [...]

Hi all See you on the 3 August At Rainbow Youth 11 Edinburgh St, Auckland, 1010 entrance at the back in Abbey Street 6:30 pm   This month we celebrated a life changing 30 years since the Homosexual Law Reform Act was passed in 1986. Many reasons make me feel pleased and proud to be in [...]

Since we last met…. Sometimes I wonder if there is any value that the HOO group holds, is it enough, do I do enough, it seems to ebb and wane and I think ahh maybe people are getting it, maybe this is not necessary anymore but the something like Orlando Florida shooting happens and I know [...]

Hi every one we are back on track starting 1st of June Holding our own meeting 1st June 2016! Wow!! The year is flying by please join me at the new premises of rainbow youth. 11 Edinburugh Street   (Just off K Road) Auckland 1010 New Zealand We will as ususal  meet at close to [...]

Hello HOO Yip can you believe it we are racing up to the next meeting - it is crazy to me how fast the month flies by. It has been a crazy busy time but it has also been a good month, I hope you have also had a good month. 6th of April is [...]

Stunning Banner by Drew and Karen completed the look, everyone got in the spirit even Tallulah!  I was so Proud of our parents and allies - Thanks to everyone!

Kia Ora HOO Parents Sorry no pics or facilitating tit bits........ Just a quickie, since we had just connected a moment ago, or so it feels…. Welcome back after that Wham Bam amazing Proud Pride Start to the year and here we are off and running again. First meet up on the 2nd of March [...]

HOLDING OUR OWN - HOO in Pride for the first time! Holding Our Own Hoo proudly participated in the NZ Pride 2016 alongside their very special supporters Rainbow Youth. Our parents and allies of LGBTQ were overwhelmed by the warm encouragement that rocked us forward! I have to say we were a wonderful colourful spectacle [...]

HOLDING OUR OWN with PROUD, PRIDE, PARENTS Marched for the FIRST TIME!!   Kia ora my Proud Pride Parents and allies As part of the Auckland Pride Parade Festival 2016, the Auckland Pride Parade will be held on the 20th February 2016 We will walk with our biggest supporters - RainbowYOUTH! RainbowYOUTH has paid for [...]

HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO YA!! I hope this mail finds you well, refreshed and busy in this New Year Yay 2016 - Gonna be great! I know its been a while since we last met but it was necessary. I am back, feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the year, I hope you are [...]