pride wairau
manatōpū
Loud, proud and local!
about us
Pride Wairau Manatōpū is a volunteer-led registered charity dedicated to celebrating and uplifting rainbow communities in Marlborough. Through our annual festival, we champion inclusivity, build understanding, and bring people together to create a more connected and equal community.
our rainbow compass!
because everything fabulous has intention
vision
Our vision is a vibrant, inclusive Wairau where rainbow communities are celebrated, empowered, and free to live authentically—without barriers to acceptance or belonging.
mission
We champion visibility, challenge stereotypes, and educate to uplift rainbow communities. By partnering with organisations and businesses, we empower authentic allyship and embed diversity in their kaupapa.
meet the team
the crew makin' it work, hunty
jesse
chairperson
"Pride isn't just for big cities. It' an opportunity to show our rainbow community that they do belong here, that they can exist exactly as they are, and that they're not alone here in Wairau. It's about fostering acceptance and building a support network for our community..."
gabe
committee
"Pride is an important to me because it is public display of acceptance. I grew up here in Te Tauihu and I know what it feels like to not fit in. The more we educate and celebrate each other the righter the future of our community will be..."