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Gender and sexuality Overview This chapter covers laws and services relevant to trans, intersex, takatāpui and queer people. This includes things like updating your legal documents, accessing healthcare, and protection from discrimination. Definitions The language we use to describe sex and gender…
Changing my legal documents Birth certificate It is straightforward to change the sex marker and name on your birth certificate, passport, health documents and driver’s licence in New Zealand. You can apply for some of these changes online. In other cases, you’ll…
Changing my legal documents Driver’s licence How do I change the name and sex marker on my driver’s licence? Your driver’s licence doesn’t include a sex marker, but you can update the driver’s licence database with the right sex marker. You can…
Changing my legal documents Health records How do I change the name and sex marker on my health records? To change the name and sex markers on your health records, you just need to ask your regular health professional to update the…
Changing my legal documents School records How do I change the name and sex marker on my school records? You can ask your school to update the name and sex marker they use for you on a day-to-day basis, even if you…
Human rights and discrimination Overview It is your legal right to be, and publicly identify as, any gender or sex in your everyday life and interactions with others, no matter what sex you were assigned when you were born. This might mean…
Human rights and discrimination Going to prison Prison Operations Manual, Induction I.10, Movements M.03–04 If you are trans and going to prison, prison staff must meet with you to discuss how to best support your needs. This meeting must happen within three…
Dealing with discrimination and bullying What can I do if I’m being harassed for being trans? Human Rights Act 1993, s 21 (1)(a),(m) Harassment is illegal, regardless of your gender or sex. As well as this, the law protects you from discrimination…
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