Charlotte Museum Te Whare Takatāpui-Wāhine o Aotearoa

18/06/2026

The Legislation (Definition of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill is currently before Parliament. If passed, it would allow the law to define who counts as a woman and who counts as a man based solely on biology.

As organisations working to support, protect, and advocate for our trans, gender diverse, intersex, takatāpui, and MVPFAFF+ communities here in Aotearoa, we are deeply concerned about the far-reaching impacts this bill would have.

We’ve signed an open letter addressed to the people of Aotearoa and the MPs who represent them because we need your support to ensure this bill does not pass.

If you’ve ever said you stand with our communities, this is the moment it matters.
Not quietly. Out loud.

Take action:
You can make a submission before 2 July, it only takes a few minutes, and your voice matters.
Submit here: Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill - New Zealand Parliament
Not sure where to start?
QueerSpace has created a helpful submission tool: queerspace.nz/bill
Qtopia has an excellent submission guide: Submission Guide: Legislation (Definition of Woman & Man) Amendment Bill — Qtopia NZ

Our communities deserve safety, dignity, and recognition in law, not exclusion. What happens next depends on all of us.

13/06/2026

Gorgeous day out in the street with our community at the Mana Irawhiti: Defy Definition march. We marched in solidarity displaying our opposition to the "Definitions of woman and man bill.".

We were lucky enough to receive two placards from the march. We are always making history, our next generations need to hear our voices.

Thank you for bringing us together.
Thank you for keeping us safe

04/06/2026

02/06/2026

25/05/2026

SAPPHIC FLASH IS BACK

After a huge success and extremely happy customers, .arte.laura will be back in the Museum doing flash during Velvet Noise.

Event flash prices $70-$150 dollars

Must be a ticket holder.
18+

📅Saturday 30th May 2026
⏰7:00PM
📍The Charlotte Museum

25/05/2026

Today we mourn the passing of Dame Jools Topp — a taonga of Aotearoa, and a woman who shaped what it meant to live proudly and openly as a le***an in this country.

From busking on Queen Street to our own collection, Jools and Lynda have always been part of our story. Jools was not just an entertainer — she was a pioneer who used music, comedy, and unwavering courage to make generations of le***an and sapphic women feel seen.

She lived with breast cancer for 22 years, and never let it define her. We honour that strength.

Deepest aroha to Dame Lynda and all who loved her. The golden thread endures.

Te Whare Takatāpui-Wāhine o Aotearoa | The Charlotte Museum
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Photo Credit Mel Church

22/05/2026

We stand with our trans community.
We see you we love you.

Follow the link in our bio to have your say.

19/05/2026

Electoral Commission Enrolment Workshop
The Electoral Commission will be hosting a workshop with us to inform folks about enrolment, including recent changes, how to navigate name changes, unpublished roll, and lots of time for Q &A.

So if you want to know more or learn for your whānau, come hang with us and add to your election process knowledge.

📅Thursday 21st May 2026
⏰7PM Start
📍The Charlotte Museum, 1 A Howe Street Freemans Bay
All welcome nz