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LGBT rights in New Zealand

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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.

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Same-sex sexual activity legal Yes
Equal age of consent Yes
Anti-discrimination laws in employment only Yes
Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services Yes
Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech) Yes
Recognition of same-sex couples (e.g. registered partnership or civil union, etc) Yes (since 2005)
Step-child adoption by same-sex couples Yes
Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military Yes
Same-sex marriages Yes (since 2013)

References

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  1. "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.