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The Best Episodes of Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here Season 1

Every episode of Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here Season 1!

Join Eli Matthewson for a journey through the untold history of New Zealand's queer community, celebrating the resilience of trailblazers who pushed for an inclusive Aotearoa

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here Season 1 Episode 1 - Seeing is Believing: Queer Representation in Media
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    #1 - Seeing is Believing: Queer Representation in Media

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    Join Eli Matthewson for a journey through the untold history of New Zealand's queer community, celebrating the resilience of trailblazers who pushed for an inclusive Aotearoa.

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  2. Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here Season 1 Episode 2 - Fighting for Our Rights: Homosexual Law Reform
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    #2 - Fighting for Our Rights: Homosexual Law Reform

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    After six teens are acquitted of killing a gay man in a public park, the queer community rallies to fight for Homosexual Law Reform—sparking a fierce battle with conservative groups.

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  3. Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here Season 1 Episode 3 - Resilience: New Zealand's Fight Against AIDS
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    #3 - Resilience: New Zealand's Fight Against AIDS

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    The first series to revisit New Zealand’s AIDS crisis and its impact on gay men. We meet Michael Stevens, diagnosed with HIV at 27 in 1988, who survived hospice stays long enough to access groundbreaking HIV treatments. The episode also honours Bruce Burnett, a pioneer in New Zealand’s fight against HIV, and Denny Marks, the first New Zealander known to die from the virus.

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  4. Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here Season 1 Episode 4 - Beyond the Binary: Trans Stories
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    #4 - Beyond the Binary: Trans Stories

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    Exploring New Zealand’s trans history on mainstream TV for the first time, this episode introduces figures like Peter Alexander, a trans man who fled Palmerston North due to public scrutiny, and Carmen Rupe, a pioneering trans icon who paved the way for Georgina Beyer to become the world’s first trans member of parliament.

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  5. Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here Season 1 Episode 5 - Love Thy Neighbour: The Church and the Rainbow Community
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    #5 - Love Thy Neighbour: The Church and the Rainbow Community

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    Notorious Christian speaker Sy Rogers once preached 'healing' from homosexuality, an experience host Eli Matthewson personally witnessed. We hear from Joan Bellingham, a nurse subjected to 12 years of electroconvulsive therapy due to her sexuality, and from former pastor Andre Afamasaga, who later became a leading critic of conversion practices after attempting to ‘fix’ his own sexuality. WARNING: Contains references to suicide.

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  6. Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here Season 1 Episode 6 - Thank You For Your Service...But Not Your Identity: Queer in the Public Sector
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    #6 - Thank You For Your Service...But Not Your Identity: Queer in the Public Sector

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    During WWII, Kiwi female impersonators played a vital role in maintaining morale. Yet, post-war, the Defence Force and Police classified homosexuality and trans identity as psychiatric disorders, with severe consequences for those serving. We also discuss the 2018 Auckland Pride Parade’s controversial ban on uniformed officers and its impact on takatāpui police officers working to foster understanding within the force

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Seeing is Believing: Queer Representation in Media" is the best rated episode of "Queer Aotearoa: We've Always Been Here" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/1/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Fighting for Our Rights: Homosexual Law Reform".