Directory of Wellington’s Gay Friendly Services
Here are some of the services in Wellington for gay people
Services Listed Here
- Angelo Giannoutsos
- Aro St. Video Shop
- Ashley Lovatt International Travel Broker
- Celebrant
- Civil Union Celebrant
- Craft House
- Empower Coaching
- Eventimento NZ Ltd
- Flow Events Ltd
- Grant Jones Massage
- Harbour City Funeral Home
- Human Rights Commission
- Julz Darroch - Personal Trainer
- Keith Crawford - Real Estate
- Lattice Consulting
- Lavalava Flower Studio
- Malcolm Pacific
- Matthews Eyewear & Eyecare
- Men's Treatment and Hair Removal Clinic
- Photography by Woolf
- PureGayNZ.com - Gay and Lesbian Tourism
- RE/MAX Leaders MREINZ
- Robin Henderson Chartered Accountants
- Ross Scott - Celebrant
- Special Risk Insurance
- Waddell Johnston McCarthy
- Wellington Police Diversity Liason Officer
Angelo Giannoutsos
| Phone: | (04) 938 3898 |
| Web: | http://www.angelo.co.nz/ |
| Email: | studio@angelo.co.nz |
A local Wellington artist - original male nudes.
Aro St. Video Shop
| Phone/FAX: | (04) 801 7101 |
| Email: | letterbox@arovideo.co.nz |
| Web: | http://www.arovideo.co.nz/ |
| Hours: | 9.00am to 10.00pm, 7 days |
| Location: | 97 Aro Street, Wellington |
A list of the Gay Themed videos can be made by checking "Gay/Lesbian" on the pop-up menu under subgenre on the search page at the web site. Or for a less accurate but more defined search, just enter keywords. Censorship information is available for more recent titles.
Ashley Lovatt International Travel Broker
| Phone | (04) 978 2334 |
| Contact: | Ashley Lovatt (04) 978 2334 or 027 485 1091 |
| FAX: | (04) 978 2321 |
| Email: | Ashley.Lovatt@travelmanagers.co.nz |
| Mail: | Travel Managers P O Box 10 844 Wellington |
| Location: | Level 3, PSA House, 11 Aurora Terrace (Just off The Terrace) |
Member of I.A.T.A. and bonded T.A.A.N.Z. member with over 30 years experience.
We know the World and take care of you.
Celebrant
| Contact: | Rev Norman Knipe |
| Phone: | (04) 971 5888 021 215 1663 |
| FAX: | (04) 971 5885 |
| E-mail: | norman.knipe@paradise.net.nz |
| Web: | http://www.wellingtoncelebrant.com |
| Hours: | Available at any time |
| Location: | 1/30A Dunns Street Silverstream, Upper Hutt 5019 |
For either civil or religious ceremonies
Celebrations (marriage, civil unions, funerals and others).
Conducted a number of Commitment Ceremonies before the Civil Union Act was passed and now registered as a Civil Union Celebrant.
Civil Union Celebrant
| Contact: | Sarah |
| Phone: | (04) 976 4046 |
| E-mail: | celebrant_sarah@yahoo.co.nz |
| Web: | http://www.celebrantsarah.vpweb.co.nz/ |
| Fees: | By arrangement |
| Location: | Wellington |
When the Civil Union Act was introduced in New Zealand in 2005, I was thrilled that gay couples could finally be legally joined.
As an approved Civil Union Celebrant, it is my pleasure to create and solemnise a beautiful ceremony that is as individual as you are
Specialist professional DIY Ceremonial Stationary and Accessories
| Contacts: | David and Mary |
| Phone: | (04) 499 4499 |
| FAX: | (04) 499 4496 |
| Email: | David@CraftHouse.co.nz |
| Web: | www.crafthouse.co.nz |
| Mail: | P O Box 22226 Khandallah Wellington, 6035 |
| Location: | Craft House Ltd 47 – 53 Hutt Road Thorndon Wellington |
| Hours: | 7 Days – see website for regular hours. Other times on request/by appointment. |
| Charge: | Variable… from complimentary to costs as quoted based on requirements. |
A family owned Arts and Crafts Store in Wellington with a growing reputation for assisting in the area of Wedding and Civil Union stationery. Our approach is to assist with design as required, to contribute in the area of product and other services such as printing and cutting, and to facilitate (and educate) couples to create/assemble their own invitations, reception stationery and requirements etc. to a professional standard - while adding a very personal and unique dimension.
References are available on request, and we invite couples to attend our monthly complimentary/no obligation session on DIY Stationery. (See our website for details).
Workshop and equipment resources to assemble invitations and stationery requirements are also complimentary.
We provide support, advice and resources to add a very personal, customised and professional dimension towards and up to that very special day for all couples.
Empower Coaching
Personal and Business Coaching
| Contact: | Grant |
| Phone: | (04) 387 3643 |
| Email: | grant@empowercoaching.co.nz |
| Web: | http://www.empowercoaching.co.nz |
Take a new direction with your professional life! Is it time for a change?
I support people to achieve their personal, professional or business goals with the least amount of time, energy, money and stress.
I am a registered coach, and I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, in a mentoring and coaching role. Let me help you to create the life or business you desire.
Please contact Grant for a free 30-minute coaching session on a topic of your choice and without obligation.
Eventimento NZ Ltd
| Phone: | 027 222 5516 |
| Contact: | Jonathan Smith (09) 846 3768 |
| Email: | eventimento@xtra.co.nz |
Manager - Buffy and Bimbo
Creative Director - Queen of the Whole Universe .
Flow Events Ltd
| Contact: | Amy Fitzgerald |
| Phone: | (04) 976 6496 |
| Email: | flow@flowevents.co.nz |
| Web: | http://www.flowevents.co.nz |
Flow Events is a comprehensive event management company that can help take your event to the next level. We specialise in sustainable event, and in particular, carbon neutral conferencing within the government, tertiary education and private sectors.
Grant Jones Massage
| Contact: | Grant, (04) 387 3643 |
| E-mail: | grantjones@xtra.co.nz |
| Mail: | 12 Buckingham Street Kilbirnie Wellington, 6023 |
| Location: | Off Queens Drive on the Melrose Hill |
| Hours: | By appointment afternoons/evenings and some weekends |
| Charge: | $60 per hour; $35 per 1/2 hour |
Therapeutic massage and bodywork for relaxation and pleasure and to relieve stress and tension. Neuro-muscular therapy and remedial exercises to treat injuries.
Treat yourself to a pleasurable experience from a registered and experienced professional.
Harbour City Funeral Home
| Phone: | (04) 387 8301 |
| Web: | http://www.funeral-link.co.nz/ |
| Hours: | 24 hours |
| Contact: | Simon Manning (04) 5700-111 |
| Mail: | P O Box 14366 Wellington |
| Location: | 56 Onepu Road Kilbirnie Wellington |
Sensitive service will always be received.
Human Rights Commission
| Phone: | (04) 473 9981 |
| Freephone: | 0800 496 877 |
| Hours | 8.30am-5pm |
| E-mail: | infoline@hrc.co.nz |
| Web address: | http://www.hrc.co.nz/ |
| Mail: | PO Box 12-411 Thorndon Wellington |
For information on human rights, or to discuss possible complaints, call the Commission and speak to an Information Adviser.
Objectives: To promote and protect human rights in Aotearoa New Zealand
Click here for what The New Zealand Human Rights Act says about protection against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation
Julz Darroch - Personal Trainer
| Contact: | Julz Darroch |
| Phone: | 021 833 976 |
| Address: | PO Box 11267 Wellington, 6142 |
| Email: | julz@julzdarroch.co.nz |
| Web URL: | http://www.julzdarroch.co.nz |
Julz is a gay Wellington based mobile personal trainer, motivator and fitness educator working providing fitness solutions to suit a diverse range of people. Training to get the body you want OR training to be happy in the body you've got. BE FEARLESS.
Keith Crawford - Real Estate
| Phone: | (04) 619 1007 |
| FAX: | (04) 566 5399 |
| Email: | Keith@redcoats.co.nz |
| Web URL: | http://www.redcoats.co.nz/ |
| Address: | P O Box 30-526, Lower Hutt |
| Location: | 28 Cornwall Street Lower Hutt |
Sales and marketing of Real Estate
Lattice Consulting
| Phone: | (04) 970 9679 |
| Contacts: | Phillipa Gaines or Barbara Wallace |
| E-mail: | info@lattice.co.nz |
| Web Site: | http://www.lattice.co.nz/ |
Lattice Consulting provides project management and consultancy services, with an emphasis on delivering solutions to the mental health sector. Specialising in translating public mental health policy into practice, the services include:
- project management of mental health service developments
- information analysis and information development
- carrying out community consultation processes
- facilitating cross-agency collaborative service developments
- brokering contract management services
Lavalava Flower Studio
| Phone: | (04) 387 3814 |
| Fax: | (04) 387 3813 |
| Contacts: | Musu Aiono, Philip Birch - (04) 387 3814 |
| Email: | Lavalava@clear.net.nz |
| Address: | 21 Bay Road Kilbirnie Wellington |
Fresh flowers and arrangements for all occasions, hand crafted cards, indoor pot plants, succulents, accessories for floral work and design.
Malcolm Pacific
| Contact: | Jo Cottrell Phone (04) 473 9615 |
| Phone: | 0800 666 663 |
| FAX: | (04) 499 6559 |
| E-mail: | mailto:wn@malcolmpacific.com |
| Web: | http://www.malcolmpacific.com/ |
| Location: | 2nd Floor, 276 - 278 Lambton Quay, Wellington, 6011 |
| Hours: | 8.30am - 5.30pm Mon - Fri |
| Mail: | P O Box 10 046 Wellington |
Experienced immigration professionals, supporting and working in the community for over 16 years. Offices in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and major provincial centres.
| Phone: | (04) 473 4200 |
| Contact: | Stu Allan |
| FAX: | (04) 473 4300 |
| Address: | PO Box 25074 Wellington |
| Location: | Level One – City Chambers, 142 Featherston Street, close to the corner of Featherston and Johnston Streets Streets (next to Junipers Café). |
| Email: | stu@matthews.co.nz |
| URL: | www.matthews.co.nz/ |
| Hours: | 8.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday |
Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians and Contact Lens Practitioners. Not only do we have what we believe to be the best in Eyewear collections that Wellington has to offer, but also the very latest in Eyecare technology.
Every face is a work of art and we believe every face deserves a great frame! Matthews Eyewear & Eyecare are proud to introduce an exciting element to highly fashionable Eyewear. Our promise: best people, best technology and to showcase the best range of Optical fashion collections within a private and relaxed environment.
Men's Treatment and Hair Removal Clinic
| Contact: | Haley |
| Phone: | 021 114 8583 |
| Location: | Palmerston North |
| Email: | haleymoore@ihug.co.nz |
Hopes to be up and running in April 2008
Photography by Woolf
| Phone: | (04) 917 6861 |
| Contacts: | Simon Woolf and Deborah Hart |
| FAX: | (04) 917 6868 |
| Address: | 1st Floor Cable Car Shopping Centre 280 Lambton Quay Wellington |
| Hours: | 8.30am to 5.30pm Mon - Fri Saturday 11am to 3pm |
| Email: | info@woolf.co.nz |
| Web: | http://www.woolf.co.nz/ |
We have been capturing special events for over 70 years. With the advent of Civil Unions we want to help you celebrate with creative photography that captures your special day.
It'll be fun and you'll receive great service and high quality photography.
Award winning photography of civil unions and portraits.
PureGayNZ.com
100% Pure Gay and Lesbian Tourism New Zealand, travel guide, traveller reviews
| Phone: | (07) 378 2085 |
| Contact: | Vijay Naiker |
| Web: | http://www.puregaynz.com |
| Mail: | Pure NZ Marketing Group Ltd PO Box 185 Taupo, 3330 |
Pure Gay NZ .com is New Zealand's tourism gateway for Gay and Lesbian travel in 100% Pure New Zealand. Book and find Gay and Lesbian friendly, owned or managed: Accommodation, Attractions, Tours, Bars, Restaurants, Nightlife, Sites, Activities - Book online.
Gay and Lesbian Tourism New Zealand - accommodation, tours, attractions, bars, restaurants, nightlife, reviews and news.
RE/MAX Leaders MREINZ
| Contact: | Murray Potts, Property Consultant |
| Phone: | (0800) REMAXX (0800) 736299 027 444 1760 A/hrs (04) 479 4665 |
| FAX: | (04) 479 1941 |
| E-mail: | murray@wellington-real-estate.co.nz |
| Web URL: | www.wellington-real-estate.co.nz |
| Location: | 21 Ganges Road Khandallah Wellington |
| Hours: | Anytime |
Coming from a background of information technology and management, Murray brings a wealth of experience in communications, sales and marketing to real estate. His unique marketing package can include house plans, high-quality brochures, twilight open homes and other innovative ideas.
Murray offers a tailored marketing strategy for vendors that targets the requirements of both home and investment buyers.
When he is not working, Murray divides his time between family and community. He believes in the benefits of a strong community.
Murray knows he can make people's dreams come true! "This is the most wonderful job in the world, every day I help people achieve their personal and financial goals".
Robin Henderson Chartered Accountants
| Contact: | Robin Henderson or Catherine Povey |
| Phone: | (04) 801 5560 |
| FAX: | (04) 801 5562 |
| E-mail: | robin@robinhenderson.co.nz |
| Web: | http://www.robinhenderson.co.nz/ |
| Hours: | 9.00am to 6.00pm |
| Charge: | First consultation of 1 hour free - value $185 |
| Location: | The Hannah Warehouse, 16/13 Leeds Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011 |
| Mail: | P O Box 6878 Marion Square Wellington, 6141 |
Business development, profit improvement, advice in marketing, pricing, customer services and planning as well as full accounting and taxation services. Member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Gay and lesbian couples in business can come to us in the knowledge that they are entering a gay-friendly environment.
Ross Scott - Celebrant
| Contact: | Ross Scott |
| Phone: | (04) 384 6694 027 345 0611 |
| E-mail: | rossscott@paradise.net.nz |
| Web: | http://www.celebrantnz.co.nz |
| Fee: | $400 |
| Address: | 51 Durham Street Aro Valley, Wellington |
Civil Unions are new and so provide opportunity for a unique expression of who you are in a service. As a couple you have your own story of how you have come to the place of commitment. My task is to craft a service that is a reflection of you, your values, your beliefs, your hopes, your dreams, as well as your heritage. I look foward to working with you.
Special Risk Insurance
| Phone: | 0800 774 757 |
| Contact: | Brian Klee |
| Phone: | (04) 939 6747 or (021) 774 757 |
| Address: | Level 2 15 Daly Street Lower Hutt, 5010 |
| E-mail: | expert@srisks.co.nz |
| Web: | http://www.srisks.co.nz |
Insurance Consultants. Experts at getting Insurance applications approved eg; Life, Disability, Health etc.
Waddell Johnston McCarthy
| Contact: | Stuart Eaves |
| Phone: | (04) 499 9123 |
| FAX: | (04) 499 9456 |
| E-mail: | stuart.eaves@wjminvest.co.nz |
| Web: | http://www.wjminvest.co.nz |
| Address: | PO Box 10-843 Wellington |
| Location: | Level 5, 342 Lambton Quay opposite the Old Bank Shopping Centre Wellington |
| Charge: | See web site |
| Hours: | 8am until 6pm |
Provide sharebroking services to the Wellington Gay community, and that of wider New Zealand.
We are committed to providing a personalised service to all clients that will provide an addition to their income and increase their net wealth. We also provide ethical portfolios.
Wellington Police Diversity Liason Officer
For contacting the NZ Police on a matter that is sensitive due to your sexuality. Although most NZ police force members are GLBT-friendly, Diversity Liason Officers are especially trained to provide a liaison between gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex communities (GLBTI), and Police.
If you have an issue or question for Police, you can approach a Diversity Liason Officer as a first point of contact.
For a full list of Diversity Liaison Officers across the country please click here.
Use our confidential Contact Us page if you need help from us.
