Preface:
This piece is offered with aroha and a deep commitment to the growth, safety, and flourishing of our takatāpui and
wider queer communities here in Aotearoa. It emerges not from anger or to cause division, but from the mamae of lived
experience of our Black whanaunga, and the hope that by naming uncomfortable truths, we can begin to build spaces
that are genuinely inclusive, respectful, and grounded in solidarity. We envision a future where our diverse identities can
thrive together–honoured, protected, and celebrated–not commodified or erased.

May these words be a step towards greater understanding, accountability, and collective uplift.

He waka eke noa.
Tihei mauri ora.
- the team at Utu-ā-Matimati