LGBT rights in New Zealand

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. 

In the past, homosexuality was illegal in New Zealand. It was decriminalised (made legal) in 1986.
Legal summary
 Same-sex sexual activity legal 15px|Yes  Equal age of consent 15px|Yes  Anti-discrimination laws in employment only 15px|Yes  Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services 15px|Yes  Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech)  15px|Yes  Recognition of same-sex couples (e.g. registered partnership or civil union, etc) 15px|Yes (since 2005) Step-child adoption by same-sex couples 15px|Yes  Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military 15px|Yes  Same-sex marriages 15px|Yes  (since 2013)

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New Zealand