Queer & Takatāpui Roller Derby

We are so excited for our collab game **tonight** in Pōneke for Wellington Pride Festival I Tū whakahīhī e Te Whanganui-ā-Tara

Ngā mihi nui, we cannot thank you enough Richter City Roller Derby for all the mahi put in to prepare for tonight.

We love the themes and people that are being celebrated tonight!

We're proud to announce that next Saturday will feature two spectacular games. Grab your tickets now! 🏳️‍🌈

Game one, starting at 5pm, is the Mana Match. This is a developmental game named for two trailblazing trans Māori wāhine who shaped Pōneke and Aotearoa. 🏳️‍⚧️

Game two, the Slay Track Collective, follows at 7pm. This is a competitive lineup inspired by the power and pride of ballroom culture. Ballroom culture has long been a sanctuary for q***r and trans people, especially Black and Brown communities, offering safety belonging, and a place to shine. 💃🏾

Keep an eye out for the team lineups! 👀

Rā whānau Haylee a.k.a. Hell Hound 🎂

Hell Hound is one of the members of our Governance Team and we are so lucky to have her! Bringing not only years of derby experience to the team, but supporting our kaupapa with her studies in Decolonising Society & Politics.

We hope that you have a joy and love filled day today!

🎉 Please help us celebrate Haylee's birthday, and go give her new league Bridge City Roller Derby a like! 🏳️‍🌈

Kia ora koutou,

Exciting news!! Two upcoming events, for Pride celebrations!

First up in Pōneke (Welly), alongside RCRD
- March 21st
- 5pm start
- potential of double header

Next in Kirikiriroa (Hamilton), alongside Bridge City Roller Derby
- April 11th
- PM game, time tbc
- possibility of a double header too, opposition tbc

The first game is in Wellington on March 21st starting at 5pm (possibility of double header).

Please let us know ASAP if you are keen so that we can get things organised!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGequjMAJzmVxLhz-Ajv8zqLNPB1M4Q2nUY27JH6MejyXUng/viewform?usp=publish-editor

P.S. We are working on a pretty snazzy uniform too! ;)

QT 2026 Games - Expressions of Interest We have two game opportunities coming up and would love to know if you are keen to play or help out at one or both. Please complete the EOI below so we can determine if we can field a team(s) and what levels these game would played at.

re: Labour weekend event

Arohamai to those who have expressed interest but we have had to cancel.

The venue was flooded about 3wks ago and we have been trying to secure an alternative venue/game. However this has not been sucessful.

We should've reached out earlier to those who put in EOI and I understand dusappointment that we haven't sooner. Despite what we have going on individually that is something I must take responsibility and apologise for - Cooper.

Are you a member? Have you checked your email?

Our first pānui has been emailed out including an annoucement of upcoming events!

Team New Zealand Roller Derby have publicly released their limited edition tees to support OutLine Aotearoa, sending 25% of profits their way... And they are designed by our very own super talented Deputy Chair Mike M Winiana Artistry!

OutLine Aotearoa is an all-ages Rainbow mental health organisation that provides support throughout Aotearoa to Takatāpui, MVPFAFF+ and Rainbow communities, their friends, whānau, and those questioning.
OutLine also provide peer support for trans and non-binary people in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, and for conversion practice survivors throughout Aotearoa.
OutLine’s goals are to support, affirm and advance Aotearoa New Zealand Rainbow communities to achieve successful outcomes by:
🌈Providing programmes which cater for social, educational and emotional needs
🌈Advocating for social, cultural and legal rights
🌈Nurturing and providing resources to meet community aspirations
You can read more about OutLine Aotearoa here: https://outline.org.nz/about/

Order Form:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeciPeTfZs.../viewform...

We have extended the Limited Edition Tees till the 15th August so please help us to share and support OutLine!

Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/gu5eQEHHsg6BikSM9
(Also available in our Insta Bio)

Our Takatāpui artist M Winiana Artistry has shared with us their information and explanation for the design of our shirts ❤️

This is a sentiment that we at QTRD tautoko/would like to echo. And add a derby thought too 🤔

We see *some* roller derby teams and leagues often jumping on the Pride bandwagon, without always asking these admittedly challenging questions too. 👎

💡We'd love to encourage for teams and leagues to reflect when they decide to engage in the Pride space and ask themselves why they are doing it. And we'd thoroughly support an element of funds going to a q***r support organisation, especially in these difficult times. 🫶

🙊 And on the topic of a Pride Game! Keep your eyes peeled 🍌 for an exciting announcement to come!!

Kia ora e te whanau,

Unfortunately due to opposing teams unavailability we are postponing our Hamilton Pride Bout. We understand the importance of visibility for our QT whānau in Kirikiriroa and send our aroha and manaaki. It is our hope that as we grow our community we will be able to resume our plans to play in Kirikiriroa ❤️

Kia ora koutou!

It is with mixed emotions that we have gratefully accepted a farewell koha from Ōtautahi Rollers . As the club no longer exist they have trusted us with their remaining funds as a group that reflects their kaupapa.

As a league they welcomed all genders, embraced diversity and pride in their team. They lived their values and always stood up for our rainbow whānau when it mattered, even when it was inconvenient. This was noticed not only by people within their league, but also by others observing the awesome mahi they were doing.

We are very grateful for the mahi they have put in and we are excited that we will be able to continue their legacy of embracing our q***r and takatāpui whānau in roller derby, all over the motu. As a rōpū, group, who are new, we are honoured to have this recognition from them, and we look forward to doing them proud.

So with sadness and gratitude, we say farewell and ngā mihi nui to Ōtautahi Rollers. And we’ll sign off with the manaaki they left us all with. Arohanui.

He aroha whakatō, he aroha p**a mai.
If kindness is sown, then kindness you receive

Want to skate for QT on Saturday April 12th???!!

Fill out the players registration and come play some derby as part of the Hamilton Pride Month event 🥳

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDJ_IL3IazymoqiccE0szGUTSyTnp2IiUptQhqeOoq8xTIeg/viewform

Kia ora koutou!
We're hosting out first kēmu (games) in April up in Kirikiriroa as part of Hamilton Pride! We're looking for kairetirapa who would like to join us and represent Q***r and Takatāpui Roller Derby on April 12th. If this sounds like you, please fill out the form below. Are you interested in becoming a member? We will also be sending out membership emails shortly, so if we don't already have your email kōrero mai and be among the first on our journey

12th April - Hamilton Pride - Q***r and Takatāpui Roller Derby player form Q***r and Takatāpui Roller Derby are hosting their first games as part of the Hamilton pride festival. We have invited a couple of teams who align with our kaupapa, but these are still to be confirmed. Regardless we will have a great time and ensure there is heaps to celebrate and share the love wi...