Past Events
22
Mar
Main Lounge, Vaughan Park Retreat Centre, 1043 Beach Road, Long Bay, Auckland
The AGM is open to all members of Body Positive. This is the time when we elect our board members and we are actively seeking nominations from our membership. The Board is comprised of 8 members with each term being for 2 years.
20-22
Mar
HIV+ Men’s Retreat 2026
20-22 March
Vaughan Park, Long Bay, Auckland
The 2026 HIV+ Men’s Retreat will take place on Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March at Vaughan Park in Long Bay just north of Auckland.
The aim of the retreat is provide the opportunity to meet with other HIV positive men, provide opportunities to develop a support network, to create a safe and supportive environment for HIV positive men to discuss and share information, and to take time out - to facilitate rest, recreation and to revitalise yourself.
During the retreat there will be a range of workshops & discussion groups planned, as well as therapy treatments and entertainment, all of which is optional, allowing you to participate in as much or as little as you prefer. There will also be plenty of time to be on your own, or with others, to relax, go swimming, walking or any other activity you may want to pursue.
2026 Registration Fees:
- $100.00 for a waged person
- $60.00 for a person with Community Services card and/or on a WINZ benefit
- $30.00 for Day Stay Visitors
Important: Beds will only be allocated upon receipt of FULL payment of the above registration fee, and will be allocated on a first come basis
As with previous years, the Wellness Fund it will not be able to support registration fees for this event. Anyone finding the registration fee difficult to raise should contact Body Positive and discuss the options. We are happy to accept payments in instalments if this is easier for you.
If you require transport from Auckland City to the Retreat, a free shuttle service will be available from Body Positive House to Vaughan Park on Friday afternoon, returning on Sunday afternoon.
Please be aware that the this years Men's Retreat will once again be ALCOHOL FREE. Any participant found consuming alcohol during the retreat weekend will be asked to leave.
Transport for those located outside Auckland:
If you are located outside Auckland and you would like help to cover the cost of your transportation to attend the HIV+ Men's Retreat, you must make an application to the Wellness Fund for assistance.
FEB
Auckland Pride 2026
Join the celebration with Body Positive!
We are looking for volunteers to help out at the Big Gay Out on Sunday 15th Feb, and to march in the Rainbow Parade alongside the Body Positive float on Saturday 21st Feb.
Contact Ryan at ryan@bodypositive.org.nz to sign up or for more details.
Test’n’Treat at Pride: Rainbow Sex & Wellbeing
Thursday, 12th February, 5-7pm
Studio One Toi Tū, 1 Ponsonby Road
Free Event, Everyone Welcome
Let’s talk about queer sex, real questions, and what keeps us healthy. Join the crew from Test’n’Treat, Aotearoa’s first peer-led sexual health clinic, plus our mates from Auckland Sexual Health, for an easy, open, judgement-free chat.
We’ll cover the stuff everyone wants to know: rapid testing, staying healthy, prevention tools like PrEP and DoxyPEP, and treatment options. No shame, no awkward vibes — just good info and honest kōrero.
Small group, chill atmosphere, rainbow friendly as always.
Come along, learn something useful, and feel good about your sexual wellbeing this Pride.
Light refreshments and merch will be provided.
Join Body Positive
Membership is free and available to anyone living with HIV in New Zealand.
© 2026 Body Positive Inc.
Join Body Positive
Membership is free and available to anyone living with HIV in New Zealand.
© 2026 Body Positive Inc.
