“I love how friendly and lovely everyone is here, I feel really accepted,” McLeod said. Wendi Croft and her dog Nala had attended pride events in the past, and Croft said she liked to go and show her support as an ally.
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The march began in Auckland’s Albert Park. “Anything I can do to help promote the safety of our rainbow community I’ll do. We want this country to feel safe for everyone.” Eliana Rubashkyn, who is part of the intersex community, attended the march to give the intersex community a voice. “We’ve been hidden for years, and we need to remind people we’re here and still facing adversity.”