Story: Gender diversity

Jack Byrne

Jack Byrne is a high-profile spokesperson for the New Zealand transgender community. In this clip from a 2008 television documentary, Byrne describes some of the steps he has taken to medically transition.

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Johanna Schmidt, 'Gender diversity - Transgender/transsexual people', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/28856/jack-byrne (accessed 26 April 2024)

Story by Johanna Schmidt, published 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 4 May 2021 with assistance from Gender Minorities Aotearoa