Image
The Civil Union Act 2004 made it possible for lesbian couples to enter into legal partnerships. Kelly Cunningham (back) and Lif Cooper of Hamilton celebrated their civil union in April 2005, not long after the law came into force. Same-sex marriage was legalised in August 2013.
Te whakamahi i tēnei tūemi
Reference: 290405NZHABCUNION3.JPG
by Amos Chapple
Permission of the New Zealand Herald must be obtained before any re-use of this image.