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2008
TV3 fined over report on drag queen at ministry stuff.co.nz 10 July 2008
Brothel plans could turn out to be a bust Herald Sunday July 06, 2008
Video clip of documentary done at Agender Conference Christchurch Sunday-29-07-2008
Youtube Part 1 Youtube Part 2
Transgender stage act seek respect ONE News Jun 28 2008
Video clip of Transgender stage act seek respect Youtube
Revealed..... Cindy of Samoa's secret Sunday Star Times 15 June 2008
Prolific thieves prompt warning Gisborne herald 12 June 2008
Cuba to provide free sex-change BBC 06-08-2008
Just Like a Woman Priscilla Sunday Star - Times 9 June 2008
LGBT Centre planners look at Ponsonby Rd New Zealand Daily News 6th June 2008
Gov'ment moves on trans issues - Dalziel New Zealand Daily News - Gay NZ 5th June 2008
No gay question in 2011 Census GayNZ 7th June 2008
Dalziel Agender 2008 - Celebrating Our Gender New Zealand Government Speech Tuesday, 3 June 2008
2 revamped K' Rd gay bars open in August 5th June 08
Human rights issues for transgender discussions Agender Conference The Press 30 May 2008
Trans 101 for people who want to understand more about the issues faced by transgender and transsexual people HRC Saturday 28th June
TransVocal Sharing our Stories Builds our Community HRC Friday 27th June
Young and Trans Working Positively with Trans Youth Mani Mitchel HRC Friday 27th June
Assume Nothing with Rebecca Swan Saturday 31 May
We found ourselves in unexpected realms Gay NZ 30th May 2008
Takataapui TV Transgender in Jail Gemma Huriwai Takataapui TV 13th May 2008
Gym expulsion angers transgender man The Press Wed, 14 May 2008
Video clip of Gym expulsion angers transgender man One News May 2008 Youtube
Christchurch transgender man protests at being expelled from gym TV3,NZPA Wed, 14 May 2008
Transgender man calls foul over gym expulsion Herald Wed, 14 May 2008
Skirt-wearing lawyer's extra-ordinary life Rob Moodie Dominion Post Saturday, 10 May 2008
The naked truth Teri Louise Kelly NZ Herald Thursday April 24, 2008
Police warn public should not approach man who evaded police NZPA 10 Apr 2008
Rick Barker - Speech On Registration Bill 10 April 2008 New Zealand Government 10 April 2008
The New Dowse Celebrates Gender Diversity Assume Nothing. Demystifying and Celebrating Gender Diversity Press Release Monday 7 April 2008
Secrets of my soul Tamsin New Plymouth Taranaki Daily News 05-04-2008
At-riskprisoners protected Taranaki Daily News 28 March 2008
Jail for taxi-robbing transgender offender Taranaki Daily News 27 March 2008
Gender diverse art for Lower Hutt gallery Assume Nothing New Zealand Daily News 26th March 2008
Takataapui TV to return without presenters GayNZ 25th March 2008
Giant red shoe stolen from Dorothy's Sister GayNZ 23rd March 2008
TranSister Radio returns to airwaves Gay NZ 28-02-2008
Rainbow WGN wants action on trans issues Gay NZ 20-02-2008
Cartier trust breaks free from Wigs Express 14-02-08
Older sex workers going hungry Manukau Courier 15-02-08
Beyer wins fans at Melbourne conference Gay NZ 10-02-08
Transgender robber sprayed taxi driver with deodorant Stuff 02-02-08
Crown moves to bankrupt former cross-dressing lawyer Radio New Zealand 01 Feb 2008
HRC plans dialogue with Intersex NZers GayNZ 24th January 2008
Schools Should Act To Protect Trans Students Out There 24 January 2008
Journalist who covered Everest conquest to attend funeral TV3 21 Jan 2008
New Zealand reacts Gay NZ 20th January 2008
PPTA wants transgender changing rooms Newstalk Zb 19-01-08
Potbellied greenkeeper now a Glassons girl Press 18-01-08
Your say Allowing children to change gender Stuff 18-01-08
Schools should let children change gender Press 18-01-08
Transgender report meets mixed reaction TV3 18-01-08
Transgender report demands law change Gay NZ 18-01-08
Resources needed to back transgender findings PPTA Press Release 18-01-08
Report recommends rewriting sex-change passport law Simon Collins 18-01-08
NZ First opposes transgender law changes Radio New Zealand 18-01-08
NZ First blasts sexual engineering Newstalk ZB 18-01-08
New Zealanders may be able to change their sex on passports Simon Collins 18-01-08
More rights wanted for transgenders Newtalk ZB 18-01-08
Interview with Joy Lidicott MP3 format right clic and save Radio NZ Summer report with Todd Niall Friday, 18 January
Human rights for all humans, not just angry extremists Green party Press release 18-01-08
Arthur Or Martha Let The Commission Decide NZ First Press release 18-01-08
World's first trans MP to be subject of biopic Pink News UK 10-01-08

2007
Insurers told to halt delay Sunday Star Times 16 December 2007
Defying catagorisation Shigeyuki Kihara Express 05-12-2007
Wisconsin Law annuls marriage 07-12-2007NZCity, NewsTalkZB
Mika to make the movie of Carmen’s life Express October 2007
Beyer No to granny role in film life story Gay NZ 01-10-2007
Beyer offered granny role in film life story Herald 30-09-2007
Outer Space OUTline's new Outer Space gathering 15-09-2007Gay Nz
What's the difference Jacquie Grant at the High Court Dominion Post 13 -09-2007
News and views from Samoa Impersonating woman still illegal 07-09-2007
Event to unite Auckland's “third sex” citizens 31-08-2007 Gay NZ
Buckwheat hired to motivate government 24-08-07 TV3
Buckwheat bows out after nine years with NZAF August Express
Response from HRC Joy Liddicoat 17-08-07HRC
Gender inquiry loses plot Joanne Proctor 15-08-2007 The Press
WINZ boss let vandal escape 10-8-2007NZ Herald
Fa afafine fight night 01-08-07 TV3
Joanne Clarke July Express
Heliogabalus Gay NZ 25-07-2007
Dorothys Sister opens soon in Ponsonby Gay NZ July 13, 2007
Carmen hospitalised Gay NZ 06-07-2007
Tummy fat can grow new breasts BBC 9 July 2007
Joy Liddicoat Transgenders make plea for acceptance Herald June 29, 2007
Pretty in pink No - get over it Herald, Sunday June 24, 2007
When Noel turned into Noeleena Herald Saturday June 23, 2007
Fa’afafine boxing event planned for AKL Friday, June 22, 2007
New TV2 gay show on-air date revealed June 13, 2007
AKL drag queens keep Cartier cash flowing Gay NZ May 15, 2007
Why real men read maps best Herald, Monday June 04, 2007
Peter Taylor – Ticking along nicely 05-04-07 ( GayNZ.com )
Sex-change cop was a macho man22-04-07 ( Sunday News )
NZ transgender cop an ordinary woman22-04-07 ( GayNZ.com )
Hero parade return delayed until 2009 19-04-07 ( GayNZ.com )
Beyer ends the best time of my life15-02-07 ( TVNZ, NewstalkZB, GayNZ.com )
2007’s HERO Party in review27-02-07 ( GayNZ.com )
Self-defence classes for Sydney LGBT01-02-07 ( The Australian )
Beyer may run for Wellington mayor 13-02-2007
Cross-dressing nurse impersonator jailed for fraud 01-02-2007
Georgina Beyer lost for words in stage play 23-02-2007
Parliament farewells first transsexual MP 15-02-2007
Miss Alice dresses to kill for his latest day in court 31-01-2007
Miss Alice says breaching suppression helped clients' finances 31-01-2007
Radio hosts behind Big Gay Out fears23-01-07 ( GayNZ.com )
What is your body language saying about you 30-01-2007
Confident conman fooled many people 01-02-2007 Stuff

2006
NZAF trans decision not controversial26-08-06 ( GayNZ.com )
NZ’s first transsexual police officer13-10-06
New LGBT group forms in Southland08-06-06 ( GayNZ.com )
NZ Dating website recognises transgenders10-11-06 ( GayNZ.com )
Auckland City Council seeks lesbians 02-12-06 ( GayNZ.com )
Auckland City holds 1st GLBT meeting 19-10-06 ( GayNZ.com )
Peter Walker Found with bag leaking bloody fluid Otago Daily Times
Matthew Creamer -Auckland Police Diversity Liason Officer
The lady in red 24-12-2006
Queen of the Universe Glen Molloy Courier 30-11-06
Transgender Day of Remembrance Tom Hamilton- Genderbridge
A journey in Diversity 07-09-2006
Man who allegedly posed as nurse remanded in custody 24-10-06
Imposter nurse may have been cross-dressing man 22-10-06
Alleged Christchurch hospital imposter turns himself in 23-10-06
Police hunt imposter nurse 21-10-06
Ribena Express 2-06
Human Rights Act clarified to include gender identity - 22 August
Life in the house for gay MPs Herald Saturday 8 July 2006
Cross-dressing Don Quixote rejects old boys club Sunday July 30 2006
Breakfast On Pluto Herald Thursday July 27 2006
Love that spoke up - and won Herald Saturday July 8 2006
Nineteen officers face serious criminal charges Herald Sunday July 30 2006
Beyer latest Labour list MP on way out Herald Wednesday July 12, 2006
Rob Moodie Frock Shocks? Is he one of us?
Moodies blues Herald Sunday July 30 2006
I Have more about Mr Moodie on my other website. New Zealand Unseen He is doing an excellent job for the Berrymans.
Obituary John Money Herald Saturday July 15 2006
NZ psychologist silent on former patient Herald 13.05.2004
Dr Money More on Dr Money
My Son is now my daughter Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Toni..Womans day 15-05-2005
Naked swimmer nabbed Herald 5.00am Friday May 19 2006
Carmen recalls Coffee Lounge glory days Herald 23.04.06
Felicity Huffman - man shes good Herald 30.04.06
My Son's now my Daughter Page 1 Page 2 Zoe. Thats Life 11-03-06
Big Gay Out in Auckland 12.02.0612.02.06
Crowds swing at city festivals 13.02.06
I know it's not strictly trans stuff but good for a bit of a giggle
Tamahori busted in LA sex sting 04.02.06
Tamahori charges dropped ordered to clean up Hollywood 24.02.06
Chemical linked to gender-bender polar bears Herald 11.01.06
Male-to-male kissing as old as the pyramids Herald 07.01.06
Renewed_interest_in_bogus_psychiatrists_files_16-02-02
Auckland City holds 1st GLBT meeting 19-10-2006 Gay NZ
Dating website recognises transgenders 10-11-2006 Gay NZ
Doctors to share patients' details 19-04-2006 Herald
Naked swimmer convicted of offensive behaviour 18-05-2006 Stuff
Sam I am no more Kathy Parker 07-05-2006 Fairfax
Transsexual alleged to have taken baby's identity 01-06-2006 Stuff

2005
Gender Bending Agenda GayNZ 2nd September 2005
On The Record 2005Comments from the candidates 03-08-05 ( GayNZ.com )
Transsexual Criticises Media Bigots01-09-05 ( Taranaki Daily News )
NZ’s First Transsexual Police Officer 13 October 2005 ( ChCh Press )
Maori Party candidate denies assault allegations15-10-05 ( GayNZ.com )
So New Zealand has it's first transsexual cop Go girrl...14-10-05 - Jay Bennie
Fa’afafine Conference 22-10-05 ( Newstalk ZB )
Apology for fa'afafine presenter 14.12.05
Ribena Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Womans Day 07-11-2005
Photo from Halloween at Kamo 17.11.05
Beyer says she may be victim of PC backlash 21.10.05
Gender identity bill in jeopardy - Express 5-10-05
Holmes stretching to fill 60 minutes 24.09.05
Gender identity bill introduced 02-9-2005
Fact or fiction Sex-change funding 25.08.05
National criticises sex change operation 21.08.05
Taranaki sex-change hope dashed 31.08.05
Australian court allows gender change drugs for teen 25.07.05
mean streets of Hunters Corner 09.04.05
Sex-change operations go on the Government's health tab 02.04.05
Taking brave stand in world that labels them freaks 24.03.05
Gender law delay sign of nerves says Opposition 18.03.05
Apology for fa'afafine presenter 14-12-2005 Herald
Ex-cowboy hopes for sex change Annabell 12-05-2005 Herald
John goes under knife to become Julie 04-05-2005 Stuff
Mean Streets Mama Tere Strickland 09-04-2005 Stuff
Wgtn Evergreen lost in spectacular blaze 07-03-2005 Gay NZ

2004
Inmate's surgery not for sex-change 02-12-2004
Transsexual tribunal member under fire 25.11.2004
Man to sue over sex-change op 28.10.2004
Transsexual MP Beyer posts gender identity bill 22.10.2004
Gender-bender headache for jail 02-07-2003
Dont make me choose....Womans Weekly 28-06-2004 Page 1 . Page 2
Transexual athletes to compete 18-05-2004
Personal agonies behind those transgender headlines 05.05.2004
Age limit on transgender treatment could endanger young patients 04.05.2004
Fatal bashing of transvestite brings life term 12.05.2004
Tragic end for boy brought up as girl Herald 13.05.2004
Housing NZ empties complex where tenant was murdered 01.04.2004
Call for Transgender Tollerance Herald 5-4-04
Job Protection for Transsexual Steve Lurajud - Herald 5-4-04
Georgina Beyer has a soft spot for the characters 06-03-2004
Beyer quitting Parliament at end of this term 04 03 2004
Gender Bender22-01
Boys raised as girls find male identity 23-01-2004
The Gender Trap....New Idea Page 1 . Page 2
Age limit on transgender treatment 05-05-2004Herald
Anti-Civil Union Bill March 23-08-2004 Herald
Beyer stands by comment Destiny Church Nazis 24-08-2004 Times
Bilateral orchidectomy performed on career criminal 01-12-2004 Stuff
Anti-civil union group calls for transsexual's removal from rights tribunal 25-11-2004 Stuff
Christchurch transsexual fined 12-02-2004 NZ City
Inmate Joanne Martin's surgery not for sex-change 02-12-2004 Herald
Iprodione found in New Zealand infant food 22-07-2004 Scoop
Jailed burglar has sex change 20-10-2004 Stuff
Man to sue over sex-change op Australia 28-10-2004 Herald
Open Letter to Hon Margaret Wilson Campaign Against Civil Union Bill 21-12-2004 Press Release
Reasons for career criminal Joanne Martin's sex surgery 02-12-2004 Stuff
Transgendered career criminal Joanne Martin doomed by her body 20-12-2004 Stuff
Transsexual accuses woman of sexual violation 16-03-2004 Stuff

2003
MP queries need for discrimination hotline 25.08.2003
Finale opening 11.08.2003
Prostitution decriminalised brothels to be licensed 25.06.2003
Evangelist slams 'sinister' agenda 09.08.2003
Offering sanctuary to sex workers 18-12-2003 Stuff

2002
Last rites for slain Georgie Girl 27.12.2002
Bashing victim Georgie dies 23.12.2002
Georgie Girl fights for life after battering 20.12.2002
British transsexuals to get right to get married 10.12.2002
Queen of the drags 04.11.2002
Georgie Girl already a winner.NZ Herald 06.07.2002
Performers pay their tributes to Phil Warren. NZ Herald 20.06.2002
Georgie Girl 8-6-2002
TAB sorry for transsexual ad.NZ Herald 10.05.2002
Last look at how Georgie Girl's changed.NZ Herald 04.03.2002 By ELEANOR BLACK
US expels fake doctor.NZ Herald 08.02.2002
Qeen meets Queen
Renewed_interest_in_bogus_psychiatrists_files_16-02-02
Jo's Vagina Monologue 06-01-2002
Cross-dresser's new job catches cops on the hop 16-08-2002 Herald

2001
Georgina Beyer will not seek re-election 28.04.2001
Free sex changes for San Francisco employees 24.04.2001

2000
Wait for sex-swap hopeful 25-11-2000
Landmark ruling on sex change 22-11-2000
Joanne Proctor Sex-swap case remains alive 12.10.2000
Roller caster week for sex swap candidate-Joanne Proctor
Court clears sex worker of attempted blackmail charge 29.08.2000
Tears as Beyer gains queer accolade 10.07.2000
She's the Groom He's the Bride Shane and Kalina - Womans Day July 31st 2000
Georgina's Maiden Speech Page 1- Out April 2000
Georgina's Maiden Speech Page 2
Follow up to Trans. in Prison- Xpress 30/3/00
Geogina Beyer - Xpress 16/3/00
M to F Transsexual Sentenced to Mens Prison - Xpress 16/3/00
Sex trade casts dark shadow over Auckland suburb 13.02.2000
Beyer gives as good as she gets from Roseanne 01.02.2000
Transgender Funding - Out Jan 2000

Pre 2000

1999
Beyer ready for rough and tumble 18.11.1999
Geogina Beyer - Womans Weekly 2/8/99
Georgina's life less ordinary Page 1 Page 2 Woman's Weekly 20-09-99

Sex Swap Wedding Lochlan and Glenda - Womans Day 1999
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How I became Lady Di Diane Stevens - Womans Weekly July 1999
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1998
Time for sex swap politician Jaque Grant - Sunday News 29-3-98

Somboons Now a Kiwi Georgina - Sunday News 29-3-98

I was a Man now I'm a Lesbian....Sarah - Cosmo May 1998
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1997

Pistol Champ Tony Shoots Back as Miss Claire Ashton 09-04-97

Trapped in the Wrong Body....Yasimi and Marie - Woman's Weekly 1997
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Transsexual struggle revealed Yasimi

1996
Rugby Man becomes a Woman Womans Day 28-10-96
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Lady in waiting....-Cleo July 1996
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Georgina proves a spectacular attraction Womans Day 1-4-96

Rugby Man Becomes a Woman...Jamie - Woman's Day 28-10-1996
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1994
I lost my husband to another man....Womans Weekly 4-4-1994
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Its a Real Drag Fashion 11-09-94

Undated
PCs Offbeat Dress Robyn Reeve

Queen of the crop Wellington fasion Queens

Dressed to Excess Claudia faces life

Carmen

Hard Hat and High Heels....Bobbi - Metro Magazine
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