Rev H M Turton is tried in the Supreme Court on a charge of sodomy (Nelson). One of Turton's servants had accused him of an incident in October 1862. The jury found Turton not guilty. Link: Papers Past
29 June 1875
Charles Mackay is born (Nelson). Mackay later became the mayor of Wanganui. Links: Te Ara,
GayNZ.net
March 1974
Gay Liberation Nelson is formed (Nelson)
May 1979
The Nelson Gay Welfare group is formed (Nelson). Link: LAGANZ
26 June 1979
As part of Gay Pride Week a radio interview is broadcast featuring members of the Nelson Gay Welfare Group (Nelson). The interview is broadcast on 2ZN. A copy of the interview is available at the Lesbian and Gay Archives of New Zealand. Link: LAGANZ
December 1979
Nelson Gay Society is formed (Nelson). The Society grew out of the Nelson Gay Welfare Group
1985
The group Accept: Human Rights for Homosexuals is formed (Nelson)
1989
The social group Spectrum is formed (Nelson). Links: Spectrum,
LAGANZ
4 July 1992
Radio Gay Nelson begins broadcasting (Nelson). The programme broadcasts on the local community radio station (later called Fresh FM). In 1994 the programme changed its name to Gaytime FM. Link: NZ.com
August 1992
Moving-image footage: Mika Juiced (Nelson). Footage of the performance at the Nelson STD conference. Ref F62168. Link: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
1996
The first Miss Riwaka Beauty Pagent is held (Nelson). The first pageant was held as a private function. Link: NZ.com
10 Years Since The Bill is published by Spectrum (Nelson). The booklet is published on the 10th anniversary of the passing of the Homosexual Law Reform Bill, and recalls the campaign and perspectives of people in the Nelson region. The text is later published online. Link: Spectrum
27 January 1996
The Spectrum website is launched (Nelson). The website is one of the earliest group websites for gay and bisexual men in New Zealand. Link: Spectrum
1 November 1997
The second Miss Riwaka Beauty Pageant is held (Nelson). The event is held at Braemar Gym, with formal dress (ball gown or suit). Link: NZ.com
2003
The Nayland Alliance of Gays and Straights (NAGS) is formed at Nayland College (Nelson)