The title of this recording is "Wellington Frontrunners - Queer History in the Making". It is described as: An interview with Steve McVey and Alan Kwok about Wellington Frontrunners - a rainbow running group. It was recorded in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand on the 12th September 2015. This is an interview with Alan Kwok and Steve McVey. The interviewer is Gareth Watkins. Their names are spelt correctly, but may appear incorrectly spelt later in the document. The duration of the recording is 4 minutes. A list of correctly spelt content keywords and tags can be found at the end of this document. A brief description of the recording is: An interview with Steve McVey and Alan Kwok about Wellington Frontrunners - a rainbow running group. This interview was recorded during the community event Queer History in the Making. The content in the recording covers the 2010s decade. A brief summary of the recording is: In an interview recorded during the Queer History in the Making community event on September 12, 2015, Alan Kwok and Steve McVey discuss the significance and activities of the Wellington Frontrunners, an inclusive running group based in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand, that welcomes individuals from the LGBT community as well as anyone interested in running or fast walking. The group meets consistently every week, organizing runs on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings followed by a brunch, creating a social and engaging environment for its members. Beyond the regular social runs, Wellington Frontrunners also engage in training for various competitive events, both domestically and internationally. Despite the unexpected cancellation of the Asia Pacific Outgames in Auckland, the group's members still planned to participate in an alternative social run event in the city, exhibiting their dedication to both the sports and the community aspects of their group. The discussion illustrates the mix of competitiveness and camaraderie within the group, with a core group of members regularly entering competitions, though the overall atmosphere remains friendly and inclusive. When asked about the personal significance of running, the interviewees express that running brings both a physical rush and a sense of vibrant liveliness post-exercise. They highlight the affordability and health benefits of running, as well as the unique experience of running in a group compared to running solo, praising the social connections that the activity fosters. Transitioning to a broader context, the conversation shifts towards the reflection on progress made since the 30th anniversary of New Zealand's Homosexual Law Reform Act, noting the evolving needs of Rainbow Communities and the ongoing journey towards equality and recognition. Despite noteworthy advancements, including marriage equality, the necessity for continuous change and advocacy within the community is emphasized. Even as the interview briefly touches on international perspectives on gay rights, with a nod to recent legislative changes in the United States, the conversation comes back to the local achievements and the symbolic importance of marriage equality. For some, the legalization of gay marriage represents more than the institution itself; it symbolizes gaining the same rights afforded to others and the celebration of equality. Towards the end of the interview, the interviewees encourage listeners to support the Wellington Frontrunners by following their activities on social media and participating in their events. The interview concludes on a light note with a cheeky inquiry about whether the participants have checked out the group's online presence. The full transcription of the recording follows.  It includes timestamps every thirty seconds in the format [HH:MM:SS].  The transcription begins:  So I'm Steve McVey. I'm Alan, and we're here with, uh, front runners. Wellington is a social group of people who are interested in running, uh, is open to LGBT. Um, anyone who is interested in running or fast walking, and we meet on a regular time every week to just, like, come together and have a good Yeah. So we run, um, every Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings and Sundays [00:00:30] after the run. We normally go for brunch, so it's quite a social fun thing. And, um, we sometimes train as well for different events around the country or even international events, sometimes as well. So so were you training for the art games that was going to be in Auckland? A. Yes, we were. So a number of our, um, team members at the front runner groups are training for the out games in Auckland. And now that that is not happening What? What [00:01:00] are you Are you are you taking part on the, uh, the, uh the other event? There is actually a a running event. Instead of having a timed event, it's a social run in Auckland. So I think a number of us will be going there? Yeah, we have a really kind of strong cohort of, um, competitive runners, I would say, Yeah, but, um and so but, you know, that's not too competitive. It's also quite social, but, um, so a lot of there's a There's a core group of the runners who do lots of competitions. And so, because [00:01:30] of the strong interest in the Auckland out games, there's still gonna be a fun run attached. So, yeah, I think it's a five K and a 10-K. Yeah. So why running for you guys? Oh, running is great, you know. Do you Have you heard of the runners Rush, you know, is this after you run, you are just get so excited and you are like, you know, bright. Everything is like colourful, you know? So I think it's good to go for a run. I do for exercise, for keeping myself fit and also, you know, running because it's outside. [00:02:00] It's kind of fresh air, and also it's very cheap. It's very affordable, and, um, it's and running. Running in a group is different to running alone, and it becomes something else. And so I like the social aspect of running as well. So we're in 2015, and we're coming up to the 30th anniversary of homosexual law reform in New Zealand. Tell me, um, what do you think has how is it now, in 2015. And are there things that still need to be achieved for rainbow Communities? [00:02:30] Oh, well, I think there's the changing needs of Rainbow Communities is, um means things will always need to be addressed and renegotiated, you know? And, um, there are lots of things that, uh, factors involve and that from technologies of meeting people to, um the way that we see ourselves now our history and also where we're going. So, um, lots of things need to change or, um, need to constantly be looked at. [00:03:00] Well, I am not from New Zealand. I'm from San Francisco in the US. So we just passed. Exactly. So our Supreme Court just passed the legislation for gay marriage. So, you know, we look up to New Zealand as one of the leading countries, you know, for gay rights. So, um yeah, I have no comment on your question because I don't know enough. So looking at gay marriage I mean, what does gay marriage mean to you? All wedding cakes and lots of dancing? That's the only reason [00:03:30] I'll get I'll get married and all the presents. Yeah, well, I think I think, you know, there's, you know, especially for people my age. I, you know, there's been there was Well, I don't know, You know, there there was a not a resistance, but a kind of a shutting down of the idea of marriage for a long time. And, um, since it's been on the table or discussed in the last few years, then it's not. It's it's it's it's less about marriage, [00:04:00] but about having the rights of everybody else. That's a great answer. Yeah, I have nothing to add to that. It's great having both of you here. Is there anything you want to ask each other? Well, nothing. We haven't already, but Wow, what kind of radio station is this? Ok, go ahead, ask me anything. Steve, have you had a look at the front runners website or front runner's face page? Alan. Yes, I have. It's fantastic. And I encourage [00:04:30] everyone to look at it and sign up, you know, and like our front runners Web page on Good point. And we have a calendar of events and, you know, I think it's so important, you know, if we are not competitive group, we are a social group, you know? We're here to have fun, you know, have coffee, you know, and just have a good time. Good old fashioned way of meeting other people like you. The full transcription of the recording ends. A list of keywords/tags describing the recording follow. These tags contain the correct spellings of names and places which may have been incorrectly spelt earlier in the document. The tags are seperated by a semi-colon: 2010s ; Alan Kwok ; Aotearoa New Zealand ; Asia Pacific Outgames ; Auckland ; Coming Up ; Events ; Homosexual Law Reform Act (1986) ; LGBT ; Lesbian and Gay Archives of New Zealand (LAGANZ) ; Melbourne ; National Library of New Zealand ; People ; Proud to Play NZ (2016) ; Queer History in the Making (2015) ; San Francisco ; Steve McVey ; Wellington ; Wellington Frontrunners ; archives ; cakes ; change ; coffee ; community ; culture ; dancing ; exercise ; face ; fun ; gay ; history ; homosexual law reform ; human rights ; law ; legislation ; marriage ; marriage equality ; other ; passing ; queer ; radio ; rainbow ; resistance ; running ; social ; sport ; time ; training ; walking ; website ; wedding. The original recording can be heard at this website https://www.pridenz.com/queer_history_in_the_making_wellington_frontrunners.html. The master recording is also archived at the Alexander Turnbull Library in Wellington, New Zealand.  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