Our Partners

Big Gay Out Zone Partners

  • Southern Cross is thrilled to support Big Gay Out in 2026. This valued partnership underpins our aim to help Rainbow communities live their healthiest lives with pride. Southern Cross Health Society and Southern Cross Travel Insurance are Rainbow Tick certified and proud to foster an inclusive workplace where people can embrace and celebrate their diversity and authenticity.

    In addition to taking part in the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa Big Gay Out partnership, the Southern Cross’ branded group of businesses also supports several other Rainbow and not-for-profit wellbeing initiatives, including Rainbow NZ charitable trust projects, Sweat with Pride and Auckland Pride March.

    The Southern Cross team looks forward to seeing you at the Southern Cross Big Gay Picnic area to grab some shade and spin to win some epic prizes. #WithYou

Big Gay Out Activation Partners

  • AA Insurance is proud to be part of the biggest Pride celebration in Aotearoa – Big Gay Out!

    This vibrant festival is an incredible opportunity for us to connect with our Rainbow communities in a fun, inclusive, and welcoming space. At AA Insurance, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Supporting Big Gay Out is one way we celebrate diversity and inclusion, both within our workplace and across our communities.

     This year, we’re bringing something glaaaam to the event! giving you a share-worthy keepsake that celebrates your fabulous self! Get ready to capture those moments!

     So come and check us out on the day and let your personality shine! We can’t wait to see you and your whole-self – because being you is always in style.

    In addition to taking part in the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa Big Gay Out partnership, the Southern Cross’ branded group of businesses also supports several other Rainbow and not-for-profit wellbeing initiatives, including Rainbow NZ charitable trust projects, Sweat with Pride and Auckland Pride March.

    The Southern Cross team looks forward to seeing you at the Southern Cross Big Gay Picnic area to grab some shade and spin to win some epic prizes. #WithYou

  • At AMI, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, supported and celebrated. It’s a privilege for AMI to participate in Pride events as a proud ally, and we are proud to once again stand with takatāpui and rainbow communities in Aotearoa at Big Gay Out.

    We know this commitment starts at home. We work hard to create an environment where our people and customers can be their authentic selves and know they are valued.

    When it comes to protecting what matters and backing the moments that mean the most to you, we are one your side. Come visit us at the AMI stall at Big Gay Out and keep an eye out for us in the Auckland Rainbow Parade. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

  • Auckland Council is excited to stand alongside and celebrate the amazing rainbow and takatapui communities of Tāmaki Makaurau at Big Gay Out 2026! Our community spaces are the heart of local neighbourhoods, and we work passionately to ensure these are safe and inclusive for all. We would love to share our Proud Centres initiative with you. Delivered across our libraries, community and arts centres, Proud Centres empower, celebrate and uplift takatāpui and rainbow communities through visibility and programming, not just throughout pride month, but year-round. Come find out more about what’s on offer throughout our Pride Centres, connect over some fun activities and meet us and our good friends from APF.

  • Inclusion is part of who we are at AUT. Our rainbow communities- kaimahi and tauira alike - have the support to live authentically and be #AUTproud. It's about creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued and celebrated.

    We're excited to be back at Big Gay Out this year and yes, we're bringing the sparkle. If you're exploring study options, come meet our full-time rain bow support team, join the activities and experience what makes AUT different. We'd love to connect and celebrate with you.

  • Chorus can’t wait to celebrate with the rainbow community at this year’s Big Gay Out! Be sure to check out our tent where you’ll be able to jump in the photobooth, connect over the fibre network and spin the wheel to take home a giveaway! #lovefromchorus

  • At Datacom, we are committed to creating safe spaces for everyone. Our focus on tech safety ensure that our customers’ data and privacy are protected, while our dedication to diversity and inclusion fosters an environment where all individuals feel valued and safe. We are delighted to be back supporting Auckland’s Pride festival in 2026 through our partnership with Burnett Foundation Aotearoa by returning as a partner of Big Gay Out.

  • At Les Mills International, we’ve been committed to the Rainbow mission since 2020! From Rainbow Tick Certified, Pride Pledge Certified, epic workshops and Rainbow trainings, hosting event collabs with other like-minded businesses, and even snatching multiple Rainbow Awards for our work in this space. While we may be a global force in group fitness, we know the real magic happens locally, and that’s why we’re hyped to support Big Gay Out right here in Tāmaki Makaurau!  

    Have you ever wondered “Am I doing this move right?” “How do I even start my fitness journey?” “How can I make it less ugh and more yay?”  

    Pull up to the Les Mills booth and hang with our queer staff, instructors, ambassadors, and trainers. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your amazing self. We know the first step, just showing up, can feel like the hardest, so we’ll be here to make it easy and fun. 

    What’s on?  

    ✔ Bite-sized 10-min workouts every hour - no gear, no stress, just turn up in your BGO outfit you’ve got on and let’s pump those endorphins or practice your main-stage dance moves. 

    ✔ Technique tips to kickstart your fitness journey or level up your results 

    ✔ Safe space for all the questions you’ve never had the chance to ask  

    ✔ GIIVVEEEEAAAWWWAAAYYYSSSSS 

     Expect bangers on the playlist, fitness giveaways, and plenty of good yaps. 

    Come move and groove,  

    With Les Mills 

  • At L’Oréal, our sense of purpose is to Create the Beauty that Moves the World. Makeup has long been a vital tool for self-expression, especially within the LGBTQIA+ community. We champion every vision of beauty, empowering everyone to be their authentic selves. L'Oréal Proud stands for support, inclusivity, diversity, celebration, and expression. Join us at the 2026 Big Gay Out in Aotearoa for a fun, fabulous, and interactive hair and makeup experience! #LorealProud #BGO2026

  • At SEEK, we believe in creating environments where people can bring their best selves to work every day, and we're proud to partner with Big Gay Out to encourage businesses across Aotearoa to do the same. This is Pride at Work.

  • 2degrees is thrilled to be supporting the Big Gay Out again in 2026!

    At 2degrees our purpose is fighting for fair. We are committed to connecting with and providing support to our LGBTTQIA+/Rainbow employees, customers, and the wider community. 2degrees is proud to be Rainbow Tick certified, and we regularly hold fun and inclusive company-wide events that feed directly into our inclusive culture. Oh, and we love to organise fundraising for Rainbow charities across Aotearoa. Come and see us at the Big Gay Out and say kia ora to our awesome team of Rainbow Heroes!

  • NZ Cheap Cars is proud to be a partner of Big Gay Out 2026.

    As one of New Zealand’s trusted car dealers, we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed, supported, and celebrated. Partnering with Big Gay Out is our way of showing our commitment to diversity and inclusion, both within our team and the wider community.

    At NZ Cheap Cars, we don’t just help people find the right vehicle—we’re passionate about helping people move forward in life with confidence. By supporting Big Gay Out, we’re joining an incredible celebration of love, identity, and community spirit, and we’re honoured to stand alongside so many others who share these values.

    Whether you’re buying your first car, upgrading, or just exploring, we want every customer to feel respected and valued. We’re excited to be part of Big Gay Out 2026, and we look forward to celebrating this vibrant event with everyone.

  • Dentsu Aotearoa are long time admirers, first time partners of Big Gay Out, and we're so excited to celebrate with you all in 2026! We’re proud to have a strong Rainbow community within our dentsu whānau, and partnering with Big Gay Out is our way of showing up for them, and standing alongside Tāmaki Makaurau's wider Rainbow community.

    In our day‑to‑day, we transform brands through the power of modern creativity, media and experience. At Big Gay Out, we’re flipping that lens outward, and using those same skills to amplify you.

    Step inside the dentsu studio and create your very own billboard moment. Strike a pose, share a message, celebrate who you are, and watch as your creation is broadcast across some of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic digital billboards.

    Come say hi, get creative, and help us light up Auckland with Pride.

Big Gay Out Roaming Partners

  • Iconic Beverage Co is thrilled to be partnering with Big Gay Out 2026 because nothing says summer done right like good music, great people, and a whole lot of pride. Our RTD brand is all about living boldly, celebrating who you are, and turning the volume up on joy — and the rainbow community does that better than anyone. We’re here to bring the flavours, the fun, and the good times while backing a festival that champions self-expression, inclusivity, and pure electric energy. If you’re living loud and loving louder, we’ll drink to that. 🌈✨