Police officers who want to march in next month's Auckland Pride Parade will reportedly not be allowed to wear their uniforms.
Openly gay and lesbian officers had sought official support to march as representatives of the police force.
However, the request has been turned down, GayNZ.com reports.
"Any police who wish to participate in the parade can do so as individuals who pay their own way. Participants will not be in uniform," a police spokesperson told the website.
The position contrasts with that of the Defence Force, which is allowing LGBT people serving with the Army, Navy and Air Force to march in the parade in uniform.
The Auckland Pride Parade with be held on February 16 on Ponsonby Rd.
