Stuff.co.nz – By Jo McKenzie-McLean
A Christchurch transgender man has laid a complaint with the Human Rights Commission claiming his gym membership was terminated because of his sexuality.
Andrew Dobson, a former member of Pro-Fitness gym, said his contract was terminated on April 7 after a manager told him they had received several body odour complaints against him.
Dobson said the gym management was trying to find any excuse to be rid of him, as he had disclosed to staff his plans to “transition” – live permanently as a woman – this month.