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POWERFUL LGBTQ STORYTELLING GIVEN PRIDE OF PLACE AT NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The full programme for Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival has been revealed with 79 feature films and seven collections of short films...
Wellington’s Newest Gastropub ‘Taps’ Into Its Proud Side
The Duke of Wellington, a new gastropub that hit the capital’s culinary scene last year, has shown its support for the city’s LGBT+ community,...
Spilling All The Tea | Out & About @ The Dog’s Bollix
Saturday 27 June | The Dog’s Bollix
2 Newton Rd, Auckland
Photos | Oliver Hall
Bear NZ and Urge Events celebrated Level 1 freedom with a Tea Dance at Auckland...
Fafswag Founder Brings ‘Oracles’ To City Gallery Wellington
Join artist Pati Solomona Tyrell (founder of Pasifika queer art collective Fafswag), artist Suzanne Tamaki (Maniapoto, Tuhoe; a member of Pacific Sisters and SaVAge...
In Pictures: Taiwan Celebrates Pride With Parade “For The World”
After becoming the first Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage, Taiwan holds a pride parade for the entire planet’s LGBTQ population.
Taiwan staged a pride...
Sexuality and Gender Identity to be Included in 2023 Census
The inclusion of sexuality and gender identity questions comes is a major win for the Rainbow community.
For the first time in New Zealand’s history,...
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Reese Witherspoon Didn’t Know What Homosexuality Was Until Moving to LA
The Big Little Lies actress had no idea what homosexuality was until she went for a Hollywood audition.
Reese Witherspoon has revealed in an interview...
90-Year-Old Shows It’s Never To Late Too Be Yourself
Colorado resident Kenneth Felts has celebrated pride month by coming out as gay at the ripe old age of 90.
It seems the COVID-19 self-isolation...
The Woman Behind The Rainbow
Daniel Devenney talks to Celia Laskey, author of the poignant and inspiring debut novel, Under the Rainbow.
I loved the concept of your debut novel,...
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POWERFUL LGBTQ STORYTELLING GIVEN PRIDE OF PLACE AT NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The full programme for Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival has been revealed with 79 feature films and seven collections of short films...
Chechnya’s Gay Purge Exposed on Film
‘Welcome to Chechnya’ shines a light on the brutal oppression of homosexuality which includes gay “honour killings” in the Russian republic.
A new film...
SpongeBob SquarePants Has Come Out
In a major about-face by Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants has come out as gay for Pride Month.
In the early 2000s the show heads and the...
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Wellington’s Newest Gastropub ‘Taps’ Into Its Proud Side
The Duke of Wellington, a new gastropub that hit the capital’s culinary scene last year, has shown its support for the city’s LGBT+ community,...
Auckland’s Iconic Rainbow Choir Wants You!
GALS has the honour of being the world’s first rainbow choir to sing together again post-COVID 19 and is looking for new members to...
Rare Opportunity For Queer-History Lovers In Ponsonby’s Alan Turing Building
Named as the most iconic figure of the last century, the gay British mathematics genius who helped create modern computing and defeat the Nazi’s...
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Fafswag Founder Brings ‘Oracles’ To City Gallery Wellington
Join artist Pati Solomona Tyrell (founder of Pasifika queer art collective Fafswag), artist Suzanne Tamaki (Maniapoto, Tuhoe; a member of Pacific Sisters and SaVAge...
K-Road’s Trilogy Cafe & Bar Announce New Queer Events This July
K-Road's latest safe space has announced a new line-up of queer events kicking off this July including drag brunch, trivia nights, and the next...
Watch Jacinda Ardern & Grant Robertson’s Global Pride Address Here
“Let’s all recommit to keep doing the work that’s required and make sure that we show that international solidarity so that everyone can celebrate...
OPINION
Blaise Clotworthy: My Sexuality And My Mental Health
Blaise Clotworthy discusses his experiences around mental health and sexuality, and why he is taking part in the NZAF's 'Sweat With Pride'.
One in five...
“This is us” – Sonya Renee Taylor On Racism In NZ
New Zealand must be honest about its racist attitudes in order to heal wounds, says Taranaki-based American author and activist Sonya Renee Taylor.
“Aotearoa...
We Need to Talk About JK Rowling
As the writer who brought magic to his childhood once again degrades our transgender community, Ted Greensmith examines her hurtful words and is reminded...
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3 x Not That I’d Kiss A Girl novels
Lil O'Brien accidentally outed herself to her parents at the age of 19.
Half an hour later she found herself on the side of...
6 x Tickets to Tami Neilson on Tour
Tami Neilson & Her Hot Rockin’ Band of Rhythm Present Brass, Strings… Sing!
The tour will visit Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal (3 Sept), Wellington Opera...
Two Night Stay at Hotel d’Urville
Win two nights at Blenheim’s Hotel d’Urville in the heart of the Marlborough wine region.
Stay in a large room with private bathroom and continental breakfast,...
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