Day: August 20, 2015

Aug 20
Auckland Pride Seeks New Parade Director as Richard Taki Declines to Return For a Third Stint

Pride has today confirmed that Richard Taki will not return to direct 2016’s pride parade. Mr Taki who directed 2014 and 2015’s parade won’t be returning for a third stint as parade director Auckland Pride has confirmed. Auckland Pride has put out a release asking for expressions of interest to fill the now vacant position. […]

Aug 20
Watch: The Inspiring Story of Magic Stormers – Uganda’s Transgender Basketball Team

Meet Uganda’s GLBT inclusive basketball team. Vice Sports traveled to Kampala, Uganda to profile the team taking a stand for GLBT equality, the video chronicles the stories of those who play in the team and the persecution they have faced both on and off the court. Despite the threats of violence however, the Magic Stormers are […]

Aug 20
Tiffany and Co. to Open Store in Auckland

Tiffany and Co. will be opening its first ever New Zealand store. The internationally renowned jeweller, today announced plans to open its first company-operated retail store in New Zealand. The store will be located in Auckland’s Britomart. The approximately 430 square metre store will occupy the entire ground floor of Australis House, at 36-38 Customs […]

Aug 20
Trans Personality Mary Haddock Staniland to Feature on New Zealand Version of ‘Real Housewives’

Transgender personality Mary Haddock-Staniland is set to feature on ZM’s ‘Ladies of New Zealand’ – a local version of the popular international ‘Real Housewives’ television series. Mary will star alongside three other ladies in the week long reality series.  “I think people will be surprised at how normal my life is,” says Mary. “I enjoy […]