Day: September 24, 2015

Sep 24
Former Pride Parade Director Breaks Silence on Why he Left, With Replacement Still Not Found

The former Auckland Pride parade director has broken his months long silence over his departure. In a statement just released, former Auckland pride parade director Richad Taki has broken his silence on why he declined to return for a third stint as parade director. Mr Taki says that while he “continues to support Auckland Pride […]

Sep 24
Can The Rainbow Advisory Panel Be Effective?

When the idea of a Rainbow Advisory Panel was first raised I was excited at the possibilities for our community. Yet after observing Auckland council politics over the last year, I can’t help but feel a sense of despair before the panel has even held their first meeting. The Auckland Rainbow Advisory Panel members were […]

Sep 24
Village Where Girls Become Boys at Puberty Discovered

In a remote village within the Dominican Republic, an extraordinary case of boys not growing penises until puberty has been uncovered. Babies born apparently female in a tiny village in the Dominican Republic are turning into men at puberty due to a genetic deformity. His story will be featured in a new BBC  series Countdown […]