Day: November 10, 2015

Two Tokyo districts have began issuing Japan’s first certificates officially recognising same sex partnerships.  The certificates are only available for residents in two of Tokyo’s 23 wards — and nowhere else in Japan. Mostly symbolic, the certificates are supposed to encourage businesses to grant rights equivalent to marriage. Setagaya and Shibuya are the two districts […]

expressers are all a-flurry about the fabulous Womad 2016 line-up and pure excitment for this worldy event! For those who have not made the trip for this stunning festival, get your tents out and gumboots on! This should be a yearly tradition; not only are we talking about amazing music, but a vibrant and diverse […]

The final Boarding call for BUOYS & GALS is now being made. All bookings must be made before 9pm Wednesday 11 November, as the Hilton chef requires advance notification of final catering numbers. Tickets can be purchased at www.eventfinda.co.nz/2015/buoys-gaba-charity-auction-luncheon/auckland or by emailing tickets@gaba.org.nz. In addition, there are still available to purchase in person at The Eagle Bar, Marcello’s […]

Local Transgender personality Mary Haddock-Staniland has fulfilled a longtime wish.  Transgender Personality Mary Haddock-Staniland is taking time out to recover after undergoing breast augmentation surgery. Performed by top New Zealand surgeon Dr Julian Lofts, it’s understood the procedure was a success and Mary is recovering well in private care. Publicist Miranda Likeman,  husband Willie Staniland and a […]