Day: June 29, 2016

Jun 29
Survey Reveals One Third of GLBT Women Feel Unwelcome at Pride Events

In the wake of the shooting at Pulse and the recent wave of bathroom laws and bills that discriminate against transgender people, the LGBTQ community needs Pride now more than ever. Unfortunately, the dating app Her found some disappointing statistics about how GLBT women feel about Pride festivities. Of the 3003 LGBTQ American women who responded […]

Jun 29
The Aroha Project Returns for Second Season

 Mika Haka Studio is only days away from releasing the second season of The Aroha Project, a web-series focused on exploring the realities of bullying, alienation and suicide in the lives of a diverse range of young New Zealanders available Friday 1 July on TVNZ on Demand. Created by Mika Haka and directed by Ramon Te […]

Jun 29
Auckland Law Firm Achieves Rainbow Tick

Following a six month audit process, central city law firm Russell Mcveigh has been awarded the Rainbow Tick certification. The Rainbow Tick programme is a continual quality improvement programme designed to help an organisation ensure it is a safe and welcoming workplace for employees of diverse gender identity and sexual orientation and demonstrates a business is an inclusive […]

Jun 29
A Match Made in Hawaii

The crisp winter cold can be a bit of a drag. Why not brush the dust off your two piece and slip your feet into some flip flops instead? Hawaii is a top destination for Kiwi travelers who are craving sun and surf – but which of it’s six outstanding islands best suits your travel […]

Jun 29
Snow Place Like Queenstown

Don’t let winter wanderlust get you down – ski into spring with the largest gay and lesbian winter pride event in the Southern Hemisphere, Gay Ski Week QT! The first time I saw snow was a magical experience. After spending years avoiding winter on tropical island getaways, experiencing the sheer beauty of a snow-topped mountain […]