Day: September 4, 2016

Well known illustrator and graphic designer Marc Conaco III thinks New Zealand’s blasé attitude toward casual racism needs to stop. I have been living in New Zealand since 2008 and it is a truly lovely country. We have the privilege of discussing issues about race where in some countries we would face censorship, violence or […]

  Amy Jane Bedwell sums up the Gay Ski Week QT experience with the help of a few notable helpers, and tells you why you absolutely need to experience it for yourself! As a frequent party-goer and active member of the rainbow community, I had high expectations for the week-long queer quasi-festival happening in Queenstown. I I worried about […]

Four key candidates for the Auckland Mayoralty talk about their plans for Auckland and how they aim to support the GLBT community.    Phil Goff I’m standing for Mayor to create a better and more inclusive Auckland. Auckland needs a strong mayor to lead and to advocate for our city. We need infrastructure development to […]

Nicholas Chamberlain has become the first openly gay Church of England bishop after publicly declaring his sexuality and relationships status.  Following a threat to be outed by a Sunday newspaper, Chamberlain made the announcement, although says that his sexuality has never been an overt secret. “It was not my decision to make a big thing […]

I didn’t think the week could get any better – but boy, was I wrong! Everyone and his dog turned out to farewell a beautiful week of community and pride at the GSWQT Heroes and Villains Finale Party! The night begun with a welcoming atmosphere in the memorial hall lobby before graduating into the decorated […]