Day: October 1, 2017

Oct 01
Having The Chat: Gaylene Hawley-Simmonds

We change things up a little this month and chat with our editor’s very own mum, Gaylene Hawley-Simmonds.  Tell express readers a little about yourself. I am a 56 year old woman who for the first 46 years of life was heterosexual…..or so I thought! About ten years  ago I fell for another woman six […]

Oct 01
Political Involvement Doesn’t Stop at The Voting Booth

It’s fair to say that many express readers will be disappointed after the election night results positioned the National Party as the clear favourite, with 46 percent of the vote. The votes have been counted, but the composition of our government for the next three years is yet to be decided. Our country is in […]

Oct 01
Personalities: Grayson Coutts

express takes pleasure in presenting those in our community who have been successful in their chosen field, whether it be artistic, business, sporting or other. This month, Zakk d’Larté meets up with Grayson Coutts about his success as a freelance makeup artist. Hi Grayson! Firstly how did you get started in the makeup business? Quite […]

Oct 01
Out With Olly

Oliver Hall runs through upcoming events and shows not already highlighted in express for this month. Festivals to Flock To  Winter is done! So celebrate the suspected warm Spring with the music festivals that are coming our way. Get your best T-shirt optional out fits and get ready to party! For R&B fans look no further than Craig David’s Friday […]

Oct 01
Hottie: Lewis Rowe, Entrepreneur & Socialite

Lewis Rowe describes himself as an entrepreneur and socialite with a keen eye for detail, classic fashion…. and a love for a glass of champagne! His spring style aesthetic is classic, block colours, crisp white shirts, and fine detail, for example, understated patterns, contrast stitching, and pocket squares. Lewis has no problem dressing for the […]

Oct 01
October: Ask Agony Uncle Eli

Rainbow Counsellor Elijah Luke Michel is here to help with your problems: Q – I’m concerned for my girlfriend. I knew she smoked cannabis occasionally when I met her but recently her intake has increased and I’m scared she’ll become a drug-addict. I’m pro medicinal marijuana but she has been using it daily for anxiety […]

Oct 01
Kathy Griffin & Crazy Stories 

Queen of our hearts Kathy Griffin, whose Laugh Your Head off Tour comes to Auckland on 19 October, talks with Express’s Oliver Hall about her A-list neighbours, her LGBT history and the photoshoot that nearly executed her career.     I waited for Kathy Griffin’s call in a quiet space reading over my many questions, recording device in-hand. But […]