Day: April 7, 2020

Apr 07
Allies in Self-Isolation: Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye

Member of Parliament for Auckland Central Nikki Kaye is still working long hours in lockdown, but cuddling her pussies and planning for a future full of freedom is keeping her relaxed.   Tell us about your Level 4 Lockdown – where are you? Who’s in your bubble? And what are you doing to keep your mental […]

Apr 07
Kiwis Surviving Self-Isolation: Scotty & Mal

Malcolm and Scott Kennedy-Vaughan are the owners/operators of S&M’s Cocktail Bar in Wellington and in Level 4 Lockdown their house has never been tidier. They point out, “two gay boys locked up together, deciding how the lounge looks best – could fill in the whole time!” Tell us about your Level 4 Lockdown – where […]

Apr 07
UK Support Organisation Urges LGBTI+ Youth To Delay Coming-Out During Lockdown

An LGBTI+ organisation in the United Kingdom believes that LGBTI+ youth may be better off staying in the closet during the coronavirus crisis lockdown. With millions across the globe under a form of lockdown or isolation, Tim Sigsworth, CEO of the Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT), has warned that the current situation could put those who […]

Apr 07
Exclusive: Departing Police Commissioner Mike Bush “Proud” of Police Relationship with Rainbow Community

Speaking to express as he departed his post last week, Mike Bush says he is pleased with the police’s positive and productive relationship with the Rainbow community.” After six years as New Zealand’s Police Commissioner, Mike Bush is leaving the role pleased with the relationship the Police have with the rainbow community. Bush says that […]

Apr 07
NZ Keeps Gay Blood Donation Laws at 12 Months

New Zealand will not follow the United States in relaxing blood donation laws for men who have sex with men (MSM). The New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) said they are aware the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States has reviewed and updated its deferral recommendations relating to MSM, changing the deferral period […]

Apr 07
Kiwis Surviving Self-Isolation: Aaron Von Phillippe

Operations Manager at K Road’s G.A.Y Bar, Aaron Von Phillippe is wearing outrageous outfits while binging on Tiger King and planning tomorrow night’s digital drag extravaganza on gaybar.co.nz. Tell us about your Level 4 Lockdown – where are you? Who’s in your bubble? And what are you doing to keep your mental health in check? […]

Apr 07
Kiwis Surviving Self-Isolation: The Team at OUTLine

On top of the massive struggle the world is facing with the COVID-19 pandemic, there are unique ways in which this will be tough for rainbow folks. Express spoke to the team at OUTLine to get their rainbow specific tips to help you make it through this lockdown in one piece. James Malcolm, Communications Coordinator […]