Day: September 13, 2021

Sep 13
Gay Dating: What Adam & Steve Taught Us About Temptation

Monogamy, snakes, fruits and faith. Dick Richards examines the ‘old book’s story of the world’s first gay couple and asks if your relationship rules need a New Testament? Some say rules are made to be broken, but when it comes to rules in a relationship, what are we really breaking when we push the boundaries […]

Sep 13
Kiwis in Level 4 Lockdown: Flavio Villani

With Auckland facing another week of Lockdown, express talks to queer community members about how they keep a level head in these trying times. Today, concert pianist Flavio Villani. 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 […]

Sep 13
Record number of submissions for Conversion Therapy Bill

The Justice Committee’s call for submissions on the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill has closed, with over 100,000 written submissions received from members of the public. This represents the highest ever number of submissions received on a bill in New Zealand. For the committee’s initial hearings on the bill, it has formed two subcommittees which […]

Sep 13
“Close To Tears” – Bi Footballer Talks About Teammates’ Support After Coming Out

Sheppey United footballer, Jahmal Howlett-Mundle has opened up about his experience following coming out as bisexual to his teammates on the field this July. Speaking with The Athletic, Jahmal Howlett-Mundle says that public response to his coming out has been incredibly “overwhelming,” and he “didn’t realise the impact” coming out as bi would have to others, […]