Day: January 26, 2024
Ahead of his debut as The Hits’ Drive Show’s new host, Matty McLean shares the best advice he received about coming out and his top tips for making your wedding authentically your own. How was coming out for you? Coming out was a process, as I’m sure it is for many people. I definitely knew […]
Visiting Rotorua’s new Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa promises to be a ‘restorative journey.’ Oliver Hall and a famous friend find it lives up to the hype, leaving with minds inspired for a united future. It’s the final day of my ultimate spa weekend in Rotorua, and I couldn’t be more intrigued to visit […]
Event Manager Shaughan Woodcock spills the tea on this year’s Rainbow Parade, taking over Ponsonby Road on Saturday 17 February 2024. How many community groups are involved in this year’s parade? Currently, we have 45 registered groups and around 2,500 participants taking part in this year’s amazing Rainbow Parade. It’s great to see support for […]
Craig Young delves into the government’s removal of the Relationships and Sexuality Education curriculum from our schools. In order to critically debate the Relationships and Sexuality Education curriculum, it is necessary to delve into its origins and the evidence behind its introduction. There is a reason for this. If there is indeed corroborative evidence about […]
Historian Gareth Watkins remembers significant moments in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand’s rainbow communities. 23 January 1964 This year marks the 60th anniversary of the brutal killing of Charles Allan Aberhart. Aberhart was not only persecuted by this country’s laws, with a conviction in 1963 for consensual homosexual activity (a conviction that would ultimately […]
Visit Auckland Museum on Sunday, 11 February, from 10 AM to 3 PM for an unforgettable Pride Family Fun Day! This event, free with museum entry, promises a day packed with joy, creativity, and entertainment, tailored especially for LGBTTQIA+ families and their allies. As you step through the vibrant chalk pavement drawings at the entrance, […]
The NFL is gearing up for its third annual “A Night of Pride” event as part of the Super Bowl LVIII week in Las Vegas. The event, presented by Smirnoff, aims to celebrate LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports and will feature a special performance by singer-songwriter VINCINT. Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD, emphasised […]
In the world of rugby league, referee Marcus Griffiths stands out for his officiating skills and his courageous stand against homophobic abuse. Griffiths, who came out as gay in 2021, has faced a barrage of homophobic messages and even death threats, a harrowing experience he shared publicly, sparking a vital conversation about the need for […]