Day: May 14, 2025

Auckland’s beloved underground nightclub, G.A.Y, is set to double in size, bringing even more vibrancy to Karangahape Road. The popular LGBTQ+ venue is expanding upward, taking over the street-level bar POP to add a second floor of entertainment, set to open in just two to three weeks. LOOKING FOR YOUR PHOTO? PURCHASE YOURS HERE! The […]

From edgy art, wild nature, mouth-watering eats, and a vibrant queer spirit — Dunedin is a creative escape like no other. Arriving in Dunedin, there’s an instant vibe that few New Zealand cities can match. A lively student atmosphere hums through historic streets lined with period architecture, a bustling harbour leads to a coastline of […]

Ten years ago, Chris Hicks made a move that would reshape his life—not just geographically, but personally and emotionally. Leaving Essex in the UK for the sun-soaked shores of Sydney, he found himself far from home, but closer than ever to a sense of purpose and belonging.  “It was a happy accident moving to Sydney,” […]

Jacquie Grant ONZM revisits 1974 and NZ’s progressive legacy for trans rights as Aotearoa’s legal precedent faces political challenge from Winston Peters. Could such a thing happen in Aotearoa? It already has in the United Kingdom—trans women are no longer classified as female under the law. Authorities maintain that protections against discrimination remain, but to […]