Day: August 1, 2025

In 2005, Auckland’s queer nightlife was in constant flux—new bars opened with a bang, only to disappear within a year or two. That was until Wayne Clark launched Family Bar on Karangahape Road. With its bold, industrial-inspired vibe and inclusive ethos, Family didn’t just survive—it thrived. Now celebrating 20 vibrant years, Family stands as Aotearoa’s […]

New Zealand’s most iconic queer venue, Family Bar, is turning 20 – and the countdown to the party of the year is officially on! 🎉 For two fabulous decades, Family has been the beating heart of Tāmaki Makaurau’s nightlife, serving up unforgettable drag, dance, and karaoke all under one glittering roof. Every Friday and Saturday […]

Wellington may be small in size, but its spirit – like its wind – is uncontainable. Whether it’s your first time or your fifteenth, Aotearoa’s capital continues to deliver: a city that fuses a deep love of the arts with an adventurous food scene, a proudly queer-friendly culture (the census declared it NZ’s gayest city), […]