Tag: gareth watkins
On the 50th anniversary of the birth of NZ's Gay Liberation Front, Gareth Watkins highlights April dates that made a difference to Aotearoa’s LGBTQ+...
Gareth Watkins discovers March dates that made a difference to New Zealand’s LGBTQ+ community.
22 March 1964
Norman “Old Sunshine” Gibson died in New Plymouth. In...
Gareth Watkins finds words of inspiration from Rainbow community members around New Zealand, reflecting on the year that was and the year that will...
Historian Gareth Watkins examines significant February dates in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Queer History.
23 February 1924
The NZ Truth newspaper published a story about the growth...
Gareth Watkins looks back at the final month year’s past and how December’s significant events have impacted and shaped our LGBTQ+ community.
17 December 1913
English...
Historian Gareth Watkins searches Aotearoa’s significant queer dates from November’s past to see how this month has shaped our community.
21 November 1957
Historian Gavin McLean...
Historian Gareth Watkins looks back at significant October dates that have had a lasting impact on our rainbow communities.
8 October 1968
A petition calling for...
Historian Gareth Watkins looks back at significant September dates that impacted Aotearoa New Zealand’s rainbow communities.
28 September 1921
This year marks the centenary of the...
