Category: Events

Feb 11
Pride Board Call Out Social Media Critics at #OurMarch

express talks to Auckland Pride Board members about the meaning behind their #OurMarch outfits. Members of the Auckland Pride Board led Saturday’s #OurMarch wearing t-shirts that displayed targets on their backs. “It’s a little rainbow design that’s in the shape of a bullseye of sorts,” Auckland Pride Board Secretary Michael Lett told express. “It’s a […]

Feb 11
The Mother of Butterflies and The Bodybuilder Barbie: Meet Asia O’Hara and Kameron Michaels

Next month, season 11 of RuPaul’s Drag Race will grace our screens as the show continues to grow in both mainstream popularity and production budget. To celebrate, express spoke to two of last season’s most beloved contestants Asia O’Hara and Kameron Michaels. Along with fan-favourites Detox, Kim Chi, Naomi Smalls and Violet Chachki, these queens […]

Feb 11
Tamati Coffey Announces Baby News

The MP and former TVNZ Presenter made the announcement at the Big Gay Out. Labour MP and former TVNZ presenter Tamati Coffey has announced today that he and his partner Tim Smith are expecting a baby. The couple who had a civil union in 2011 have been together for the past decade. Mr Coffey made […]

Feb 09
First Auckland Pride ‘#ourmarch’ attracts Estimated 3000 People

Organisers declare community event a success, saying 3000 attendees is a conservative estimation. Auckland Pride’s inaugural ‘#ourmarch’ attracted 3000 people including participants in the march and attendees of the Myers Park celebration that followed, according to the March’s producer Richard Green. The march which followed the ‘graduation route’ from Albert Park had a grass routes […]

Feb 09
Matt Holster Wins Mr. Bear NZ 2019

Matt Holster took out the title in lively competition, in front of a packed crowd at The Dog’s Bollix last night. Taking to social media to celebrate his win, Matt said:  “I am incredibly flattered and humbled for tonight’s event. I will strive to do you proud. Thank you to everyone involved in organizing the […]

Feb 09
Groups taking part in Auckland Pride March Confirmed

A finalized list of groups taking part in the Auckland Pride March has been released, revealing over 550 participants will be involved. The groups represented includes: Amnesty International New Zealand Asexuality New Zealand Auckland Drag Auckland Peace Action Auckland Unitarians Auckland Young Feminists Bernard’s Posse CPA Australia Crumb Cafe Gender Minorities Aotearoa Green Party of […]

Feb 05
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Won’t Attend the Auckland Pride ‘Walk’

The PM has announced she will attend the Wellington Pride Parade, however. In 2018, Jacinda Ardern became New Zealand’s first Prime Minister to participate in a pride parade when she walked with Rainbow Labour however, she will not be attending 2019’s replacement walk. Ardern has been a regular attendee over the course of the past […]

Feb 02
Spice Up Your Night With Tickets For Tom Sainsbury’s Karaoke Boiz

Directed by New Zealand’s favorite comedian, Tom Sainsbury, Karaoke Boiz is the newest comedy musical to grace our shores, with the tale of love, lust, laughter, and a shit-load of F’n fun, opening at Auckland’s Q-Theatre this February for Auckland Pride. The show which is written by Daryl Wrightson & Kermath has been described as Westside meets Priscilla Queen […]