Category: Events

Mar 30
Transgender Day of Visibility’s Most Important Year Yet

Transgender Day of Visibility is once again being celebration internationally on Thursday 31 March. Originally started in 2009, Transgender Day of Visibility was created in response to the lack of queer events internationally which celebrate trans people. The dedicated day is complimentary to the Transgender Day of Remembrance which serves as a memorial to transgender victims of hate […]

Mar 25
Christchurch Pride: Easter Agender ‘T’ Party

Everyone is invited to Agender NZ Inc’s social evening of fun, chat, and laughter. Agender New Zealand Incorporated is a Non-Profit Organization, which has been supporting Transgender people and their families throughout New Zealand since 1996. Music will be provided for community attendees and their families, friends and supporters. The T party promises to be ‘a […]

Mar 25
Mr Gay Wellington Postponed

Organizers report that operational issues have caused the postponement of Mr Gay Wellington which was set to take place at Ivy Bar on Saturday 26th of March during the Easter break. The event has now been set for Labour Weekend in October and will still offer a $500 first prize and be judged by such […]

Mar 18
Tamati Coffey’s Ponsonby Rd Turns One!

Tomorrow is a big day for Tamati Coffey’s landmark Rotorua bar, Ponsonby Rd! It is turning one year old! “It is our first birthday and we are absolutely ecstatic” says Tamati in an interview with express, “It has been a long road. Being a bar in a provincial town can be tough, but we are […]

Mar 11
Raising Bisexual Awareness One Picnic Basket at a Time

Dichotomy is an unfortunate reality of our society. Male and female represent an outdated understanding of ‘this or that’ gender dynamics, and ideas of ‘good and bad’ reduce the complexity of human existence into boxes by which we are forced to live our lives. Straight or gay is another that melts the brain – particularly […]

Mar 08
Wellington Pride to Honour Georgina Beyer in “Georgie Girl” Screening

As part of the 2016 Wellington Pride Festival | Tū whakahīhī e Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Nga Taonga Sound & Vision will be screening “Georgie Girl” – a film documenting the life of New Zealand and the world’s first transgender person to be elected into national office, Georgina Beyer. The internationally acclaimed documentary tracks the history of one of New […]

Mar 06
Madge Madness at Vector Arena

Music reviewer and die hard Madge fan Shane Crook offers his take on last night’s Rebel Heart concert at Vector Arena in Auckland. Madonna’s tenth world tour is the first to bring her ‘Madjesty’ to our shores. “I’m here to start a revolution, are you with me?” Madonna asks in her opening video which displays a […]

Mar 04
Win More Than Hearts at New Zealand’s Own Girls Night, Lady AM!

If you are looking for a local ladies night with a difference – look no further because Lady AM has got you covered! Cute girls, good booze and a rocking atmosphere – Lady AM is your first choice for a fabulous night out for lesbian and bisexual women. Boasting a local crowd and real community […]