Category: Lifestyle

Dec 07
Report: 80% Have Witnessed Homophobia in Sport

New research suggests that many GLBT people face ongoing challenges that prevent them from participating in sport. The study, which mapped the experiences of over 9500 people across 6 nations and a range of sexualities, found that 80% of people had witnessed some form of homophobia in sport, or had been targeted themselves. Furthermore, 84% […]

Dec 02
Gay Store Pops in Ponsonby

Levi Joule checks out new Ponsonby pop up store My Eclectic Zone (MEZ), a home store with a uniquely gay feel. Richard James and his fiancé Matt Azmy have been together for three years. After meeting Richard in Indonesia, Matt moved to Auckland, New Zealand where he works as a fitness instructor. The couple got […]

Nov 30
To Bear or Not to Bear?

Lisa Luke Michelle Takes a look at some of the issues couples must take into account when exploring IVF treatment. Finish school. Go to work or university. Find a partner, settle down, have kids. All very well for heterosexual couples and those who have access to sperm/egg donors or surrogate mothers – but what about […]

Nov 25
Foodie Bites: Where to Go on Christmas Day

Alexia is the co-author of popular blog www.cheapeats.co.nz the Auckland guide to eating great food without going bankrupt. If you don’t feel like cooking or dealing with difficult relatives this Christmas day, just make some elaborate excuse and sneak out to a restaurant with your significant other or a bunch of friends on the 25th. […]

Nov 25
Foodie Bites: Barilla Expands!

Alexia is the co-author of popular blog www.cheapeats.co.nz the Auckland guide to eating great food without going bankrupt. Fans of one of Auckland’s most popular dumpling restaurants will be excited to know that a second branch of Barilla Dumpling will soon be opening, also on Dominion Road.  No matter how many other dumpling joints have […]

Nov 23
Foodie Bites:Downtown Christmas Markets

Alexia is the co-author of popular blog www.cheapeats.co.nz the Auckland guide to eating great food without going bankrupt. If you love food, and have friends who love food, Downtown’s 12 Days of Christmas Markets is where you need to be from the 1st to the 12th of December this year. Traditional European baking, chocolates, berries, […]

Nov 23
Ask Agony Uncle Lisa: Am I Being Deterred From Transitioning?

Rainbow Counsellor Lisa Luke Michelle is here to help with your problems. Q: I am 50 years old and have been given the run-around by Auckland Sexual Health in regards to starting Hormone Replacement Therapy for transitioning. I have been on their waiting list for months, and now, after a consultation with one of their […]

Nov 19
Love the Skin You’re In!

Summer is by far the majority of peoples favourite time of the year. The heat, the beach, the sun, the lack of clothing, the flings… whew lets not get too carried away! One thing is for sure, there is more damage done to our skin during the summer months than any other time of the […]