Category: New Zealand
The Burnett Foundation Aotearoa (formerly the NZAF) has reversed its earlier position and confirmed that politicians will be permitted on the main stage at this year’s Big Gay Out. In a statement shared on Facebook, the organisation acknowledged that the decision may be controversial, but framed the move as part of its broader advocacy mission. […]
The Year of Abundance: Robbie’s Bold Bid for Mr Bear New Zealand 2026 He’s a party-loving Scotsman with a heart of gold, a loud laugh, and a story that roars with pride. Meet Robbie Abundance, a larger-than-life personality and proud contestant in this year’s Mr Bear New Zealand competition — and according to his horoscope, […]
A sobering new report reveals that over 1,000 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents took place across the United States in 2025, marking one of the most dangerous years for queer Americans on record. The data, released by ALERT Desk, the Anti-LGBTQ Extremism Reporting Tracker from GLAAD, documented 1,042 individual attacks spanning 47 states and Washington, DC — a […]
From Baby Bear to Proud Otter: Matt McVeigh’s Journey to the Mr Bear NZ Stage After a decade in Aotearoa, UK-born Matt McVeigh is ready to take the stage for Mr Bear New Zealand 2026 — and he’s doing it with a cheeky grin. “I moved to New Zealand 10 years ago, and somewhere along […]
A new report has raised concerns about long waiting times, uneven access, and systemic barriers facing transgender people seeking healthcare in regional Aotearoa New Zealand. The Regional Transgender Healthcare Report 2025, released by advocacy organisation Gender Minorities Aotearoa, is based on a national survey of 100 transgender people and parents of transgender young people conducted […]
Lesbian and bisexual women in Aotearoa New Zealand face disproportionately high levels of violence and sexual assault — particularly by strangers — according to new research from Auckland University of Technology (AUT). The study, led by Associate Professor Alex Plum in collaboration with researchers from Rosalind-Franklin University in the United States, found that non-heterosexual women […]
Auckland’s most dazzling celebration of love, inclusion, and diversity is making its triumphant return to Ponsonby! The Auckland Rainbow Parade is back and bolder than ever, inviting everyone to join in a vibrant evening of unity, colour, and joy. In a world where division and discrimination often take centre stage, the Rainbow Parade stands as […]
Tucked away in the lush heart of Golden Bay, Autumn Farm began the new year by hosting its 31st annual Summer Camp, drawing nearly 100 attendees — mostly gay and bisexual men, but also welcoming queer-friendly folk, naturists, and pansexuals from around the globe. With international guests and students mingling with long-time regulars, it was […]