Category: New Zealand

Mar 15
Wellington International Pride Parade Postponed

Following the Cancellation of Wellington’s Out in the Park and Pride Hīkoi, the Wellington International Pride Parade has been delayed until further notice and will not take place this weekend.  In a post on the organisation’s Facebook page, they stated: “With our hearts heavy,the Board of the Wellington International Pride Parade has decided to postpone our […]

Mar 15
Wellington’s Out in the Park Cancelled After Christchurch Terror Attack 

Wellington’s Out in the Park and Pride Hīkoi are no longer going ahead while organisers of the Wellington International Pride Parade remain in consultation with police.   Wellington Pride has tonight confirmed Out in the Park will not proceed, in light of the terrorist attack across two Christchurch mosques that has killed 40 people.   […]

Mar 12
Wellington Pride Parade Biggest Yet with Police, Defence and PM Attending

Police and Defence Force bosses along with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will march in the parade for the very first time on Saturday 16 March. 2019’s Wellington Pride parade is set to be the biggest one yet with the chief of Defence Air Marshal Kevin Short and Police Commissioner Mike Bush joining Prime Minister Jacinda […]

Mar 11
Wellington Paints The Town Rainbow for Pride

Proudly supported by express! The Wellington International Pride Parade will ignite the capital city on the evening of Saturday 16 March 2019 – and everyone is welcome! Now becoming a favourite fixture in the Wellington calendar, the theme for the 2019 parade is ‘Fire; ignite your passion for your community’. Creative Director, Amanduh La Whore […]

Mar 11
Green MP Floats Rainbow Ministry Concept

Jan Logie has called for discussion to begin around the establishment of a dedicated Rainbow Ministry. Greens MP Jan Logie has used the launch event of this year’s Wellington Pride Festival as an opportunity to call for a conversation around the established of a ministry for LGBTI+ New Zealanders. Logie says there is still discrimination […]

Mar 08
Geovana Peres Discusses Gender Pay Disparity Ahead of WBO World Title Fight

Geovana will be earning just one-three-hundredth of Joseph Parker’s paycheque when he fought for the male equivalent belt. Brazilian-born Geovana moved to New Zealand nearly a decade ago, to learn English and experience another culture. With a background in special and physical education, she fell in love with the outdoors lifestyle and last year became […]

Mar 07
Duncan Garner Says Trans Athlete Laurel Hubbard Shouldn’t Compete, Following Announcement of her Return to Competition Next Month

Garner thinks the weightlifter should not be able to compete in the women’s category at the Arafura Games, despite meeting all sporting criteria. TV3 ‘s AM Show host Duncan Garner has come out against the right of Laurel Hubbard to compete in the women’s category of weightlifting competitions. Hubbard has attracted controversy from some commentators […]

Mar 06
Man arrested in Aziz Al-Sa’afin Assult Case, Back in Court Tomorrow

Aziz has been told he will not need to give evidence if the incident goes to trial, as footage of the assault was captured on CCTV. The man, who was arrested on Friday 1 March and appeared in court on Saturday 2 March but made no plea, will be back in court tomorrow. The man […]