Category: New Zealand

Feb 18
Unstoppable Pride: Highlights from the 2025 Rainbow Parade

🌈 Radiance, Pride, and Pure Joy! 🌈 The 2025 Rainbow Parade lit up the streets on Saturday, 15 February, in a spectacular celebration of love, diversity, and unity. Dazzling floats, vibrant costumes, and joyous faces filled the day with colour and energy as the community came together to march, dance, and shine brighter than ever. […]

Feb 18
Petition to Revoke Destiny Church’s Charity Status Gains Momentum

A petition on Change.org is urging the New Zealand government to revoke Destiny Church’s charitable status, accusing the organisation of inciting hate crimes against the LGBTQIA+ community. Launched on 29 March 2024 by a user named “Concerned Citizen,” the petition has already collected over 82,000 signatures, with a goal of 150,000. The petition claims that […]

Feb 17
Pics | Dancing with Pride: Best Moments from Auckland’s Rainbow Parade

🌈 Radiance, Pride, and Pure Joy! 🌈 The 2025 Auckland Rainbow Parade lit up Ponsonby Road on Saturday, 15 February, in a spectacular celebration of love, diversity, and unity. Dazzling floats, vibrant costumes, and joyous faces filled the day with colour and energy as the community came together to march, dance, and shine brighter than […]

Feb 17
Celebrate Summer in Auckland: Where to Stay, Play, and Eat for Pride (and Beyond)

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is a city bursting with pride all year round, but this month brings an extra splash of colour and celebration as Pride Month takes centre stage. From the iconic Rainbow Parade to vibrant community events, the city radiates inclusivity and joy. Once you’ve soaked up the jam-packed Auckland Pride schedule, there’s still […]

Feb 17
‘Too Far’: Prime Minister Slams Destiny Church Over Violent Pride Disruptions

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has criticised Destiny Church members for going “too far” during disruptive protests at Pride events in Auckland on 15 February 2025. The protests targeted a children’s science show hosted by a drag artist at the Te Atatū Community Centre and the Auckland Rainbow Parade. The demonstration at Te Atatū turned violent, […]

Feb 17
Destiny Church on the Brink: History’s Warnings Ignored

With Destiny Church under heightened legal scrutiny, Craig Young believes it is only a matter of time before history repeats itself. The recent violent protest at Te Atatū Library, followed by arrests, has placed Destiny Church under legal scrutiny. NZ Police Inspector Simon Walker warned the sect that it could face further legal consequences if […]

Feb 16
Rainbow Community Defiant After Violent Destiny Church Protests

Organisers of Auckland’s Rainbow events are urging the community to stay vigilant after groups linked to Destiny Church violently disrupted a children’s event and the Rainbow Parade. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown condemned the disruptions, calling them “totally unacceptable” and reaffirming the city’s commitment to diversity. Labour leader Chris Hipkins also criticised Destiny Church leader Brian […]

Feb 14
🎉 One Sleep to Go! Auckland Rainbow Parade Hits Ponsonby This Saturday 🌈

The Auckland Rainbow Parade is just one sleep away! – Tomorrow, Ponsonby Road will come alive with a dazzling celebration of colour, pride, and inclusivity at the Auckland Rainbow Parade 2025. Expect a spectacular evening filled with vibrant floats, lively performances, and electric energy as we honour love, diversity, and our incredible Rainbow communities. Whether […]