Category: New Zealand
🌈 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ty Philips discusses three types of Valentine’s dates that trans women experience and explains how experiencing more, stopped her settling for less. Valentine’s Day is here, along with expectations of gorgeous bouquets of roses, being wined and dined and elaborate romantic gestures. While this day is all about fantasies of romance, it doesn’t always turn […]
Mr Bear NZ 2025: The Party Keeps Going! The energy from Mr Bear New Zealand 2025 is still running high after an unforgettable night at Phoenix Cabaret on Friday, 7 February. With a packed venue, electrifying performances, and an outpouring of community spirit, the event truly showcased the vibrancy of Aotearoa’s Bear community. Taking centre […]