Category: New Zealand
Last week, New Zealand Police was advised by the Board of Auckland Pride that a decision had been made that Police officers were welcome to participate in the 2019 Auckland Pride Parade, but would not be able to march in uniform. The Board came to this decision following its annual series of consultation meetings, during […]
“All I can say at the moment is we are talking with Police to find a way forward for all,” says Pride Board Chair Cissy Rock, while NZ Police Diversity Liaison Officer, Inspector Tracy Phillips asks community members not to boycott the festival. NZ Police and the Auckland Pride Board are working to find a […]
There is a growing backlash from Auckland’s LGBTQ+ community over Pride’s decision to ban police from marching in uniform at next year’s parade with some calling for a boycott of the entire festival. There are growing numbers of LGBTQ+ community members now calling for a complete boycott of Auckland Pride 2019. The calls are being […]
Auckland Pride Board Treasurer Matty Jackson stands down over the decision, as other community members take to social media to voice their displeasure. In a statement on Facebook, Auckland Pride Board Member Matty Jackson has announced his decision to step down following the board’s majority vote to ban NZ Police from marching in the parade […]
The Board of Auckland Pride would like to confirm their position that the New Zealand Police will not be marching in uniform in the 2019 Auckland Pride Parade. This decision has been made following a series of community feedback sessions, including the 2018 AGM and Community Hui series held in venues across Auckland. These discussions […]
Police will not be taking part in the Pride Parade in February after being told by festival organisers they were not welcome to march while wearing their uniform. Police were told they were not welcome while wearing uniform and instead were told that they must wear t-shirts if they wished to march in the parade. […]
Labour MP Marja Lubeck has put a bill in the ballot to ban gay conversion therapy. The Member’s Bill was spurred after a petition by campaigners asking for a ban of conversion therapy gathered about 20,000 signatures. Lubeck says the practice of gay conversion therapy a “flawed abhorrent practice that has no place in our country.” The Labour […]
Baker, aka Buffy, died on Labour day from a heart attack. Taking to Facebook to announce the news, Baker’s performance partner and husband Jonathan ‘Bimbo’ Smith paid tribute to Baker saying “he was caring, loving, passionate, generous and so giving of his time to me and others.” Labour weekend marked the couple’s 24 year anniversary. […]