Category: New Zealand
The petition comes as UK Prime Minister Theresa May votes to eradicate the ‘abhorrent’ therapy. While the practice of gay conversion therapy is outlawed in many parts of the world, the Human Rights Commission does not specifically ban conversion therapy in New Zealand. But that could soon change is the organisers of a new petition […]
Mark your calendars! Auckland Pride’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 30 July at Studio One Toi Tū in Ponsonby. The meeting will include reports from the Chair and Treasurer and the elections of officers. While anyone is welcome to attend the meeting, only members can vote in these elections. To become a […]
The Government MP has called for the establishment of a Minister responsible for rainbow issues saying “I think that’s something we could absolutely do with.” Tamati Coffey made the comments during a Facebook Live interview with Newshub Nation. Elected to parliament in 2017 as the MP for Waiariki, Coffey has long been an outspoken advocate […]
RainbowYOUTH’s Annual Report for 2018 has been released to the public and is available to download from www.ry.org.nz. The report documents an important year for the charity, who work with ‘queer, gender diverse and intersex youth’ to ensure ‘all young people thrive in Aotearoa’. “RainbowYOUTH is really proud of our achievements in the last year, […]
Just seven days after future National Party leader Judith Collins apologised for ‘liking’ a tweet that labelled the Labour Party the home of ‘gays’ and ‘parasites on working and middle class’, current National Leader Simon Bridges is refusing to apologise for remarks he made in an interview on Radio Hauraki. Interviewed the day after Prime […]
For the first time since 2011, the number of annual HIV diagnoses in New Zealand has fallen, however due to funding restraints health workers are unsure of what’s driving the decrease. “This is wonderful news. Any fall in the number of new HIV diagnoses should be celebrated but it is also very important to note […]
Former Prime Minister the Right Honourable Helen Clark, has been announced as the guest speaker for the Rainbow Charitable Trust’s first major fundraising event since changing its name from the GABA Charitable Trust. The Rainbow Dinner and Auction fundraiser which will be held on Sunday the 9th of September at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland […]
Ever thought of having your say in Auckland’s Pride but couldn’t afford membership? Now is your time to ensure your voice is heard, with Auckland Pride announcing that membership is now free for all. Aiming to encourage even greater involvement from the rainbow community than in previous years, Auckland Pride’s announcement makes becoming a member […]