Category: New Zealand
Tim Bain, Associate Artistic Director at The Court Theatre and organiser of Rainbow Theatre Weekend, shares his vision for the event and what makes it so unique. Building a Bold, Inclusive Festival Rainbow Theatre Weekend returns to The Court Theatre from 20 – 23 March 2025, bringing an electric lineup of drag royalty, comedy, cabaret, […]
Auckland Pride Festival is back this February, offering a month-long celebration of Tāmaki Makaurau’s Takatāpui and Rainbow communities. The Big Events Auckland Rainbow Parade – 15 February While not officially part of Auckland Pride, the Rainbow Parade remains the city’s largest Rainbow event, bringing together thousands of marchers and spectators along Ponsonby Road. Featuring vibrant […]
Australian cabaret star Leather Lungs returns to Auckland with his new show, Shut Up & Sing, on 13 & 14 February, presented as part of Q Theatre’s Pride Festival 2025. He talks to Oliver Hall about living like a nun and vocal masturbation. What’s the most challenging song you tackle in Shut Up & Sing, […]
New Zealand’s Bear community came together for an unforgettable night as Luke Bird was crowned Mr Bear New Zealand 2025, taking the title in a competition filled with charisma, camaraderie, and celebration. The annual event, a highlight of the Bear community’s calendar, saw a group of proud and diverse contestants take the stage, each bringing […]
The New Zealand Blood Service is set to remove longstanding restrictions on blood donation for gay and bisexual men, with a new individualised risk assessment system expected to be introduced in early 2026. The change comes after Medsafe approved an application to update blood donation rules, replacing the current blanket ban with a more inclusive, […]
CubaDupa has announced an electrifying lineup for its 2025 festival, promising a weekend filled with music, dance, theatre, and art in Wellington’s Cuba Street Quarter. Set for March 29–30, the festival will once again transform the city into a vibrant celebration of Aotearoa’s artistic diversity. A Festival of Creativity and Inclusivity CubaDupa 2025 will spotlight […]
For 35 years, the New Zealand Fringe Festival has been the beating heart of creativity in Aotearoa, providing a stage for daring, innovative, and genre-defying performances. In 2025, the festival marks this major milestone with its most ambitious programme yet, bringing together emerging talent, seasoned performers, and international acts for a three-week celebration of the […]
One Kiwi man shares his story of trying to adopt children in New Zealand with his same-sex partner. As two men in a committed relationship, it can be tricky to know when the right time is to start a family. My partner and I both knew we wanted to have kids, even before we got […]