Category: New Zealand
The celebrations continue following Luke Bird’s victory at Mr Bear New Zealand 2025, held at Phoenix Cabaret on Friday, 7 February. The event brought together members of Aotearoa’s Bear community for an unforgettable night of fun, pride, and fierce competition. Bird took the title after impressing both the judges and the enthusiastic crowd, beating out fellow […]
Auckland’s Mr Bear New Zealand 2025 competition took centre stage on Friday, 7 February, at Phoenix Cabaret on Karangahape Road, bringing together our vibrant Bear community for an evening of camaraderie, entertainment, and fierce competition. Hosted at one of Auckland’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venues, Phoenix, the event saw Luke Bird take home the coveted title, winning […]
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 […]