Category: New Zealand

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 […]

Is it really 27 years we have been publishing express? A third-of-a-lifetime? Yes, June is the last issue to be published by the original publishers or express, Cornerstone Publications Ltd. As of early June the new publishers, headed by Oliver Hall, take over. It all started with a 4-page pamphlet in 1991, called Man to Man, […]

It’s a real honour to be taking over the reins of express, a publication that has been a part of New Zealand history for 27 years!  The new express team and I are so excited for this opportunity to celebrate our vibrant and talented community that over-represents in so many amazing fields. After meeting through […]