Category: New Zealand

Auckland’s heavy rain has put a damper on Auckland Pride Festivities and the Big Gay Out 2018 has been cancelled for the first time ever. Organisers say “We’re heartbroken to announce that, for the first time ever, the Big Gay Out has had to be cancelled due to health and safety concerns resulting from extreme […]

Fisting festival KIWIFIST, programmed as part of Auckland Pride Festival, has had a boost in publicity after a ratepayers organisation sent out a press release falsely claiming that Auckland Council were sponsoring the event. KIWIFIST is “New Zealand’s biggest arse-play event… A full-on, five-hour-plus, gathering of gay and bi men into fisting and arse-play big-time!” […]

A decision to widen access to Truvada to prevent infection with HIV is a great opportunity to reduce transmission rates of HIV infections in New Zealand, says Pharmac Chief Executive Sarah Fitt. From March 1, Truvada will be funded for people who are HIV negative but are at high risk of contracting HIV meaning an […]

RainbowYOUTH’s Inside Out video and teaching guides have proven a big success, with educators and students rating the resources highly. Generated by 72 LGBT+ young people, educators and anti-bullying experts, the resource is a school-based tool to reduce bullying – promoting the understanding of issues related to sex, sexuality and gender diverse people. A four-stage […]

Netsafe are wanting to make sure the LGBT+ communities know that something can be done if they are experiencing harassment, bullying or abuse online. The Netsafe page reminds LGBT+ communities, “Bullying and harassment based on your sexuality, sex characteristics and gender identity can make you feel isolated or alone, and make it difficult to explore […]

Gay Ski Week QT has been taken over by South Pacific Pride Limited, run by Queenstown local couple Mike Hughes and Martin King. Gay Ski Week started in 2005. Sally & Mandy Whitewoods who took on the event in 2011, have decided to move on to spend more time with family. “Gay Ski Week QT […]

Concerns have been raised regarding this year’s Wellington Pride Parade afterparty theme “Go Tribal/ What’s Your Tribe”, with some members of the community saying the theme is “culturally insensitive” and others disappointed that there has been no community consultation regarding parade-related events. This year the Pride Parade is being organised by the newly formed Wellington […]

Sam Smith has confirmed he is returning to our shores, performing in Auckland this November. After waiting three years for his return, fans will be treated to a show at Auckland’s Spark Arena on November 2 as part of his The Thrill Of It All world tour. Presale tickets are on sale January 17 and general […]