Category: New Zealand

Jan 17
‘Go Tribal’ Wellington Pride Parade After Party Labelled “Culturally Insensitive”

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 […]

Jan 15
Sam Smith is returning to New Zealand

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 […]

Jan 08
Straight Couple Crowned Queens of Vinegar Hill

Camp-goers have always crowned queer or gender diverse queens however this year, after 31 years, heterosexual couple Tisha and Ian Klein received the honour. Working tirelessly behind the scenes, the couple were recognised for their years of service. Tisha has been the official photographer for Vinegar Hill for the past eight years and her husband […]

Jan 07
Warning to Gay Men Using Tinder in Auckland

Auckland Barrister & Solicitor, Brett Ravelich, has issued a warning for gay men using the Tinder social media App in Auckland. Gay men are being targeted in sting operations by an alt right associated group : http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11968860   With the group posing as young and sometimes underage boys, victims are lured to a location then ambushed […]

Dec 15
Melissa Etheridge and Sheryl Crow are Coming to NZ

Two legendary US performers, Melissa Etheridge and Sheryl Crow, are teaming up and bringing a double headlining tour to New Zealand. A worldwide exclusive, this will be the first time the music icons tour together, sharing the stage and showcasing their biggest hits – there’s going to be nothing quite like this show! Having met in the […]

Dec 14
Pop Maverick Halsey is Heading to Our Shores

Alternative pop maverick Halsey is heading our way so put aside some of that Christmas present money, tickets go on sale next week. The Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platform artist has been hailed as “the voice of her generation” and is bringing her take-no-prisoners attitude to our shores as part of her Hopeless Fountain Kingdom tour. You’ve […]

Dec 13
AUS/ NZ Couple Get Engaged live on Māori Television

The day after the Australian Government said yes to marriage equality, a gay man proposed to his partner during a Māori Television interview. Richard Haeata of Te Whānau-a-Apanui proposed to his partner Robert Stewart, who is Aboriginal Australian of lora nation, while being interviewed on Kawekōrero Reporters. “I can’t go down on one knee,” he […]

Dec 11
When It Comes to Dividing Property, Does the Law Recognise Your Relationship?

The Law Commission is currently reviewing the rules for how to divide property when a relationship breaks up and are seeking feedback from people from LGBT+ communities. The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 applies to three types of relationships: marriages, civil unions and de facto relationships, with the same rules applying for all. The Law Commission […]