Category: New Zealand
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 […]
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 […]
Compensation for men with historic homosexuality convictions is being called for during public submissions on a proposed BIll. Three people making submissions to the Justice and Electoral Select Committee regarding a proposed Bill to expunge convictions, raised the subject of compensation. At the time of the Bill’s introduction in July, former Justice Minister Amy Adams […]
To honour the upcoming International Human Rights Day, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is hosting a special LGBT+ documentary film screening on Saturday. We speak to Ambassador Rob Zaagman about the importance of recognising LGBT+ rights around the world. “Human rights are not about special rights for some, it’s about equal rights for […]
Our communities in the capital need your help so that Rainbow Pasefika communities have visibility and representation at the Wellington Pasifika Festival in January. A Boosted Campaign has been launched to help raise funds towards setting up a rainbow community stall at the festival as well as a community bus to do the rounds on […]
LGBT+ choir, GALS are celebrating its 25th year and to mark the occasion are holding a special Town Hall concert night to remember those who have died on the street. With poverty, homelessness, war and hardships impacting people around the world, the choir have invited special guests on December 5th to help reflect on the […]
The man whose Big Gay Rainbow speech brought Parliament to fits of laughter during the debate on marriage equality here has suddenly become a viral sensation in Japan. The speech is getting a second wind of life thanks to a user on Twitter who posted a link to Maurice Williamson’s speech in response to Japanese […]
OUTLine General Manager Trevor Easton is leaving the organisation after four years in the position. Easton will be finishing with the organisation at the end of this year, with former RainbowYOUTH Executive Director, Duncan Matthews acting in a caretaker role. “Trevor’s hard work and passion shone through his every step with OUTLine,” says Board Chairperson […]