Category: New Zealand
Paul Heard, who worked for the New Zealand AIDS Foundation for seven and a half years as the Community Engagement Coordinator, has left the organisation. NZAF Executive Director Jason Meyers says that “NZAF received Paul Heard’s resignation in late May. We are grateful for his service to the community […] and wish him well for […]
A Dunedin Police Officer has been revealed as the person convicted of charges relating to the harassment of a man who feared for his life. Radio New Zealand reports that over two years the Officer, Jeremy Fraser Buis, 39, carried out acts that included uploading the victim’s image to a dating website, spray-painting the victim’s […]
The Labour Party has announced that if elected, it will fund a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PReP) drug and boost funding for the New Zealand AIDS Foundation. The pledge comes as the numbers of new HIV transmissions reaches a record high of 244 diagnosis in one year, continuing an upward trend since 2011. The NZAF aims to […]
The Counties Manukau Police held their District Award Ceremony on Friday and awarded Kevin Dunseath (aka the outrageous Miss Ribena) and James Laverty (aka Miss Chocolate Box) Certificates of Appreciation. Miss Ribena and James both looked divine as they were awarded in recognition of their contribution to Police engagement with our Rainbow communities, ensuring that […]
Vodafone has this week been named as one of the top employers worldwide for lesbian, gay, bi and trans staff. The list is compiled by UK based charity Stonewall from submissions to the Global Workplace Equality Index, a powerful benchmarking tool used by employers to create inclusive workplaces. It recognises employers who are making real […]
Season one of Pot Luck web series is a fresh, fun, and sexy comedy that explores the lives of three lesbian friends when they make a pact which turns their weekly pot luck dinners into a search for love. Or not. Pot Luck’s writer/director Ness Simons, and Producer Robin Murphy, are following up the success of […]
On Thursday 5 July, the Government have announced that they will be formally apologising to all gay men convicted of homosexual crimes, under old laws in Parliament. Justice Minister Amy Adams will be delivering the apology before the first reading of the Bill – which will erase the crimes held against gay men who were […]
New Zealand short-handed sailor Cory McLennan has announced the launch of Rainbow Racing — a 10-year project that will champion diversity and inclusiveness in sailing on a global scale. The Rainbow Racing project will see McLennan compete in high-profile solo and short-handed yacht races around the world over the next decade. The 23-year-old wants to demonstrate […]