Category: New Zealand
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]