Category: New Zealand
It’s called the Sexual and Reproductive Health Action Plan (SRHAP). At first, it looks like a dyslexic spelling of ‘sharp’, but hidden in the mysteries of governmental policy blurb, there’s plenty of important themes for LGBT+ people, not to mention at least one example of a major flaw in approaching human rights issues. What is […]
In these dark times, it’s nice to know that some hunks are stripping off their kits for our viewing pleasure. ‘Unleash the Untamed’ male revue will include performances by former Mr Gay World, Chris Olwage, as well as Carmen Kilss and MJ. Taking place at 8 pm at Privé club (25 Cross Street), the night […]
Brent Thomson has been part of the LGBT+ community for yonks, still able to recollect when the gay club was still on Anzac Ave, and the campaign for the Homosexual Law Reform when he was the leader of UniQ’s predecessor. It’s because of this personal involvement with New Zealand’s history of queer rights that has […]
NZAF Life Membership Presentation Saturday 5 November Saint Columba Centre, 40 Vermont Street, Ponsonby Photos: Aatir Zaidi Five new people were honoured by the New Zealand AIDS Foundation on Saturday night for their contributions to the community: Jane Bruning, Nigel Dickson, Bruce Kilmister, Anna Reed and Geoff Rua’ine.
The good news is that he’s definitely coming – Boy George’s visa has been approved. Bad news: the Christchurch show has been cancelled because of “changes to the international touring schedule for Culture Club,” says promoter Stewart Macpherson. As a result, the band will be flying directly into Auckland for their 4 December show. Christchurch […]
It’s no secret that Sonny Bill Williams is Muslim, but what has been brought to express‘s attention is that his close ties with Islamic preachers who are strongly anti-LGBT+, as well as being anti-Semitic. Given that BMW dropped Williams back in 2007 for a string of what some would consider more minor offences – public indecency, […]
If you haven’t watched Two Naked Gay Guys yet, you can now do so on two LGBT+ streaming services: REVRY and Dekkoo.com. The New Zealand-produced show has now over 250,000 unique views and gets over 1,000 views a day ever since its release in March on Youtube. The initial four episodes, which were crowdfunded with the […]
Auckland Pride have named Eventimento the producers of next year’s festival. Eventimento, currently led by Jonathan Smith and Shaughan Woodcock, produced the first Pride in 2013. Taking place on Saturday 25 February in its usual location along Ponsonby Road, Pride is expected to be better than ever, especially with event veterans taking over the helm. […]