Category: New Zealand

Sep 06
First Gay Bar Since 2014 Teased for Hamilton

Hamilton hasn’t had a gay bar since Shine Nightclub on Victoria Street closed it’s doors in 2014. Siblings Jess Dawson and Lawrence Needham say that is all about to change! The two have secured premises in Victoria Street above the old Shine Nightclub and promise to bring the gay back to Hamilton streets with a […]

Sep 06
Drag Wars Duo Purchase Famous Auckland Cabaret

Drag Wars duo Kita Mean and Anita Wigl’it have announced that they have purchased the famous Auckland Cabaret, Caluzzi!  Hyped as Auckland’s original drag queen cabaret show, Caluzzi has been a staple on the K’Road scene for as long as most of us can remember. Not a weekend can go by without seeing the amazing Caluzzi […]

Sep 06
Gay MP Steps Down from Parliament

New Zealand’s longest running openly gay MP Kevin Hague is set to step down from his parliamentary role to pursue a new position as the head of an environmental agency. He talks with Amy Jane Bedwell about this change and promises that his advocacy for the queer community which has helped to define his political career […]

Sep 05
Canterbury University Celebrates Sexuality Awareness

The University of Canterbury Students Association has officially kicked off day one of Sexuality Awareness Week 2016. Running from Monday 5 September to Friday 9 September, the University of Canterbury Students Association presents a week of interactive and educational workshops and seminars, health promotions, displays and free stuff to celebrate and raised awareness around sexuality in New […]

Sep 05
Pocket Politics: Bill Ralston

Former TVNZ Head of News and notable political commentator Bill Ralston has officially launched his campaign to become the next Councillor for the central ward of Waitemata.  With a wealth of professional and civic experience behind him, Bill Ralston knows Kiwi politics like the back of his hand. After what he calls a “dysfunctional last […]

Sep 05
Supporting Queer Asian Culture

EquAsian, Auckland’s dedicated queer Asian social group, is changing the lives of Asian New Zealanders. By providing support, friendship, and comfort to queer Asian people in New Zealand, this not-for-profit organisation is filling a very  important role in our society. express chat with the EquAsian board and members Aatir Zaidi, Sunny Lam, Danny Lam, Benny, […]

Sep 05
Pro-GLBT Cabinet Minister Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Cabinet Minister Nikki Kaye has announced that she is taking a leave of absence to undergo treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer on Friday. A staunch advocate for the rainbow community in New Zealand, Nikki Kaye has a huge number of gay supporters. She is a staple of queer events around New Zealand and even […]

Sep 04
GSWQT: Express Magazine’s Round-up!

  Amy Jane Bedwell sums up the Gay Ski Week QT experience with the help of a few notable helpers, and tells you why you absolutely need to experience it for yourself! As a frequent party-goer and active member of the rainbow community, I had high expectations for the week-long queer quasi-festival happening in Queenstown. I I worried about […]