Category: New Zealand

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 […]

  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 […]

Four key candidates for the Auckland Mayoralty talk about their plans for Auckland and how they aim to support the GLBT community.    Phil Goff I’m standing for Mayor to create a better and more inclusive Auckland. Auckland needs a strong mayor to lead and to advocate for our city. We need infrastructure development to […]

I didn’t think the week could get any better – but boy, was I wrong! Everyone and his dog turned out to farewell a beautiful week of community and pride at the GSWQT Heroes and Villains Finale Party! The night begun with a welcoming atmosphere in the memorial hall lobby before graduating into the decorated […]

GSWQT: Getting Wet at Desperados Foam Party! Friday 3 September Loco Cantina, Queenstown Photos: Amy Jane Bedwell Well, the Desperados Foam Party was the wettest I’ve been in a fair while! Hundreds of fabulous Gay Ski Week QT patrons turned out to get a shot in the face from the massive foam canon inside the […]

The cultural make-up of the Mika Haka Foundation is an absolute multi-ethnic melting pot. Meet some of Mika’s magnificent mentees and learn more how MHF is supporting diversity in the Arts.  Since 2008 the Mika Haka Foundation has been supporting and nurturing talented young people in the arts. A safe space for talented young people, […]

Skycity Queenstown Karaoke! Thursday 1 September Skycity Queenstown Photos: Amy Jane Bedwell All the classics came out at Gay Ski Week QT’s amazing Karaoke night! Held at the luxurious Skycity Queenstown, we weren’t short on talent of celebrity status at this gorgeous event. With a judging panel which included crowd favorited Luke Bird, Dancing with the […]

Diversity Day at the Remarkables Monday 29 August Remarkables Ski Field, Queenstown Photos: Tracey Green A fabulous day was had by all at the Remarkables Ski Field in Queenstown in celebration of diversity. Guests turned up in droves to witness the fabulous Drag Race that took place on the snow and had a gay old […]