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