Category: New Zealand

Sep 02
Mika’s Multicultural Melting Pot

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, […]

Sep 02
GSWQT: Skycity Queenstown Karaoke!

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 […]

Sep 01
Diversity Day Drag Race at the Remarkables

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 […]

Sep 01
GSWQT Cabaret Night, Oh My!

Caluzzi Cabaret Night at Gay Ski Week QT Wednesday 31 August Skyline Queenstown Photos: Amy Jane Bedwell Oh what a night! I can’t think of a single thing that would have made this night any better. With almost two hundred Gay Ski Weekers in attendance, the Caluzzi Cabaret Night is likely to be the highlight […]

Aug 31
GSWQT: Onsie Day at Cardrona!

GSWQT: Onsie Day at Cardrona Wednesday 31 August Cardrona Ski Field Photos: Tracey Green

Aug 31
Volunteers Needed for World AIDS Day Street Appeal

Thursday 1 December is World AIDS Day and the New Zealand AIDS Foundation along with Body Positive need your help to raise funds and awareness for HIV. The NZAF are looking to make this years street appeal the biggest on record, and are reaching out to the community for help with bucketing to raise money […]

Aug 30
Theme Winner Announced for Auckland Pride 2017!

The Auckland Pride Board have announced the winning theme of the 2017 Auckland Pride Festival and Parade during the Sponsor’s evening at Gay Ski Week QT. Acting co-Chair Richard James and Board member James Bennett announced today that the theme for the 2017 Auckland Pride Parade was entered under the name ‘The Carnival Continues.’ The […]

Aug 30
Call for Submissions on Petition to Reverse Historic Homosexual Convictions

The New Zealand Government are calling for submissions in support of Wiremu Demchick’s petition to pass legislation which creates a process of reversing convictions for Homosexual acts prior to the 1986 Homosexual Law Reform Bill. Submissions give you the chance to have your say on Demchick’s petition which was signed by 2,111 other people. These […]