Category: New Zealand

Aug 16
Kiwi Call for Action Against Transphobia in the Media

Three young people are calling for New Zealanders to rally against transphobia in the media following a string of offensive campaigns from Kiwi companies. Web developers Jessica Alouette and Mark Hanna have teamed up with Dunedin Mayoral candidate Scout Barbour-Evans to combat New Zealand institutions promoting transphobia in their ad campaigns. The group are rallying […]

Aug 16
Open Day at Rainbow Tick Certified University

Rainbow Tick certified Auckland University of Technology are gearing up for their “Most Open Day,” AUT LIVE, this Saturday 27 August, 5 – 9pm. AUT are inviting potential and existing students to “a new incarnation of information evenings” to explore undergraduate and postgraduate study options for the upcoming year. Already proven to be a safe […]

Aug 15
A ‘Little’ Birthday Surprise

The Labour Party appeared in force to celebrate the 11th Birthday of iconic Auckland gay bar, Family Bar and Club, including Labour Party Leader, Andrew Little. Andrew Little, Jacinda Ardern, Louisa Wall, and Carmel Sepuloni were welcomed to the exclusive drag room above Family Bar’s main dance floor where Miss Ribena thanked them all for their […]

Aug 12
Family Bar Turns Eleven!

Iconic Auckland gay bar Family Bar and Club is set to celebrate it’s Eleventh birthday on Sunday 14 August! Family Bar will be opening its doors to the public at 7pm till late. Don’t forget to take the next day off to save yourself from calling in sick with sore feet and a bit of […]

Aug 12
Hamilton Pride Announces Full Event Schedule!

Hamilton Pride Week is ramping up! Following the recent refurbishment of their website, Hamiltonpride.co.nz, this year’s celebration promise to be the most exciting and enticing yet! Hamilton Pride Week will run from This years Pride Week will run from Friday 9 September to Saturday 17 September with the theme this year relates to the celebration and acknowledgment of 30-years since […]

Aug 08
Auckland Pride Board Member Attacked

Model, designer and Auckland Pride Board Member Zakk d’Larté Attacked in Otahuhu Zakk d’Larté is a well-known personality in Auckland LGBTIQ+ community. He is known for his distinctive style and glamorous personality. His face is the friendliest yet most exclusive in any high end party. On 5 August he was attacked and brutally beaten up by […]

Aug 06
Kiwi short film makes Indiewire’s Project of the Month

Welby Ings is a well known New Zealand filmmaker who is known for unique visual style bringing arthouse cinema to wholesome cinematic experience. Ings has made truly amazing short films like “Boy” and “Munted”. Both his previous films have been to more than 50 international film festivals and have won numerous awards. Boy was also long […]

Aug 03
Chiefs Player Issues Public Apology After Homophobic Slur

Chiefs player Michael Allardice has publicly apologized after he was accused of using a homophobic slur. The super rugby semifinal was on Saturday during which Hurricanes won the match. The Chiefs were celebrating their participation at Okoroire hot pools, near Matamata. These celebrations are known as Mad Mondays in rugby. A Waikato man Brendan Barraclough […]