Category: New Zealand
No Pride in Prisons: A discussion around the Auckland Pride Parade is the latest move taken by No Pride in Prisons, a group advocating for the rights of trans prisoners through protest. This controversial group was criticised by some sections of the queer community after staging a protest during the 2016 Pride Parade. ” No […]
The New Zealand Government announced a $124 million increase in investment in new medicines over the next four years. “New Zealanders have been waiting for 81 medicines recommended by PHARMAC’s pharmacology technical advisory committee (PTAC) for up to twelve years and it is pleasing that the Government is addressing this” said Hon Heather Roy, Medicines […]
The Auckland Pride Festival Board has confirmed the appointment of two new board members, James Bennett and Zakk d’Larte. These two additions will be assisting in filling a gap left behind by outgoing Pride Board member Vinnie Sykes who announced his resignation ahead of this year’s Pride celebrations. Kirsten Sibbit, Co-Chair of APF Board, says” […]
The University of Auckland Career Development and Employment Services have announced a seminar targeted towards GLBT students and staff, Pride and Prejudice in the workplace. Pride and Prejudice in the workplace will focus on building career confidence within the changing GLBT community, looking to inform and enlighten students as well as debunk common misconceptions and share real-life […]
Australian Olivia Wilson eloped to New Zealand with her same sex partner to get married. Now due to divorce law restrictions, Wilson can not legally divorce her former partner, who left her for a close friend while Wilson was overseas. According to Registrar-General of New Zealand Jeff Montgomery, many couples from countries in which marriage equality […]
Auckland Pride Community Hui dates have been selected with two seperate gatherings planned. The first hui will take places on Saturday 28 May at Studio One Toi Tū Ponsonby from 2 to 4pm. The second hui will take place at the same venue on Wednesday 6 June at 6pm. These community forums will allow members of the […]
Aroha Mardi Gras returns to Auckland’s iconic Karangahape Road as part of Open Streets Auckland on Sunday 1 May as legendary performer, Mika, evokes the spirit of his widely celebrated 2011 Aroha Mardi Gras Rugby World Cup extravaganza which included Rena Owen, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Kiri Nathan Fashion and a cast of 760 performers. This year’s performance “is going to be vibrant and colourful; expect more colour than any Disney Cartoon!” Aroha Mardi Gras […]
According to the Auckland Regional Sexual Health Service, Approximately 80% more cases of syphilis were reported in 2015 compared to the previous year. This is in part due to the enhanced syphilis surveillance program in New Zealand sexual health clinics. The Health service says that a significant number of these infections reported are gay and bisexual men. […]