Category: New Zealand
Auckland University students in conjunction with AUSA are gearing up for the 2016 Pride Week celebration on and around the central city campus. Pride Week is a staple on the Auckland University calendar and is organised by the Auckland University Student Association with help from organisations such as UniQ, the Auckland University Queer social group, […]
Michael Bancroft has been promoted to Officer of St John by Her Majesty the Queen of England. “While no longer working for St John since July 2014 when I retired I continue my volunteer involvement as a Chaplain of the Order” says Bancroft, an openly gay man who has played a large role in supporting […]
Gustavia Nia Lui, a young New Zealand entrepreneur who is taking the Kiwi shoe industry by storm, says that her plus sized shoe range, Staavias, is for everyone. Staavias provides footwear for people with feet sized between 10 and 14 in a range of glamorous styles. “I have someone close to me that is part of […]
A board meeting which took place on Saturday 9 April has consolidated Body Positive’s 2016 representatives and put in place some exciting additions to the organisation’s community support focus. Bruce Kilmister will be returning to his role as board chair after a short run on the interim board this year. Formerly the CEO of Body […]
Members of the NZAF Māori Advisory group, Te Ropu Ki a Tau o Te Waka, announced that they are stepping down from their respective roles to allow new Māori leadership to take the NZAF forward. Trevor Wilson, Kevin Haunui, Shannon White and Richard Tankersley have stepped down to make way for newly elected board member James […]
The Wellington Binder Exchange will be launched this Wednesday 13 April in support of Transgender youth in Wellington, New Zealand. The Exchange aims to provide binders to youth who would otherwise have no access to the products, filling “a service gap for transmasculine youth in Wellington.” Binders are chest compression vests designed to compress breasts and create […]
Q-topia, Canterbury’s largest GLBT youth support organisation is seeking a dynamic new governance board. Applicants are encouraged to have a desire for the advocation of youth within the rainbow community and are ideally looking for people with skills and experience in finance, strategic planning, youth development knowledge and a strong understanding of the wider Canterbury rainbow community. […]
The GABA Charitable Trust has yesterday gifted over $10,000 to community groups. Auckland Women’s Centre received $1000 to assist in the buying of books for two additional library units – Trans Women of colour and LGBTI Youth. Prominent lesbian community member Cissy Rock accepted the gift on behalf of the organization. Cissy is also deeply […]