Category: New Zealand

Feb 12
Diversity Reigns For Mr Gay NZ 2016

Eight diverse finalists will battle it out for the top spot of Mr Gay New Zealand at the 2016 LYC Big Gay Out this Sunday at Coyle Park in Point Chevalier. This Valentines Day festival will stage an array of beautiful boys from a range of cultural, social and professional backgrounds. With four contestants born […]

Feb 11
Minister of Youth Announces Funding For GLBT Young People

The National Party’s Nikki Kaye has today announced that $25,000 worth of funding will be dedicated towards more initiatives to support the GLBT youth of New Zealand. “This latest funding will help InsideOUT New Zealand deliver workshops at the 2016 Shift Hui in Wellington, and help Q-Topia deliver the RainbowYOUTH education programme in Christchurch schools,” says […]

Feb 10
Department of Corrections Allowed to March In Uniform

Following months of debate, the Department of Corrections will be allowed to march in uniform during the 2016 Pride Parade. The Pride board released the following statement today:   Kirsten Sibbit, Co-Chair of the Board of Auckland Pride Festival Incorporated says the Board and the Department of Corrections have continued their positive engagement over the past […]

Feb 09
No Pride In Prisons Says No to Pride Parade

With the near certainty of NZ Police being allowed to march in this year’s Pride Parade, and the verdict still out on the Department of Corrections, No Pride In Prisons has responded with the green light on their boycott event. “Police and Corrections officers have no place in any pride parade. Both of these institutions […]

Feb 04
KPMG Achieves Rainbow Tick

KPMG is New Zealand’s first ‘Big Four’ accounting firm to achieve Rainbow Tick certification. The Rainbow Tick programme is a continuous quality improvement programme designed to help an organisation ensure it is a safe and welcoming workplace for employees. While many diversity and inclusion programmes address the areas of gender balance, ethnicity and ability, the Rainbow Tick […]

Feb 02
Proud To Play’s International Soccer Star Ambassador

International soccer star Lori Lindsey is the latest Proud to Play Sports Ambassador Former professional soccer player, Lori Lindsey, is the latest Proud to Play Sports Ambassador.  She joins New Zealanders, Olympic rower Robbie Manson and Olympic speedskater Blake Skjellerup.  Her trip is enabled with support from the United States Embassy in New Zealand. Lori […]

Feb 02
RainbowYOUTH seek Board Advisors

RainbowYOUTH is in the market for executive advisors. These roles would involve mentoring young people within the rainbow community and being involved in support and youth development programmes. These positions are voluntary and extremely important to the RainbowYOUTH governance board, so a desire to help the young GLBT community is a must! Visit the RainbowYOUTH website for more information […]

Jan 29
No ‘One’ Banned From Pride Parade

No individuals will be banned from marching in the 2016 Auckland Pride Parade. However, stipulations have been put in place to prevent any person marching in representation of the Department of Corrections. Corrections staff are free to traverse the Ponsonby circuit, but are not permitted to march in uniform, or in any way representing the […]