Category: New Zealand

Corrections chief Ray Smith says that up to 130 more prison cells could be “double bunked” in response to an influx in the prison population of New Zealand. In a select committee meeting, the Corrections Department commented that double bunking is not new to New Zealand and currently sits at approximately 30% compared to the […]

Protest against the TPP at the LYC Big Gay Out has been the subject to both praise and antagonism since the Sunday celebration. While many have taken to social media to advocate for those protesting, there has been a unsurprising lack of acknowledgement from the Prime Minister, John Key. “TPP is not a gay and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]