Category: New Zealand

In 1986, Bob Tizard voted for the implementation of the Homosexual Law Reform. Yesterday, he passed away at the age of 91. But Tizard’s legacy of pro-GLBT support will continue to live on through his wife Catherine, and his daughter Judith who, like her father, is also a member of the Labour party.

A room-for-rent advertisement in Wellington that specified ‘no heterosexuals’ has faced criticism from the Human Rights Commission. The advertisement, which was listed on Trade Me on 22 January , included the line: “We don’t want to live with a couple, a heterosexual person, or someone who is loud at night, or drinks/does drugs/party[s] a lot. […]

Out and proud kiwi songbird Anika Moa has been announced as the adjudicator for the 2016 Auckland Pride Festival Debate. Always poignant and frequently funny, the Pride Debate has been a highlight of the festival season, and with the announcement of Moa’s contribution, this year should follow suit.

The New Zealand Falcons, New Zealand’s only gay rugby side, is looking for an experienced coach to replace out-going coach Ray Pye upon his retirement. Falcons captain Jeremy Brankin spoke to express, admitting that team members were sad to see Ray decide “it was enough” after a stellar season in 2015. However, the Falcons retain a positive outlook and are […]

Auckland Grammar’s headmaster has reassured the school’s community that work is being done to provide more support for gay, bisexual and transgender students. The secondary school released a statement on its website on Saturday in response to media coverage of blog GrammarPride, set up by former students to address what they said was a climate […]

Body Positive have launched a new website to help inform chemsex users in New Zealand. The website’s launch comes after seven overdoses were reported in Auckland from chemsex use in just 48 hours over the holiday period, including two incidents at an Auckland brothel. The incidents have prompted a warning from police about the dangers […]

Fletcher Building has become New Zealand’s first construction and building materials company to achieve Rainbow Tick certification. Rainbow Tick certification demonstrates a business is an inclusive organisation for people who are gay, lesbian bisexual, transgender, takatapui and intersex. Fletcher Building Chief Executive Officer Mark Adamson said it was a six month process to be audited […]

The Cartier Trust is seeking community input into its future role in a rapidly changing HIV landscape. Existing Trustees are excited to welcome Anthony Hotere on board says Karen Ritchie, Founding Trustee. Many people will know Anthony better as Tess Tickle, one of Auckland’s finest drag divas. ‘He brings great connections into the community and […]