Category: New Zealand
Wellington born Robin Hammond was named on Foreign Policy’s Top 100 Global Thinkers list for his project, Where Love Is Illegal. The documentary campaign spanned several continents to highlight the plight of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Hammond, the only Kiwi on the list, told the New Zealand Herald that he was first surprised […]
Body Positive’s board have now formally resigned, leaving the organisation with no governing body until mid January at the earliest. The formal resignations were required after the Special General Meeting (SGM) held in late November resulted in a motion of no confidence being passed in chairperson Ashley Barratt and his board. Shortly after the vote, several board members as well […]
A billboard in Auckland, featuring Caitlyn Jenner will be removed after complaints that it was offensive to the Transgender community. The billboard featured the photo from Jenner’s Vanity Fair cover shoot wearing a Santa hat and the words; “I hope your sack is fuller than mine this Christmas. Merry Christmas from Cranium.” The billboard has […]
The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) will hold their inaugural Oceania Human Rights and Health Conference in Wellington. The conference will run from 09 March – 11 March and will coincide with the Wellington Pride festival. It will take place primarily at the Otago University Medical School, Wellington Hospital. Organisers say […]
Levi Joule chats with Auckland Rainbow Community Church board member Peter Lineham about the church’s Christmas message to the GLBT community and the role of religion in 2015. “We love to celebrate Christmas at the Auckland Rainbow Community Church,” Peter Lineham exclaims excitedly. Peter says the GLBT inclusive church has focused on “a sense of […]
The search for the next Mr. Gay New Zealand will begin next month as details surrounding the 2016 competition were released today. The 2016 competition winner will represent New Zealand at the 2016 Mr. Gay World Competition in Malta next April. In launching the search for his successor, Mr. Gay New Zealand 2015 Matt Fistonich […]
Auckland is set to get a brand new gay sauna, opening in early December. Splash Sauna and Bathhouse will be located at 25 Cross Street, a one minute walk from the top of K road. The new venture is being headed by Twist bar manager Grady Elliot. Splash Sauna and Bathhouse will be a fully […]
Police are hunting for the two men who assaulted the Box Gay/Bi Cruise Club manager The attack occurred after the two men broke into the club in the early hours of 26 November. stuff.co.nz reports that the club manager and a friend were in an upstairs flat in Manning Pl, Woolston, when they heard noises […]