Category: New Zealand
Current Mr Gay NZ Troy Williams says as organisers did not have time to host an event for 2015 to find his successor, anyone who would like to represent ‘gay New Zealand’ can just nominate themselves. The winner will be decided by a small committee. Williams tells express he is unsure if there will be […]
The 2015 Auckland Pride programme has just been released online. This year’s Auckland Pride Festival runs from 6 February – 1 March 2015, which is one week longer than the last two festivals. 2015’s festival begins with an official dawn ceremony opening at Okahu Bay on Waitangi Day, followed by the Pride Gala on Saturday […]
Alabama becomes the latest to join the growing list of states where bans on same sex marriage have been struck down by federal judges. A federal judge has just ruled that Alabama’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Judge Callie V.S. Granade, ruled that Alabama’s constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage, ‘violates the 14th Amendment’s due […]
Express got an exclusive look into the line up for this year’s Proud party. Oliver Hall chats with Lyall Hakaraia aka TrannyDad about what we can expect. So what can you tell us about the up and coming Proud party. What’s the DJ line up? We are most excited about our international Djays , with […]
It has now been confirmed by the Auckland Pride parade organiser that the Israeli embassy will not have a float in 2015’s parade. Auckland Pride parade organiser Richard TakI confirmed the news, telling express when asked about a Israeli float that “we did not receive an application from them.” The deadline for entries closed last […]
Body Positive have received an increase in funding of 50% from the Ministry of Health. In recognition of Body Positive’s hard work and dedication to serving those living with HIV/AIDS, the organisation has received a 50% funding increase from the Ministry of Health. However, this only takes the total of state funding to $150,000 with […]
Jonathan Smith has been made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to people living with HIV/AIDS. “I’m absolutely honoured and delighted to have received the award on behalf of those living with HIV/AIDS and those who lost their lives to it,” he tells express. Smith was nominated to receive […]
New Zealander Tabby Besley, was among 60 young people who were named overnight as the inaugural winners of The Queen’s Young Leaders Award. The awards celebrate the achievements of exceptional young individuals from across the Commonwealth who have proved themselves to be inspiring leaders in their communities. Ms Besley, the only New Zealander named in […]