Category: New Zealand

Nov 28
Bruce’s Battles for our Positive Present

Bruce Kilmister is stepping down from his long-term role at Body Positive after over 20 years working for the organisation. Levi Joule looks back at his remarkable career. Bruce says his time has gone in a flash. Over the 20 years, things have changed a lot at Body Positive. “Back in those days, there were […]

Nov 28
‘Untitled Queer Commercial Dance Show’ Seeking Urgent Funding

What if Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly had a love affair, or Rita Hayworth with Ginger Rogers? Lost Cow Performances presents a new full-length show, ‘Untitled Queer Commercial Dance Show’ for the 2015 NZ Fringe Festival and are seeking urgent funding. A team of talented local dancers are adding another voice to the queer world, bringing […]

Nov 28
Study Finds That Gay Sex Helps Humans Bond and Survive

A new study has found that same-sex attraction may have evolved to benefit society. Dr Diana Fleischman, from the University of Portsmouth, and a research team have examined the relationship between progesterone and sexual attitudes to explore the role that homosexual behaviour may have played in cementing alliances over the course of human evolution. The […]

Nov 27
GABA Divided?

Tensions existing in the Gay Auckland Business Association (GABA) board threaten to stifle the group’s productivity. The recent election of Heather Carnegie, was the first ever contested election for President in GABA’s history. The contests close result that saw former incumbent Skot Barnett lose by just a few votes, has created an executive board divided […]

Nov 27
Same Sex Marriage Ban Struck Down in Mississippi

US District Court Judge Carlton W. Reeves has ruled against Mississippi’s amendment banning same-sex marriage.  Reeves said his ruling hinged on whether same-sex couples were capable of loving one another, being in committed relationships and being good parents, then rhetorically asked whether denying gays lesbians the right to marry subjected them to humiliation and “state-sanctioned […]

Nov 26
Sam Brooks Nominated for Chapman Tripp Theatre Award

Sam Brooks  has been nominated as a finalist in the Outstanding New Playwright category of Wellington’s Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards for his play Riding In Cars With (Mostly Straight) Boys. Riding in Cars with (Mostly Straight) Boys  centres on a young gay man Kyle (played by Dan Veint) who keeps falling for his apparently unattainable […]

Nov 26
New Zealand AIDS Foundation Elects New Chair

David Friar was elected as the new Board Chair following NZAF’s recent Annual General Meeting on 22 November. Mr Friar has served on the Board since 2012. He has been involved in the LGBT community for the past 15 years, including in the 2004 Campaign for Civil Unions and the 2013 Campaign for Marriage Equality. […]

Nov 26
RainbowYOUTH Seeks National Fundraising Manager

RainbowYOUTH has announce a new employment opportunity with the expansion of the existing role of Fundraising Coordinator into the full time role of National Fundraising Manager. The position has opened up after current Fundraising Coordinator Paul Stevens announced he was moving on to concentrate on becoming a full-time teacher – something he has been studying […]