Category: New Zealand

Sep 25
Fundraising to Boast Hui Takatapui Expreience for All

Hui Takatapui 2014 is only a month away and the organisers need your help to raise  some much needed extra funds. The fundraising evening is set to be a night of glitz and glam, with hostess Miss Tess Tickle and performances from the creme-de-la-creme of the Takatāpui world. Nanu Turner, will be making the trek up to […]

Sep 21
GLBT MP Numbers Dwindle in 2014 General Election

The National Party took out this year’s General Election with a landslide win, Leaving many GLBT MPs out in the cold. The Labour party came in with a disappointing 32 seats or 24.69% of the vote. GLBT candidates Grant Robertson, Louisa Wall and Meka Whaitiri have made it back in however List MP Maryan Street’s […]

Sep 17
Avoiding The Immigration Minefield

David Cooper is the Director of Client Service for Malcolm Pacific Immigration. David has worked for Malcolm Pacific for 26 years, and prior to that was involved with creating policy at the Department of Immigration. He sat down with express to discuss the immigration issues affecting our community. What are the most common difficulties New […]

Sep 15
Steamworx and Rush Bar close, events moved to Ivy and Fringe

After almost two years running a vibrant community bar and sex-on-site venue, owners Aaron King and Dion Leslie have decided to close the doors. The closure comes at the end of negotiations with the landlord, after a substantial hike in rent.  Aaron (left) and Dion (right) wish to thank the community for their support of […]

Sep 12
How LYC changed Christchurch’s Condom Culture

  A Christchurch man is making the conversation about sexual health easier for the lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. New Zealand Aids Foundation Community engagement co-ordinator Akira Le Fevre said health awareness in the LGBT community is a big issue and providing condoms and lubricant is a part of promoting the condom culture in […]

Sep 12
Straight Mates Marry At Eden Park

The Edge’s Breakfast with Jay-Jay, Mike & Dom’ recent publicity stunt where two straight mates must marry to win tickets to the Rugby World Cup 2015 was held this morning at Eden Park. Travis McIntosh and Matt McCormick tied the knot to secure them the top prize of The Edge Breakfast show’ “I Love you man” Competition. Entrants were encouraged to enter […]

Sep 11
Dunedin Pride: Calls for Queer* Art and Artists

Dunedin Pride 2014 has been confirmed for Saturday 15 November, and they want Queer*Art or Artists to take part in a Queer* art exhibition.  Organisers for Dunedin Pride 2014 are seeking expressions of interest for a queer art exhibition. Respondents are encouraged to send your details and interests to Dunedinpride@gmail.com or contact them via their facebook page. […]

Sep 11
Neil Patrick Harris Weds Partner David Burtka

Here at express we love nothing more than love. So when we found out that Neil Patrick Harris had finally wed partner of ten years David Burtka, we were a sobbing hot mess! The secret nuptials were attended by a handful of close friends in a secret location in Italy. The proud Fathers of two […]