Category: New Zealand

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 […]

Sep 09
The Key to a Third Term?

On Tuesday 12 August the express team headed to the National party’s head quarters in Greenlane to meet and photograph Prime Minister John Key. He talked to Oliver Hall about his time in power and what he will do for our community if he stays on top. This is the third occasion I have interviewed John […]

Sep 08
Open Letter to the Electoral Commission

express has been sent a letter that frankly shocked us. It was a letter sent in from Philip Patston who has a bone to pick with the electoral commission. Philip describes himself as: “When labels are called for, I identify as gay, disabled, white and male. I live and work in beautiful Westmere, Auckland. On September 5th Mr Patston […]

Sep 08
Launch of GenderNeutral.co.nz

GenderNeutral.co.nz are excited to announce the launch of their new website, GenderNeutral.co.nz. GenderNeutral.co.nz is a little business, based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, that came about after the founders, Stace and Duncan, saw a need in our community to have an easy way to make bathrooms accessible for everyone. The need for gender neutral, accessible bathrooms […]