Category: New Zealand

Nov 29
Getting To Know Benjamin Doyle – Aotearoa’s First Openly Non-Binary MP 

Following the ousting of Darleen Dana, the Green Party have made history as Benjamin Doyle, our parliament’s first openly non-binary MP, has stepped up. They talk to YOUR ex about everyday transphobia in parliament and standing up for Te Tiriti.  What does being our first openly non-binary MP mean to you?  Firstly, I think it’s […]

Nov 29
Shanan Halbert: Speak Up On Puberty Blockers To Protect Our Trans And Non-Binary Rangatahi 

Labour’s spokesperson for Rainbow Issues, Shanan Halbert, stands firm on puberty blocker access.  New Zealand has now had a year of the coalition government, and to mark the anniversary, we heard some deliberately misleading murmurs from ACT and Winston Peters about access to puberty blockers. This kind of rhetoric is alarming and ignorant.  I would […]

Nov 26
“Beautiful Soul” Tributes Pour in for Nikki Kaye, LGBTQ+ Ally & Former National MP

LGBTQ+ ally and former National Party MP for Auckland Central, Nikki Kaye, has passed away at the age of 44. Her death was announced through heartfelt tributes from colleagues and friends across the political spectrum. In a Facebook post, former colleague Maggie Barry shared a photo with the caption, “Farewell, my friend.” Speaking to 1News, […]

Nov 22
Paora Moyle: Highlighting Takatāpui, Rainbow, and MVPFAFF+ Survivors Of Abuse In Care

Elevating the distinct voices of courageous Takatāpui, Rainbow, and MVPFAFF+ survivors who shared their powerful testimonies in the Abuse in Care Inquiry is vital to Aotearoa’s journey toward truth and reconciliation, researcher Paora Moyle says. Survivors of Abuse in Care gathered in Thames on Tuesday 12 November to watch the live broadcast of the national […]

Nov 22
Pics | Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust 25th Anniversary Gala

On Friday 15 November, The Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust hosted a glitzy Gala to celebrate its 25-year anniversary. The night celebrating ‘a quarter of a century of supporting rainbow charities and students’ included a charity Auction, which raised almost $20,000. GET YOUR HI-RESOLUTION WATERMARK FREE PICS HERE! Photos | Peter Jennings. “We couldn’t have […]

Nov 22
Pics | Fabulous Fun At The GiveOUT Day launch Party

GiveOUT Day raises $60,000 for the Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust. GET YOUR HI-RESOLUTION WATERMARK FREE PICS HERE! Photos | Jasmin Sheikh. The Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust has announced that they raised $60,000 for GiveOUT Day 2024. The funds from GiveOUT Day will be distributed across 25 rainbow charities nationwide, a record number! GET […]

Nov 21
Bear New Zealand Week is back for 2025

Bear New Zealand Week will take over Auckland from Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 February 2025. New Zealand Week, the highly anticipated annual event for the bear community in New Zealand, is back for its 15th edition! From February 5th to 9th, 2025, bears, cubs, and admirers will gather in Auckland for five days of […]

Nov 15
Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2025 Promises an Immersive Arts Experience for All Ages

As Auckland prepares to host its annual Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki, the 2025 Auckland Arts Festival is shaping up to be a spectacular celebration of local and international artistry, bringing the city’s culture to life over 18 days. From March 6 to March 23, the festival will transform Tāmaki Makaurau into a thriving creative […]