Category: New Zealand
Tucked away at 176 Cuba Street, Scotty & Mal’s Cocktail Lounge—fondly known as S&M’s—offers an inviting and intimate escape in the heart of Wellington. This two-storey, gay-friendly venue exudes charm with its plush Art Déco interiors, cedar-panelled walls, and ornate Egyptian chandeliers. Since opening its doors in 2007, S&M’s has become a cherished space within the […]
Auckland’s Galatos was heaving on Saturday, 12 July, as URGE Events delivered its steamiest edition yet of Locker Room, the annual fundraiser to support the New Zealand Falcons Rugby Team as they gear up to host the prestigious Purchas Cup this September in Tāmaki Makaurau. The dress code? Think sweaty locker room meets queer fantasy: […]
Winter Pride 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable celebration of rainbow culture in Queenstown—and we’ve hand‑picked the events we’re absolutely buzzing for. Each one promises creativity, community and connection, surrounded by Queenstown’s stunning natural beauty. Pride in the Lane 🌈 When: Saturday 16 August, 12–8 pm 📍 Where: Church Lane 💰 Entry: Free […]
Sophie Crawford explores how coworking spaces are transforming work for neurodivergent and queer communities, offering flexibility, inclusion, and real connection where traditional offices fall short. Was it the pandemic? Was it the global TikTok addiction of 2020? Was it our collective identity crisis? Whatever the catalyst, something cracked – and not just in a corporate […]
Ahead of their New Zealand debut on Saturday 4 October, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Lawrence Chaney (they/them) opens up about moving to Vegas, surprising straight audiences, and drag-scene drug use. Your comedy has always been a huge part of your drag. Will we get to see that signature Lawrence humour in full force at […]
Your Health Questions Answered: Dr Mataroria Lyndon responds to your health concerns. Q: “I’m a lesbian in a long-term relationship, and I’ve been told I don’t need cervical screenings – is that true?” That’s a common misconception. If you have a cervix, you should have regular cervical screenings, regardless of your sexuality or partner. Screenings […]
Fashion Your First Time At Fashion Week? Let Me Show You Around! As New Zealand Fashion Week 2025 opens its doors to the public for the first time, Angus McDougall chats with Fashion Week board director Liam Taylor about breaking down the myths of exclusivity and embracing the week’s inclusive spirit. New Zealand Fashion Week, […]
Fa’afafine playwright, Hibiscus Tupua-Wilson, talks to Oliver Hall about using art, theatre, and ballroom to uplift Aotearoa’s queer Pasifika youth. At 26, Hibiscus Tupua-Wilson is already a commanding voice in Aotearoa’s queer Pasifika arts scene. A writer, performer, and godmother of the House of Marama, she embodies the resilience of living as a fa’afafine and […]