Category: New Zealand

Apr 23
Winter Pride Set to Illuminate Queenstown with Diverse Talent and Groundbreaking Events

2024’s lineup for Winter Pride is gearing up to be one of the biggest yet, featuring an eclectic array of DJs, performers, and unique events set to transform Queenstown into a hub of LGBTQ+ celebration from 22 August to 1 September. This year’s festival not only highlights traditional pride festivities but also introduces innovative experiences […]

Apr 18
Stacey Hayes: Growing Up in Foster Care and Transitioning at 14

The star of TVNZ’s new local drama Testify, Stacey Hayes, tells us what she learnt from a childhood living in New Zealand’s foster care system and her advice for the parents of trans teens. Where did you grow up, and what was your childhood like? I was born and raised in New Plymouth, and my […]

Apr 15
Our Queer History: The Importance of April

Historian Gareth Watkins checks out dates in April’s past that were significant milestones for the queer community. 28 April 1869 Painter Frances Hodgkins was born in Dunedin. At the time, Dunedin was the most populous city in New Zealand and was home to a vibrant artistic community. Hodgkins first exhibited there in 1890, and five […]

Apr 15
Ramon Te Wake: Revisiting ‘90s K Road’s Drag Scene

‘The Boy, The Queen & Everything In Between’ creator Ramon Te Wake talks about living authentically as a trans woman in a changing culture and sharing queer stories with evolving audiences. TVNZ’s new local series, ‘The Boy, The Queen & Everything In Between,’ revisits 90’s K road with a gaggle of well-known drag queens and some […]

Apr 12
EXCLUSIVE: THE WORLD REALLY DOES TURN IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS

Exclusively for YOUR EX, Writer and director Paul Oremland reflects on the profound changes he has witnessed in societal attitudes toward the LGBTQ+ community in New Zealand. Our film, Mysterious Ways, is now available to stream on TVNZ+. It’s a gay love story about a Vicar who wants to marry his Samoan boyfriend in their […]

Apr 10
Legal Challenge Questions Exclusion of Sexual Orientation in NZ Hate Speech Law

Appeal Court Reviews Alleged Discrimination in NZ Hate Speech Legislation. On Tuesday, 9 April 2024, the Wellington Court of Appeal deliberated on the case of Hoban v Attorney General, challenging the current framework of New Zealand’s hate speech laws. Plaintiff Russell Hoban contends that the Human Rights Act’s Section 61, which currently prohibits hate speech […]

Apr 05
Brian Tamaki Embarks On Legal Crusade Against LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Brian Tamaki, the leader of Destiny Church and self-appointed “Bishop”, has announced plans to take legal action against various councils and libraries throughout New Zealand, accusing them of engaging in “rainbow-washing”. This declaration follows an incident where the church took credit for covering a rainbow pedestrian crossing with white paint. Tamaki, his wife Hannah, and […]

Mar 28
Auckland’s Rainbow Crossing Vandalised Overnight, Community Leaders Rally for Restoration

Overnight, Karangahape Road’s rainbow crossing was defaced with white paint, a move that has yet to be claimed by any individual or group. This incident mirrors a previous act of vandalism in Gisborne by Destiny Church affiliates, aimed at protesting a drag queen storytime event. The rainbow crossing was unveiled outside St Kevin’s Arcade in […]