Category: New Zealand
Big crowds of spectators lined the streets to watch the Wellington Pride Parade (WPP), the city’s first Pride parade in four years. 2024’s offering featured a colourful mix of 30 groups participating including Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau (pictured with drag queen Rhubarb Rouge). Organisers of the Wellington Pride Parade hope to grow the event further […]
Jessie Lewthwaite sits down with Sarah Buxton – coordinator of Auckland’s Charlotte Museum – the world’s only lesbian museum. Standing outside a purple building, I used vaping as an excuse to decompress. The Charlotte Museum was having a fundraiser in the form of a quiz night, and even with my very sporadic contributions, my brain […]
Today is the last day you can sign up for the Rainbow Games and the Pacific Rainbow Games Trust are asking companies to sign up teams to show support to their rainbow employees. “By signing up a team to Rainbow Games, you’re not just showing support. You’re showing camaraderie, compassion and competitiveness,” the trust said […]
On Sunday 25 February, marchers gathered in Aotea Square to protest queer rights. protesters marched down Queen Street to Britomart when the Pride Party commenced. Photos | Jasmin Sheikh.
On Sunday 25 February, marchers gathered in Aotea Square to protest queer rights. protesters marched down Queen Street to Britomart when the Pride Party commenced. Photos | Jasmin Sheikh.
Craig Young reflects on recent attacks on gay men in Christchurch using the hook-up app Grindr. In Christchurch, a recent trial disclosed that a group of Christchurch teenagers have been using the gay/bi/MSM hookup app Grindr to target gay men. The teenagers used the app to lure local gay male users of the app to […]
Christchurch Pride 2024 is set to be a vibrant and diverse celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. With a packed schedule of events spanning over two weeks, there’s something for everyone, from workshops and cultural gatherings to parties and performances. Here’s your ultimate guide to the must-attend events of Christchurch Pride 2024. GET TICKETS & DISCOVER […]
On a sizzling Auckland Summer’s Day, Big Gay Out 2024 offered a bright rainbow fair day for all our community. On Sunday 18 February, the Big Gay Out took over Auckland’s Coyle Park with stalls, DJs, live performances and appearances from some of New Zealand’s most influential politicians. “We were delighted to see so much […]