Category: New Zealand
After Winter Pride announced a hiatus for 2026, the team behind Frisky decided Queenstown’s rainbow community still deserved a reason to gather. The result is the Big Gay Chill Weekend — three events filled with food, drag, music and alpine mischief. When Frisky producers Chris, Caleb and Glen booked their flights to Queenstown, they expected […]
G.J. Gardner Homes has been named New Zealand’s Most Trusted Home Builder for the tenth consecutive year. Managing Director Ellie Porteous explains why lasting trust begins with listening to every customer. Choosing a builder requires confidence that the team entrusted with your vision will understand how you want to live, communicate openly and deliver what […]
Four decades after Homosexual Law Reform changed life for queer New Zealanders, MOTAT is marking the milestone with a whānau-friendly celebration featuring rainbow-lit aircraft, live screen printing and a special appearance from author and Navy veteran Brad Poulter. On 8 August, MOTAT’s Aviation Hall will be illuminated in rainbow colours as the Museum of Transport and […]
Former Express (Your Ex) managing editor Peter Dragicevich reflects on the legacy of Father Michael Bancroft for gay Catholics. There can’t be too many people who have had their passing acknowledged with such warmth by groups as disparate as the Burnett Foundation, Hato Hone St John and Urge Events, and who then go on to […]
Palmerston North is preparing to welcome drag fans from across Aotearoa this October, with more than 70% of tickets already sold for Palmy Drag Fest 2026. Returning for its sixth year, organisers are promising the festival’s biggest and boldest celebration yet, headlined by RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Miss Vanjie. The international drag icon will make […]
Eagle Bar was buzzing on Saturday, 18 July, as K Road regulars and weekend revellers filled the much-loved Auckland venue. With drinks flowing, familiar faces reconnecting and plenty of energy throughout the night, it was another lively evening at the city’s favourite LGBTQ+ bar!. Were you spotted in our photos? GET YOUR HI-RES IMAGE WATERMARK-FREE […]
The Law Commission is recommending targeted changes to strengthen how hate crimes are identified, recorded and addressed across Aotearoa New Zealand’s justice system. Its newly released report, Hara ngākau kino | Review of hate crime law, concludes that the country does not need new, stand-alone hate crime offences. Instead, it says the existing legal framework […]
Locker Room Scores Big URGE Events and the NZ Falcons packed out Auckland’s Las Vegas Club on 18 July for Locker Room, the annual fundraiser supporting the inclusive rugby team’s trip to the 2026 Bingham Cup in Brisbane. Guests embraced the sporty dress code, while Alby and the Falcons dance squad delivered high-energy routines that […]