Category: New Zealand

Feb 23
Christchurch Pride 2024: Celebrating Rainbow Diversity

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 […]

Feb 21
Word On The Street: RuPaul is Out, Sasha Colby is In!

Drag Race Down Under Season 4 has started filming in Auckland, and all evidence suggests Ru has been replaced as host by Sasha Colby! RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 winner Sasha Colby has landed at Auckland Airport and is headed to the Drag Race Down Under set! Rumours are flying that Sasha will replace Ru […]

Feb 20
Grant Robertson Bids Farewell to Politics

Former Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson has announced his retirement from politics to assume the role of Vice-Chancellor at the University of Otago. Robertson’s move was confirmed by the university in a statement, highlighting Robertson’s deep ties to Dunedin and his alma mater, where he also served as OUSA President. The university expressed its enthusiasm […]

Feb 16
Auckland Central MP Will Not Attend The Auckland Rainbow Parade… Again

Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick is once again unable to attend tomorrow’s Auckland Rainbow Parade. In a statement to YOUR EX, a spokesperson from Swarbrick tells us: “A long-planned Green Party policy conference is taking place this weekend in Waikanae, which all MPs will be attending, upholding a commitment they have each made in the […]

Feb 16
Dunedin Gay Sauna Covers Website In Anti-Trans Messaging

Together with information on its private sauna and spa, plus calls to support local arts, Bodyworks Sauna’s home page tells potential clients to “resist the cult of gender” and “no child is born in the wrong body.” Amongst information about its opening hours, Dunedin’s only gay sauna Bodyworks has dedicated most of its website’s homepage […]

Feb 16
New Funding Open to Rainbow Community Groups & Charities

$20,000 of funds remaining from the now defunct Wellington International Pride Parade (WIPP) are available to community groups to apply for. “Community groups that were positively involved with WIPP and who continue to benefit the Wellington rainbow community are welcome to apply,” WIPP told YOUR EX in a statement. As part of the application process, […]

Feb 15
Auckland Rainbow Parade Returns to Ponsonby This Saturday!

Auckland Rainbow Parade returns bringing diversity, unity, respect, celebration, inclusion and loads of colour on Saturday, 17 February 2024. At Auckland Rainbow Parade, wear your most colourful clothes, sprinkle some glitter, wave those rainbow flags (and if you don’t have one, they will be handing them out down the road), dance, smile and enjoy the […]

Feb 08
Take That Announce Return To NZ With Their “This Life On Tour”

Take That, the celebrated trio of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald, have thrilled fans with the announcement of their “This Life On Tour,” marking their grand return to New Zealand in November 2024. The tour, which will be their first in the region since 2017, promises an extensive seven-date itinerary across New Zealand […]