National’s Chris Luxon Dismisses NZ First’s Transgender Bathroom Policy saying it’s “On Another Planet”
National Leader, Christopher Luxon, has dismissed New Zealand First's proposed policy concerning transgender individuals and public facilities, adding that the issue is not a...
Human Rights Act Amendment Bill: It’s About Time!
The Human Rights Act (Prohibition of Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity, or Expression and Variations of Sex Characteristics) Amendment Bill is due...
Ministry of Health Has ‘no plans’ to Reinstate Legal Sale of Poppers in NZ
The International Journal of Drug Policy says this "increased harm for men who have sex with men”, and community groups call for the decision...
GiveOUT Day Returns Next Month
GiveOUT Day is four days of national fundraising, awareness, and giving to LGBTQ+ community groups, not-for-profit organisations, events, and projects.
Last year was the...
Getting Ready For Winter Pride
Kickstarting on Friday 25 August through to Sunday 3 September, Winter Pride will be painting Queenstown rainbow! Organiser Martin King tells YOUR EX what...
August’s Queer History of New Zealand
Historian Gareth Watkins explores August dates that had a significant impact on Aotearoa’s LGBTQ+ communities.
4 August 1908
The Crimes Act 1908 was enacted. The legislation...
“How Big Is His Hole?”
"That is not in the public interest, I can assure you!" The Finance Minister insisted to National's Deputy Leader.
Has there ever been a more...
Christchurch Community Mourns Adriaan Beddie
Adriaan Beddie, a performer and stalwart of Christchurch's Rainbow community and Pride events, has passed away.
In a statement posted to social media Christchurch Pride...
