Category: New Zealand
Pink Pony Opens Above G.A.Y Auckland, Bringing a Bold New Beat to Karangahape Road. Auckland’s queer venue G.A.Y just got a fabulous new upgrade. On Friday 6 June, the club unveiled its glittering expansion—Pink Pony, a vibrant new ground-floor bar that’s adding even more sparkle to Karangahape Road’s iconic nightlife scene. LOOKING FOR YOUR PHOTO? […]
Auckland’s iconic queer club G.A.Y just got even more fabulous. On Friday 6 June, the venue officially unveiled its highly anticipated expansion—Pink Pony, a dazzling new ground-floor bar that elevates Karangahape Road’s nightlife. Located directly above the beloved G.A.Y Auckland’s basement club, Pink Pony brings a fresh, energetic vibe to the city’s queer partygoers. The […]
Craig Young explores the long history of sex scandals in New Zealand politics—from consensual affairs to criminal acts—and asks what the Michael Forbes resignation says about Christopher Luxon’s leadership. The recent resignation of Michael Forbes, deputy chief press secretary to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, following a police investigation, reopens a familiar chapter in politics: the […]
We meet The Tīwhas – Aotearoa’s trailblazing takatāpui drag collective – set to return to Palmy Drag Fest with a high-energy blend of kapa haka, comedy, and live music. When the stage lights go up at Palmerston North’s iconic Regent on Broadway this October, the energy will be electric – because The Tīwhas are back. […]
Craig Young shares his views on public concern over the Family First event featuring controversial activists. Family First has re-emerged with its annual Forum on the Family, a platform traditionally used to connect overseas and New Zealand-based Christian Right activists. This year’s event again includes speakers with a history of promoting anti-LGBTQI+, anti-abortion, and socially […]
Newly released figures show that 95 people were diagnosed with HIV in New Zealand in 2024, continuing a downward trend in new local transmissions, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM). However, public health experts are urging continued vigilance, citing persistent ethnic inequities and new concerns such as the first perinatal HIV transmissions […]
Students at Hobsonville Point Secondary School in Auckland have been left devastated after their annual LGBTQ+ event, Lil Gay Out, was cancelled due to safety concerns following threats of protest. The event, which has become a staple for rainbow youth across Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland, features workshops on mental health, sexual education, and peer support. […]
Immigration law experts Malcolm Pacific are celebrating 40 years in business. To mark this milestone, CEO and Director David Cooper discusses our immigration trends, successes and failures. As the world faces a rising tide of global uncertainty, New Zealand may be better placed than ever to attract talent, investment, and families seeking a safe, inclusive […]