Category: New Zealand
In a media statement, Speak Up For Women, the organisers of Posie Parker’s NZ tour have said her Wellington appearance has now been canceled due to security concerns following chaotic scenes in Auckland. “Tomorrow’s Let Women Speak gathering in Wellington has been canceled,” the statement read after Parker’s Auckland appearance descended into chaos, seeing Parker […]
Immigration New Zealand have confirmed that the controversial activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, aka Posie Parker, will be allowed into Aoteroa after reviewing the potential risk to public order or public interest. UK-based Posie Parker, is scheduled to hold and address rallies in both Auckland and Wellington this weekend, despite having had her visa waiver application reviewed […]
Immigration New Zealand have confirmed they intend to review the eligibility of Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull aka Posie Parker – a controversial anti-transgender activist, to enter Aotearoa. The UK-based anti-trans activist, Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull aka Posie Parker, is planning to hold rallies at various venues across NZ, including Albert Park in Auckland and Civic Square in Wellington this […]
On Monday 30 January, Campbell Johnstone, who played for our national rugby team in 2005, became the first ever All Black to publicly come out as gay, making headlines around the world. A week later he caught up with Oliver Hall to discuss the impact of his announcement and where rugby goes from here. What’s […]
Openly gay Public and Treaty lawyer James Christmas has been nominated by the National Party Board to stand as a list-only candidate in the 2023 General Election. “I’m honoured to have been nominated by the Board, and am looking forward to campaigning across New Zealand to help elect a Chris Luxon-led National Government at this […]
Georgina Beyer’s closest friends announce “at Georgie’s request there will be no funeral service – a memorial service will be held at a later date.” In a statement, Georgina Beyer’s friends have announced her passing. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the sad news that Georgina Beyer, the world’s first openly […]
Georgina Beyer, the world’s first transgender MP has died, age 65, at a Wellington hospice surrounded by close friends. Born in Wellington in 1957, Georgina Beyer rose to prominence as a performer at Alfies Nightclub on K Road in the eighties. In 1987 having returned to NZ after a stint of living in Australia, she […]
Organisers of Pride in the Square have cancelled tonight’s (Friday, 24 Feb) programming due to severe weather. Auckland Live and Auckland Pride announced the cancellation of the Friday programme to ensure the safety of the community following forecasted severe weather expected to hit the city. “We are working with our artists to see how much […]