Category: New Zealand
Benjamin Doyle is facing backlash for using playful queer slang — but the real issue is the wave of hate and threats they’re receiving. Jennifer Shields says we must support authenticity, not apologise for it. When we expect our representatives of queer communities on a national stage to be perfectly sanitised, focus group-tested, PR-line spinning […]
No apology, no accountability, and throwing the rainbow community under the bus; Pavel Zivnustka asks why sorry seems to be the hardest word for the Green Party. Even the most dedicated news avoider could not escape the media storm surrounding Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle and their social media posts this week. Doyle had shared […]
Fasten your seatbelts and secure your wigs—Palmy Drag Fest 2025 is cleared for departure! On Saturday, 4 October, New Zealand’s premier drag extravaganza returns to the Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North, promising an unforgettable journey into the stratosphere of drag excellence. An All-Star Lineup Awaits This year’s in-flight entertainment features a constellation of drag […]
Jacquie Grant ONZM examines the toxic protests against drag story time events and wonders if this battle is worth the fight. Drag artists are an incredibly important part of our community. They can usually be found on the frontlines, spearheading campaigns and protests. Some are often the first to give their time for free at […]
By Craig Young Once again, Winston Peters is pushing a populist button—this time proposing a private member’s bill that could weaponise binding citizens-initiated referenda. While it might sound like a nod to democratic participation, this move risks becoming a Trojan horse for fringe conservative agendas to derail hard-won social progress. Under the current Citizens Initiated […]
Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle has faced significant backlash, including death threats and abuse, following the exposure of their private Instagram account, “BibleBeltBussy.” One particular post from October 2023, prior to Doyle’s tenure as an MP, featured a photo of Doyle with a child, captioned “bussy galore.” Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has publicly questioned […]
Wellington’s vibrant rainbow crossing on Cuba Street will remain unchanged following a judicial review that challenged its legality and safety. The crossing, originally painted in October 2018 to make the city more visibly LGBTQI-friendly, was subject to a legal challenge last month. A group of concerned citizens sought the review, arguing that while they did […]
Tomorrow night, URGE Events is set to take over the iconic Wunderbar in Lyttelton for a night of sultry beats, electric energy, and unfiltered self-expression. With DJ D Latino, DJ Gregor, and URGE co-owner Everett Wayne behind the decks, this atmospheric party promises to be a highlight of Christchurch Pride. YOUR EX caught up with […]