Category: New Zealand
Gareth Watkins discovers March dates that made a difference to New Zealand’s LGBTQ+ community. 22 March 1964 Norman “Old Sunshine” Gibson died in New Plymouth. In the 1990s Gibson’s daughter, Miriam Saphira wrote about her father and his relationship with Roy Ayling. Both were soldiers in the First World War, sharing a trench together during […]
The Queen of Drag made the comment in a recent interview on The Graham Norton Show. Just when anticipation for RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 2 couldn’t be any higher – host RuPaul has told Graham Norton what she really thinks of the drag scene Downunder! RuPaul featured as a guest on Norton’s world-famous […]
The popular venues will not be open this weekend following positive covid results for managers, some staff and customers. As Omicron rips through New Zealand with over 12,000 new cases recorded today, Auckland’s queer scene is taking a hit. The managers of both Eagle Bar and G.A.Y Auckland have spoken to express and confirmed that […]
After founding London’s first Pasifika club night, DJ Lady Shaka has returned to Aotearoa. She tells us about her inspirations and repping femme queens. Chehooo! Where did you grow up and how was growing up for you? When I was younger, my whole life revolved around dance. Since I could walk, I was dancing and […]
Rainbow Awakening has set up a daily dinner gathering on K Road in memory of loved ones lost to AIDS-related illnesses. “It began with a small group of gay men who got together to talk about loved ones they had lost to AIDS. We felt that some of the chief underlying causes were – lack […]
express offered the leaders of every significant political party in Aotearoa the chance to tell us what Pride Month means to them. Four out of five responded. Here’s what they said: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern: Kia ora and happy Pride to all Express readers! Pride month is a time to celebrate the diversity of our […]
The Bill passed overwhelmingly, with only eight National MPs opposed. New Zealand has banned conversion therapy. The Government’s Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill passed its final reading 112 votes in favour against eight National MPs who opposed. The eight MPs who voted against the Bill on the third reading were former leader Simon Bridges, Simeon […]
The Bill to ban the dangerous and ineffective practice known as conversion therapy has passed its second reading in Parliament, meaning the banning of conversion therapy is one step closer to becoming a reality in Aotearoa. The second reading passed with a strong majority, with all parties besides the New Zealand National Party completely supporting […]