Category: New Zealand

Jan 25
Rainbow Pride Parade Offering Free Registrations For Rainbow Community Groups

With the Rainbow Pride Parade returning to the Ponsonby strip on Saturday 20 February 2021, Rainbow Community Groups are invited to register for the event for free. With registrations open until 5 pm, Friday 12 February, event organisers say that there is still plenty of time to say ”yes” to the parade which aims to […]

Jan 21
Exclusive Source: “Drag Race Isn’t The Only Show RuPaul Is Filming In NZ”

The world’s most famous drag queen is rumoured to have come out of Auckland quarantine today! To celebrate express exposes some of the wildest rumours surrounding the show’s cast and crew. It seems odd, doesn’t it, that RuPaul would fly all to the way to NZ and quarantine for two weeks, just to host Drag […]

Jan 19
Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Kiwis More Than Twice as Likely to Experience Sexual and Family Violence

According to a new survey, gay, lesbian and bisexual Kiwis are more than twice as likely than the national average to experience sexual violence or be harmed by family members. Figures released yesterday have revealed some shocking statistics for the same-sex attracted Kiwis. The Ministry of Justice released the results from the Crime and Victims […]

Jan 08
Whanganui Launch Their 3rd Annual Pride Week

Pride Whanganui have officially launched their third annual Pride Week, running from Saturday 27th of February to Saturday 6th of March, featuring a total of 14 events. VEIW THE FULL SCHEDULE HERE! Speaking about the launch, Pride Whanganui Trustee, Christina Emery says “As in the previous two years, this year will carry a theme; ‘active […]

Jan 07
Exclusive: “RuPaul Has Landed In New Zealand”

Sources tell express the World’s Most Famous Drag Queen checked into a plush quarantine hotel this morning in preparation for filming the ‘Down Under’ edition of her Drag Race franchise. Drag Race fans rejoice! RuPaul has touched down in Auckland to begin her 14-day quarantine. A number of Australian drag talents have already flown in […]

Jan 05
Applications Open For Mr Gay New Zealand 2021

Now in its 13th year, applications for Mr. Gay New Zealand 2021 are now open, with the winner being chosen on stage at the 2021 Ending HIV Big Gay Out. Proudly supported by express and Ending HIV, finalists will complete a range of online tasks prior to the final weekend which will be held on […]

Dec 30
Exclusive Source: “RuPaul’s Drag Race Australia To Film in New Zealand”

As COVID-19 continues to cause havoc around the world, a source exclusively tells express that Auckland has been selected as safe haven to start filming the new Australian edition of the show next month. Talking exclusively to Express Magazine a television industry source has revealed that producers have moved the filming of RuPaul’s Drag Race […]

Dec 19
Kordia CEO Scott Bartlett Leaves Legacy of Advocacy for the Rainbow Community

Kordia’s chair praised Bartlett for his advocacy of diversity, following his death. One of the highest-profile gay business leaders in New Zealand has died, following a battle with cancer. Scott Bartlett died earlier this week aged just 40 following a battle with cancer. “It is with deep sadness that Kordia Group announces its former CEO, […]