Category: New Zealand

The inclusion of sexuality and gender identity questions comes is a major win for the Rainbow community. For the first time in New Zealand’s history, the census in 2023 will collect data on the LGBTQ community. “Stats NZ have committed to collecting information about New Zealand’s rainbow communities in the 2023 Census” Rachael Milicich, deputy […]

Rainbow Pride Auckland’s Chair Matt Bagshaw spills the beans on next year’s big event and what 2020’s rollercoaster has taught them. I hear you are ready to announce the date of next year’s parade –  when am I marking on the calendar? You can mark in full rainbow colours Saturday 20 February. And we’re still […]

The Snapchat comedian talks exclusively to express about filming Paula Bennet’s farewell video. Comedian Tom Sainsbury has confirmed to express that Paula Bennett “reached out” to him yesterday afternoon, a day before she informed National Party leader Todd Muller of her decision to quit politics. Sainsbury says the former Deputy Prime Minister informed him of […]

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Finance Minister Grant Robertson are among the line-up of world leaders taking part in Global Pride, including former US Vice President Joe Biden and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau. Three Pride Festivals from around Aotearoa will celebrate with their international partners on Saturday 27 June as Auckland Pride, Wellington […]

A Facebook post that promises a $10 phone credit is causing havoc for the New Zealand AIDS Foundation. The post, which encourages users to call an 0800 number to receive the credit, has resulted in hundreds of calls to an NZAF helpline over the past 24 hours – creating extra work for staff, and blocking […]

Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin has confirmed that the Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Bill will not be reintroduced before this year’s election. In news which will dismay many transgender Kiwis, Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin says the Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Bill more commonly known as the ‘Gender Self ID’ bill […]

Self-appointed Bishop Brian Tamaki attacks wife’s political opponent as Hannah Tamaki aims to stoke xenophobia at Auckland airport. Hannah Tamaki has staged a bizarre publicity stunt at Auckland Airport as her husband advocates for New Zealand’s borders to be closed. Mrs Tamaki is pictured on her husband’s twitter along with a small group of supporters, […]

The wife of self-appointed Bishop, Brian Tamaki wants to replace Labour MP Tamati Coffey in the seat of Waiariki. Hannah Tamaki will challenge Tamati Coffey in the seat of Waiariki in this year’s election, making it the most high profile Maori electorate race in the country. The leader of Vision NZ and co-leader of Destiny […]