New Zealand AIDS Memorial Quilts Find New Home
Recently, well-known community volunteer, Michael Bancroft, has ended a ten year guardianship of the New Zealand AIDS Memorial Quilts and is retiring from almost...
How Times Have Changed – Our Rainbow History
Gareth Watkins looks back at the events that shaped our rainbow community.
17 July 1867
Hon. John Richardson introduced the Offences Against the Person Bill in...
Auckland Council Shift ‘Feminism 2020’ Venue Over Protest Safety Fears
A feminist event, which many are calling transphobic, will still go ahead in Auckland, despite being banned by Massey University.
Auckland Council has moved controversial...
Auckland Rainbow Parade 2025: Record Crowds and Unshaken Spirit
We sat down with Parade Event Manager Shaughan Woodcock to talk about the Auckland Rainbow Parade 2025, which saw its largest turnout since its...
Contributors Wanted!
express magazine is looking for contributors, both writers and photographers – even better if you can do both! We are welcoming applicants from all of...
Steamworx and Rush Bar close, events moved to Ivy and Fringe
After almost two years running a vibrant community bar and sex-on-site venue, owners Aaron King and Dion Leslie have decided to close the doors.
The...
Power Rangers Unveil First-Ever LGBTQ+ Hero
After 28 seasons the Power Rangers series is being transformed by welcoming its first character officially belonging to the LGBTQ+ community.
Filmed right here in...
Auckland University ‘Womxnspace’ Vandalised After Reaffirming Trans Inclusion Policy
The vandalisation of Auckland University's ‘Womxnspace’ is being described as “a targeted attack on our community” by the Women’s Rights Officer.
The Auckland University Student’s Association...
