Category: New Zealand
On Sunday, 9 March, Western Park in Ponsonby was brimming with energy as dog lovers and the LGBTQ+ community came together for Woof! – The Auckland Rainbow Dog Show. This vibrant event, celebrating inclusivity and four-legged flair, featured a range of fun competitions, from Best Dressed and Dog & Owner Lookalike to the flamboyant Most […]
Western Park in Ponsonby came alive on Sunday, 9 March, as dog lovers and the LGBTQ+ community gathered for Woof! – The Auckland Rainbow Dog Show. Scroll down for our gorgeous gallery of photos from the event. The event, a joyful celebration of diversity and canine charisma, saw pups of all shapes and sizes competing […]
New Zealand First, a coalition partner in the government, is seeking to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in the public sector—policies the party previously helped introduce five years ago. On Friday, party leader Winston Peters announced a member’s bill aiming to strip DEI mandates from the Public Service Act 2020. The bill, […]
Dozens of protesters from Brian Tamaki’s Man Up group briefly disrupted the Wellington Pride Parade, performing a haka at the event’s start. The demonstration, involving 30 to 40 members, was met with chants from the crowd and a swift police response, ensuring the parade continued without further interference. Mayor Tory Whanau, present at the event […]
Police have ceased referring offenders to Destiny Church’s Man Up and Legacy programmes after a review was conducted in response to their involvement in disruptive protests at Pride events in February. On Thursday, it was revealed that 20 offenders had been referred to Man Up in the past year, sparking concerns from Labour MP Phil […]
When Sam Crowe moved to Christchurch from the UK in 2010, his focus wasn’t on food—it was on marine biology. But life, and a global pandemic, had other plans. Now, as Senior Chef at Earl, one of Christchurch’s most acclaimed restaurants, Oliver Hall discovers that Crowe is an exciting example of how career pivots, perseverance, […]
YOUR EX sits down with the Christchurch Pride Board to break down the themes, events, and preparations going into Christchurch Pride (1–30 March). Christchurch is set to burst with rainbow brilliance this month as the 2025 Christchurch Pride Festival expands throughout this entire calendar month. This historic move, inspired by last year’s success, celebrates the […]
In a city where food culture is rapidly evolving, BUTTER Pastry has become a standout star in Christchurch’s hospitality scene. Nestled in Phillipstown, this boutique bakery is the creation of Corentin Esquenet, an award-winning pastry chef who brings French finesse to every baked delight. With its crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside canelés, indulgent tarts, and ever-changing seasonal menus, […]