Category: New Zealand

All the biggest queer news from the capital brought to you by our new Wellington correspondents Richard Tait and Fraser Shaw. Introducing our new Wellington contributors Richard Tait and Fraser Shaw have been friends for nearly 20 years. They met playing together in a gay touch rugby team that went to the Gay Games in […]

From the early stages of homosexual law reform, successful gay panic murder defences to a ground-breaking yachtsman – Gareth Watkins examines the July dates that have shaped our queer community. 16 July 1925 A report titled Mental Defectives and Sexual Offenders was tabled in Parliament. According to Mr Hawkins, Inspector of Prisons, the “worst pervert […]

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 […]