Category: New Zealand
After two years of declining numbers of HIV cases in New Zealand, there was a slight increase in 2019, but many of these cases were first diagnosed overseas. Figures released today by the AIDS Epidemiology Group, University of Otago, show a total of 212 cases in 2019, an increase from the 185 reported in 2018 […]
One lesbian icon is backing another to remain the MP for Manurewa. Marilyn Waring has publicly come to the defence of Louisa Wall as she faces a selection battle for her safe Labour seat of Manurewa. Waring who served as a National MP from 1975 to 1984 is a prominent LGBT public policy scholar […]
express can reveal the date Family Bar will open its doors once more and where you can go in the meantime. Family Bar is expecting to reopen on the weekend of 26/27th June – providing the country moves to level 1 of COVID 19 restrictions on June 22. While Family was able to open under […]
In a recent interview, the new National party leader Todd Muller refused to say if he supported same-sex marriage or not. Newly elected National Party leader Todd Muller has refused to say whether he would have supported Louisa Wall’s Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment bill or not. The bill’s passage would enact same-sex marriage in […]
Newly deposed National Party leader Simon Bridges speaks to Levi Joule about past mistakes, making amends with the LGBT+ community and his ambitions for the future. Simon Bridges arrives for the express interview in an upbeat mood. It’s February 2020, the COVID 19 pandemic has yet to sweep the country and National is still polling […]
Today our nightlife is able to reopen under Level 2 restrictions. We reveal which of our LGBT+ venues are back open for business and when the others will return! Family Bar & Nightclub – 270 Karangahape Road, Auckland. Mega-complex Family houses four bars/clubs under one umbrella. Today from 4pm, two reopened: Saloon Karaoke Bar and gorgeous […]
The Viaduct bar owner also tells express he wants to run for Mayor of Auckland with a “diverse LGBT running mate.” The owner of Viaduct bar Headquarters has told express that his perceived ‘anti-gay bar’ comments were “taken out of context” and that he is in no way homophobic or against gay bars. Molloy created […]
The mother of marriage equality is considering legal action against Labour in an increasingly bitter fight for the Manurewa electorate. Labour MP Louisa Wall is pursuing legal action against her own party over a late nomination that was accepted to contest her seat of Manurewa. The fact the nomination was received and accepted late appears […]