Category: New Zealand
Students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) are more likely to achieve at school if they feel a sense of belonging, regardless of whether or not they report being bullied. This was the key finding from a project which looked at the connection between the school experience and LGBT students’ academic achievement. […]
Despite the employment by the Ministry of Health of Gender Correction Surgeon Rita Yang in NZ over a year ago, the public waiting list for those seeking life-transforming medical attention remains stagnant. While millions of dollars are allocated to varying medical procedures each year with most if not all exhausted within the funding period, the […]
The All Black says he is “very, very happy” with the interview he gave express. TJ Perenara says he stands by his support for New Zealand’s LGBT community and will not apologise for his stance. As the All Blacks arrived back into New Zealand today from the Rugby World Cup in Japan, Perenara was asked […]
Television host, Mark Richardson has apologised for unintentionally outing colleague Ryan Bridge on live television during The AM Show. The public outing occurred while the hosts where discussing collector items on this morning’s (Thursday the 24th of October 2019) broadcast of the Three show. During the casual discussion, Bridge was asked what items/things if any […]
Prime minister Jacinda Ardern has responded to the Justice Select Committee’s decision not to recommend a ban on gay conversion therapy in New Zealand. The Prime Minister made the remarks during Monday’s post-Cabinet press conference, Ardern revealed she hadn’t yet read the report but stated that she plans to take the time to look at […]
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 Women’s Rights Officer has hit back at those who vandalised the new ‘Womxnspace’ sign saying, “we will not be shaken by this.” Anamika Harirajh has taken to the official AUSA Women’s […]
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 feminist group Speak Up for Women’s Feminism 2020 event next month from Studio One Toi Tū to Western Springs Garden Community Hall. Feminism 2020 will host Canadian blogger Megan Murphy. […]
The Mother of marriage equality tells express she did it to show support for everyone in the community, including the small percentage who de-transition. Labour MP for Manurewa and the champion of marriage equality in New Zealand, Louisa Wall has found herself criticised for sharing an article about transgender people de transitioning. Wall posted a […]