Category: News

Mar 19
New Chapter for Burnett Foundation with Opening Of Wellington Āwhina Centre

The Burnett Foundation Aotearoa has opened its New Āwhina Centre in Wellington, located at 220 Willis Street. The centre is the foundation’s fifth residence in its 37-year journey. The Burnett Foundation marked the opening of its new premises with a vibrant ceremony. Mayor Tory Whanau led the inauguration, which included community members, sector partners, local […]

Mar 18
Australian Foreign Minister & First Openly Gay Female Senator Marries Long Term Partner

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced her marriage to long-time partner Sophie Allouache in a picturesque Adelaide winery, surrounded by lush gardens where the newlyweds were photographed holding bouquets. The Labour Party’s Penny Wong, who has been in a committed relationship with Allouache for nearly two decades, shared this joyous occasion with their two daughters, […]

Mar 17
Pictures: Christchurch Pride Opening Party FriGay Drinks

Is everyone in Christchurch this good-looking?! All of Christchurch’s most handsome men, women, gays and theys turned out for FriGay Drinks – Christchurch Pride’s annual opening party at Riverside Market’s bar – Castro. For a full events calendar from the exciting Christchurch Pride Festival click here. For highlights of the festival’s biggest baddest events and […]

Mar 13
Christchurch Pride Opens Tomorrow With Walk Of Support

Christchurch Pride will open tomorrow Thursday 14 March with their annual Walk of Support, starting at the corner of Cashel and Colombo Streets at 5.10pm. Christchurch Pride Fest 2024 is kicking things off with the annual Walk for Support on Thursday 14 March. This family-friendly journey through Cashel Mall attracted over 700 supporters and participants […]

Mar 13
Exclusive: TVNZ Parts Ways With Drag Race Down Under

RuPaul isn’t the only one stepping away from Drag Race Down Under… TVNZ will not be screening Season 4 of Drag Race Down Under. Just days after producers World Of Wonder announced that Drag Race Down Under will now be helmed by Michelle Visage and not RuPaul, TVNZ have revealed to YOUR EX that, “TVNZ […]

Mar 10
Pics | Wellington’s Mayor Joins Wellington Pride Parade Part Three

Big crowds of spectators lined the streets to watch the Wellington Pride Parade (WPP), the city’s first Pride parade in four years. 2024’s offering featured a colourful mix of 30 groups participating including Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau (pictured with drag queen Rhubarb Rouge). Organisers of the Wellington Pride Parade hope to grow the event further […]

Mar 10
Pics | The Return Of The Wellington Pride Parade Part One

Big crowds of spectators lined the streets to watch the Wellington Pride Parade (WPP), the city’s first Pride parade in four years. 2024’s offering featured a colourful mix of 30 groups participating. This was a much smaller affair than the spectacular 2020 Wellington International Pride Parade (WIPP) which never returned after several workhorses left their […]

Mar 09
Charlotte Museum: Knowing Our Herstory

Jessie Lewthwaite sits down with Sarah Buxton – coordinator of Auckland’s Charlotte Museum – the world’s only lesbian museum. Standing outside a purple building, I used vaping as an excuse to decompress. The Charlotte Museum was having a fundraiser in the form of a quiz night, and even with my very sporadic contributions, my brain […]