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Wellington’s Out in the Park and Pride Hīkoi are no longer going ahead while organisers of the Wellington International Pride Parade remain in consultation with police. Wellington Pride has tonight confirmed Out in the Park will not proceed, in light of the terrorist attack across two Christchurch mosques that has killed 40 people. […]
Police and Defence Force bosses along with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will march in the parade for the very first time on Saturday 16 March. 2019’s Wellington Pride parade is set to be the biggest one yet with the chief of Defence Air Marshal Kevin Short and Police Commissioner Mike Bush joining Prime Minister Jacinda […]
Proudly supported by express! The Wellington International Pride Parade will ignite the capital city on the evening of Saturday 16 March 2019 – and everyone is welcome! Now becoming a favourite fixture in the Wellington calendar, the theme for the 2019 parade is ‘Fire; ignite your passion for your community’. Creative Director, Amanduh La Whore […]
Jan Logie has called for discussion to begin around the establishment of a dedicated Rainbow Ministry. Greens MP Jan Logie has used the launch event of this year’s Wellington Pride Festival as an opportunity to call for a conversation around the established of a ministry for LGBTI+ New Zealanders. Logie says there is still discrimination […]
Geovana will be earning just one-three-hundredth of Joseph Parker’s paycheque when he fought for the male equivalent belt. Brazilian-born Geovana moved to New Zealand nearly a decade ago, to learn English and experience another culture. With a background in special and physical education, she fell in love with the outdoors lifestyle and last year became […]
Garner thinks the weightlifter should not be able to compete in the women’s category at the Arafura Games, despite meeting all sporting criteria. TV3 ‘s AM Show host Duncan Garner has come out against the right of Laurel Hubbard to compete in the women’s category of weightlifting competitions. Hubbard has attracted controversy from some commentators […]
The far-right homophobic Christian group known as the American Family Association is hoping to take down Walmart’s latest promotional video from the retail giant’s series titled Walmart’s Love is in the Aisle. The promotional video series Love Is In The Aisle, showcases a dating show at Walmart, featuring couples going on blind dates while shopping in Walmart. […]
The two men who found themselves in the centre of the alleged attack on Empire star Jussie Smollett, after reportedly helping to stage the fake homophobic and racist hate crime, have issued an official apology. The brothers, Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo released the statement through their attorney, Gloria Schmidt explaining that they have “tremendous regret” for how […]