Category: News
The man whose Big Gay Rainbow speech brought Parliament to fits of laughter during the debate on marriage equality here has suddenly become a viral sensation in Japan. The speech is getting a second wind of life thanks to a user on Twitter who posted a link to Maurice Williamson’s speech in response to Japanese […]
OUTLine General Manager Trevor Easton is leaving the organisation after four years in the position. Easton will be finishing with the organisation at the end of this year, with former RainbowYOUTH Executive Director, Duncan Matthews acting in a caretaker role. “Trevor’s hard work and passion shone through his every step with OUTLine,” says Board Chairperson […]
A new interactive online tool will be introduced in New Zealand this month to help people living with HIV overcome a range of treatment barriers and to better communicate with their healthcare providers. The Unity Tool is an online resource designed by HIV advocacy groups, healthcare providers and GSK/ViiV Healthcare to improve treatment outcomes and […]
The Australian Senate has passed Dean Smith’s marriage bill, with 43 senators voting for the proposed legislation, and 12 voting against it. The bill will now be sent to the House of Representatives where it will be debated next week. If passed without amendment, it will then go on to the Governor-General for Royal Assent, […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has delivered a formal apology for historic injustices against LGBT+ people, including homosexual convictions. “This is the devastating story of people who were branded criminals by the government — people who lost their livelihoods, and in some cases, their lives,” said Trudeau. “These aren’t distant practices of governments long forgotten. […]
Local ceramic artists and the chefs at Scarecrow Cafe have teamed up for a unique summer fundraising dinner in support of RainbowYOUTH. For the price of a ticket you’ll be treated to a delicious vegetarian meal, a drink, and on arrival you’ll choose a bowl to eat from, kindly donated by local ceramic and visual […]
Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender Commonwealth Games athlete to represent New Zealand. Hubbard has been confirmed by the New Zealand Olympic Committee and Olympic Weightlifting New Zealand, as one of twelve weightlifters on the New Zealand team in the 90kg plus category. She took out the women’s 90kg-plus division at the Commonwealth and […]
The Transgender Day of Remembrance is being marked around the country this weekend and is an opportunity for communities to come together and remember those who have lost their lives. The Transgender Day of Remembrance occurs annually on 20 November and is observed around the world. It is a day set aside to mourn and […]