Category: News

Sep 04
No Mere Mayor: The Race for Auckland

Four key candidates for the Auckland Mayoralty talk about their plans for Auckland and how they aim to support the GLBT community.    Phil Goff I’m standing for Mayor to create a better and more inclusive Auckland. Auckland needs a strong mayor to lead and to advocate for our city. We need infrastructure development to […]

Sep 04
Nicholas Chamberlain Comes Out as the First Openly Gay C of E Bishop

Nicholas Chamberlain has become the first openly gay Church of England bishop after publicly declaring his sexuality and relationships status.  Following a threat to be outed by a Sunday newspaper, Chamberlain made the announcement, although says that his sexuality has never been an overt secret. “It was not my decision to make a big thing […]

Sep 04
GSWQT: Heroes and Villains Finale Party!

I didn’t think the week could get any better – but boy, was I wrong! Everyone and his dog turned out to farewell a beautiful week of community and pride at the GSWQT Heroes and Villains Finale Party! The night begun with a welcoming atmosphere in the memorial hall lobby before graduating into the decorated […]

Sep 03
GSWQT: Getting Wet at Desperados Foam Party!

GSWQT: Getting Wet at Desperados Foam Party! Friday 3 September Loco Cantina, Queenstown Photos: Amy Jane Bedwell Well, the Desperados Foam Party was the wettest I’ve been in a fair while! Hundreds of fabulous Gay Ski Week QT patrons turned out to get a shot in the face from the massive foam canon inside the […]

Sep 02
Mika’s Multicultural Melting Pot

The cultural make-up of the Mika Haka Foundation is an absolute multi-ethnic melting pot. Meet some of Mika’s magnificent mentees and learn more how MHF is supporting diversity in the Arts.  Since 2008 the Mika Haka Foundation has been supporting and nurturing talented young people in the arts. A safe space for talented young people, […]

Sep 02
Main Street Lodge Owner Pleads Guilty

Michael Harris, a Kaitaia backpack lodge owner, has pleaded guilty to 42 charges including drugging and indecently assaulting guests and filming intimate recordings of male guests. Due to be sentenced in December, the Main Street Lodge owner was arrested in 2014 after a guest made a complaint to police following an alleged incident. Detective Senior […]

Sep 02
GSWQT: Skycity Queenstown Karaoke!

Skycity Queenstown Karaoke! Thursday 1 September Skycity Queenstown Photos: Amy Jane Bedwell All the classics came out at Gay Ski Week QT’s amazing Karaoke night! Held at the luxurious Skycity Queenstown, we weren’t short on talent of celebrity status at this gorgeous event. With a judging panel which included crowd favorited Luke Bird, Dancing with the […]

Sep 01
Diversity Day Drag Race at the Remarkables

Diversity Day at the Remarkables Monday 29 August Remarkables Ski Field, Queenstown Photos: Tracey Green A fabulous day was had by all at the Remarkables Ski Field in Queenstown in celebration of diversity. Guests turned up in droves to witness the fabulous Drag Race that took place on the snow and had a gay old […]