Category: News
Same sex marriage is now legal in the Republic of Ireland, after legislation passed by referendum in May comes into effect. Ireland became the first country in the world to legalise same-sex civil marriage by popular vote with a referendum held in May. It is not yet known when and where the first same-sex wedding […]
A group of Mormons have staged a “mass resignation” after leaders changed church policies regarding gay people. The rules, which were not meant to be made public, say children with gay parents cannot be baptised until they are 18 and only when they renounce homosexuality and their parents. The new rules also say members can be expelled […]
The GABA charitable trust has raised just over $31,000 at its 2015 auction. 73 items went on auction along with a number of silent auction items. The event was hosted by Olympic speed skater Blake Skjellerup, with Michelle Maitland returning once again as auctioneer. Among the numerous items being auctioned were a five night getaway in Vanuatu, […]
ANZ’s ‘GayTMs’ will return to Auckland and Wellington in 2016. ANZ’s Chief Financial Officer Antonia Watson announced the news saying “you heard it here first” at GABA’s annual charitable auction. Bank fees collected from non ANZ customers who use the GayTMs will be donated to GLBT support organisation Outline. The machines will return to downtown […]
“It’s better to have a gay parade … than Russian tanks in the center of the Ukrainian capital,” said a lawmaker urging his colleagues to vote for the bill. Ukraine has passed a bill protecting GLBT workers from discrimination. Lawmakers had previously rejected the nondiscrimination bill earlier in November, with some lawmakers saying that they feared […]
Obama will become the first sitting US President to be featured on the cover of a GLBT magazine. President Obama will be featured on the cover of Out Magazine’s “Out 100” issue as the publication’s Ally of the Year. The US President earned the distinction for his administration’s support in helping secure the legalisation of […]
A brand new pride festival for Wellington has been unveiled. Wellington Pride Festival | Tū whakahīhī e Te Whanganui-a-Tara will take place 5-13 March 2016. The traditional parade and Out in the Park Fair will take place on March 12, with the parade being held for the first time along the capital’s waterfront, which will then […]
Auckland’s new gay bar is set to open its doors on 21 November! Twist Bar, is set to open its doors 21 November following the opening of its sister establishment Secret Garden Bar on 20 November, a new open air licensed space adjacent to Family Bar and Club. Located just a few doors down from […]