Category: News

Sep 05
Pocket Politics: Bill Ralston

Former TVNZ Head of News and notable political commentator Bill Ralston has officially launched his campaign to become the next Councillor for the central ward of Waitemata.  With a wealth of professional and civic experience behind him, Bill Ralston knows Kiwi politics like the back of his hand. After what he calls a “dysfunctional last […]

Sep 05
Supporting Queer Asian Culture

EquAsian, Auckland’s dedicated queer Asian social group, is changing the lives of Asian New Zealanders. By providing support, friendship, and comfort to queer Asian people in New Zealand, this not-for-profit organisation is filling a very  important role in our society. express chat with the EquAsian board and members Aatir Zaidi, Sunny Lam, Danny Lam, Benny, […]

Sep 05
Pro-GLBT Cabinet Minister Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Cabinet Minister Nikki Kaye has announced that she is taking a leave of absence to undergo treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer on Friday. A staunch advocate for the rainbow community in New Zealand, Nikki Kaye has a huge number of gay supporters. She is a staple of queer events around New Zealand and even […]

Sep 04
GSWQT: Express Magazine’s Round-up!

  Amy Jane Bedwell sums up the Gay Ski Week QT experience with the help of a few notable helpers, and tells you why you absolutely need to experience it for yourself! As a frequent party-goer and active member of the rainbow community, I had high expectations for the week-long queer quasi-festival happening in Queenstown. I I worried about […]

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 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 […]