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There appeared to be little love from the GLBT community for Prime Minister John Key at today’s Big Gay Out. John Key’s speech was met with boos and jeers, while Andrew Little received a very positive response from attendees with loud cheers when he took to the stage. Today has been the first time Andrew […]
Despite production problems, 2015’s Gala showcased what is shaping up to be an energetic and fun filled Pride Festival. Hori Ahipene and Waimihi Hotere co hosted what could be described as an evening hampered with a few technical difficulties. Despite the minor setbacks, the pair were funning and fabulous with their unscripted and at times […]
Lydia Zanetti wades through the festival program to find her Seven must attend events. Garnet Station (85 Garnet Rd, Westmere) remains a keystone for many women in Auckland and is celebrating Pride in style. Forget Tinder, get back on the old school with (1) Speed Dating for Lesbians. Speed dating has had a bit of […]
In an express exclusive, our favourite Olympian spills all, on love at first ‘Instagram’ sight and their plans for the big day! Now based in New York, Blake Skjellerup returned to Christchurch over the festive season to introduce his fiancé Saul Carrasco to his family and home country for the first time. The two have […]
Current Mr Gay NZ Troy Williams says as organisers did not have time to host an event for 2015 to find his successor, anyone who would like to represent ‘gay New Zealand’ can just nominate themselves. The winner will be decided by a small committee. Williams tells express he is unsure if there will be […]
The 2015 Auckland Pride programme has just been released online. This year’s Auckland Pride Festival runs from 6 February – 1 March 2015, which is one week longer than the last two festivals. 2015’s festival begins with an official dawn ceremony opening at Okahu Bay on Waitangi Day, followed by the Pride Gala on Saturday […]
Alabama becomes the latest to join the growing list of states where bans on same sex marriage have been struck down by federal judges. A federal judge has just ruled that Alabama’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Judge Callie V.S. Granade, ruled that Alabama’s constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage, ‘violates the 14th Amendment’s due […]
Express got an exclusive look into the line up for this year’s Proud party. Oliver Hall chats with Lyall Hakaraia aka TrannyDad about what we can expect. So what can you tell us about the up and coming Proud party. What’s the DJ line up? We are most excited about our international Djays , with […]