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APFI (Auckland Pride Festival Inc) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new board members. Auckland Pride Festival Incorporated congratulates and welcomes its new Board members onto the team. “We are thrilled to have attracted applicants of such a high professional calibre and proven community experience,” says Megan Cunningham-Adams, current Board Co-Chair. “There is […]
Fighting Homophobia in sports – Warwick University men’s rowing team strip down for fundraising Calendar. With the launch of their first calendar in 2009 the boys from England’s Warwick University, in partnership with Sports Allies, produce another sexy naked calender. Their aim is to combat homophobia on the sports pitch, teaming up with not-for-profit organisation Sports […]
APFI (Auckland Pride Festival Incorporated) has announced the dates for next year’s Auckland Pride Festival 2015. The popularity of the Auckland Pride Festival has grown to include another week! Lucky visitors to the festival can be assured that all parts of the rainbow community are included in this near on one month celebration. Key events on […]
UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) – light-heavy weight fighter strips down showing his support for the GLBT community. After a two year sabbatical 32 year old UFC fighter Kyle Kingsbury grabs headlines at his return debut weigh-in with a surprise in his pants. Recently engaged to his partner Natasha, hunky Kingsbury stripped down for his weigh-in to […]
Returning from AIDS2014, the NZAF team bring back new insights along with sharing our successful prevention programme – LYC. “Many people at the conference were interested in our prevention work through LYC. We also had a chance to listen and learn, and I think there will be something we want to include in our approach […]
John Barrowman has been praised by gay communities around the world for his kiss for equality during the commonwealth games opening ceremony. Openly gay Scottish born actor John Barrowman kissed a male dancer during his “Gretna Green” act for the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The 47 year old Dr Who actor has hit […]
Did you know that over 1 in 5 people living in Auckland are of Asian ethnicity? Despite this, Asian peoples often lack visibility and representation in LGBTIQ services and community groups. Seeking to fill this gap, EquAsian is a new social-support group for LGBTIQ people of all ages who descend from all parts of the […]
We are now welcoming expressions of interest for many of our 2015 working groups. Have you ever wanted to be more involved behind the scenes and be part of the team that makes Mardi Gras happen? You told us in our 2014 Volunteer survey that many of you wanted to get more involved, but weren’t […]