Category: News
Tim Cook dons #applepride t-shirt and marches alongside Apple’s LGBTI employees at Pride Parade in San Francisco. There has long been public speculation about the CEO’s sexuality, and whilst he has never “come out” as gay, he had no hesitation in joining in with staff and marching in the Parade this past weekend. There is […]
President Obama declared June 2014 the official GLBT Pride Month in the US. The President also called on Americans to recommit themselves to finishing the work that remains to achieve full equality. “As progress spreads from State to State, as justice is delivered in the courtroom, and as more of our fellow Americans are treated […]
British PM, David Cameron has written a very positive column on the eve of this weekend’ London Pride. ‘Since last year’s event there has been one huge, historic change in Britain: the institution of marriage is now open to all. Whether you’re a man and a man, a woman and a woman or a woman […]
Laverne Cox, US trans actor and activist has taken out the top spot on this year’s list. Which was announced at a glamour event at London’s Corinthia Hotel on Friday. In a list of 100 LGBTI actors, musicians and politicians there are many famous faces. The Top 10 is : Laverne Cox, actor and activist […]
Both the Auckland and Dunedin offices of the New Zealand Prostitutes Collective (NZPC) have recently moved. After many years on K’ Road the Auckland NZPC office is now off upper Queen Street, at 3/2 Canada Street (close to Basement). The Dunedin office is now at 411 Princes Street in the central city. The NZPC was formed […]
Police Commissioner Mike Bush has blogged about values and diversity. The Commissioner and his executive have been discussing the core values they hold dear as an organisation. He writes : While it is important that we reflect the communities we serve, it’s also about celebrating our diversity and treasuring what makes each of us unique. […]
Michael Richardson is sleeping rough by choice. The 2014 Lifewise Big Sleepout is a fundraising event design to bring to light the issue of youth homelessness in Auckland. “I believe that all our young people should have an equal chance to be the best they can be” says Richardson. Having taken part in 2012 Richardson […]
The Labour Party announced on 23 June the list of candidates with Tamati Coffey in 30th spot. According to analysts, this is unlikely to result in out-and-proud Tamati being an MP after the next election unless Labour do a great deal better than their current polling is indicating. Alternatively, he needs to win the electoral […]