Category: News
What does the top dog’s resignation mean for Jezebel? As express was going to print reports were just starting to surface that Jessica Coen the Editor-In-Chief of Jezebel, the world’s top feminist website was resigning. With Coen at the helm the website had gained a world-wide readership of over 16 million, offering an intelligent and […]
Blakes onboard! You can be too, find out how you can help combat homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools around New Zealand. Today marks the launch of the nationwide campaign aimed at drawing attention to homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools around New Zealand. QSA Network Aotearoa brings The Day of Silence to schools […]
NZ dance legends Tai Royal and Tanne Mete return to follow up K Road Strip with Mana Wahine. Mana Wahine pays homage to the female spirit, influenced by the Maori tale of Te Aokapurangai – a young maiden who single handedly saved her people from slaughter. Mana Wahine will receive it’s world premier on Tuesday […]
The award winning play Body of Faith is on its way to an Auckland Stage. Stage Two Productions formed through the drama department at University of Auckland is excited to announce they are teaming up with RY in a special one off charity performance of Luis Alfaro’ Body of Faith. Audience will be taken on a […]
It’s been an odd month for James Franco who delights in posting numerous selfies on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. Recent weeks saw his selection of selfies getting nudier from him shirtless in bed having just woken up, to his underwear lowered in front of a mirror. Juts as social commentators began asking what was […]
The NZ Falcons is a gay and inclusive rugby club, formed in 2013. Club President Blair Dickman announced that ASB has been signed on as the principal sponsor for 2014 and 2015. Blair said “This arrangement secures the club’s immediate future and ensures its participation in the 2014 Bingham Cup and beyond.“ Barbara Chapman, ASB’s Chief Executive, […]
Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Louisa Wall has put forward an amendment in Parliament that would clarify the law so that it specifically says that “gender identity” is a prohibited ground for discrimination. It’s important we support it because this amendment (if passed by Parliament) will help reduce discrimination in society and make the lives […]
ASB has become the first New Zealand bank to commit to formal benchmarks around lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex (LGBTI) inclusion in the workplace through participation in the Rainbow Tick programme. The Rainbow Tick is an external audit and quality improvement programme designed to make an organisation a safe, welcoming and inclusive place for […]