Category: News

May 14
Conchita wins Eurovision in Wellington?!

The annual campfest of the Eurovision Song Contest was held over the weekend in Copenhagen, Denmark, with Austrian drag queen Conchita Wurst of Austria taking out the title. Conchita’s epic ballad Rise Like A Phoenix scored 290 points in the contest with its biggest support coming from Western Europe. There had been online petitions started in Armenia, […]

May 13
100% OK TO BE WHO YOU ARE

On the 12th – 15th June (and open until the 12th July), it’s as simple as wearing a wristband for Aucklander’s to show the  Rainbow community* that they are 100% OK/TINO PAI with people being themselves 100% of the time. Can you imagine having to worry about what will happen when you visit a clothing […]

May 12
Carman’s Unveiling Date Set

A date has been set to celebrate the unveiling of a true community figure. Nau mai haere mai – The late Carmen Rupe’s unveiling will be held on June 7th 2014. The occasion will start with a traditional maori welcome or Karanga followed by words from family and friends. Details: When: June 7th 2014 Time: 1030am […]

May 12
Carmen documentary wins Best Music Feature at the New Zealand Radio Awards

The documentary “Carmen: I am here, I am me” produced by Gareth Watkins won the Best Music Feature award at the New Zealand Radio Awards held in Auckland Thursday 7 May. “What better way to celebrate New Zealand Music Month than with an award for a documentary on gay New Zealand composer Jack Body and […]