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We sat down with Parade Event Manager Shaughan Woodcock to talk about the Auckland Rainbow Parade 2025, which saw its largest turnout since its revival in 2020. Thousands lined Ponsonby Road, dressed in vibrant colours, celebrating love, pride, and inclusion at one of Aotearoa’s most beloved rainbow community events. However, the night was not without […]
A second federal judge has struck down former President Donald Trump’s executive order banning gender-affirming care, ruling that the policy unlawfully denies federal funds to medical institutions providing such care. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Lauren King, appointed by President Joe Biden, issued a temporary injunction against the ban, preventing its enforcement while legal challenges […]
A new report from an independent Russian news outlet suggests that Russia’s government is working on a large-scale electronic database to track LGBTQ+ individuals. According to Latvia-based Meduza, anonymous sources from Russia’s Interior Ministry claim the initiative has been in the works for some time. The system is reportedly designed to register those identified as […]
Big Gay Out 2025 Celebrates Pride, Music, and Community Spirit at Coyle Park Auckland’s iconic Big Gay Out 2025 brought colour, joy, and pride to Coyle Park on Sunday, 16 February 2025. Thousands of LGBTQ+ community members and allies came together for a vibrant day of connection, celebration, and inclusivity. The annual event featured live […]
Auckland’s Big Gay Out returned in full colour on Sunday, 16 February 2025, as thousands of rainbow community members and allies gathered at Coyle Park for a day of joy, connection, and pride. The iconic annual event was a vibrant celebration filled with live performances, bustling market stalls, and a sea of rainbow flags. LOOKING […]
Pride vibes were in full swing at FRISKY FANTASY AKL, the official after-party of the Auckland Rainbow Pride Parade, held on Saturday, 15 February 2025, at 339 Karangahape Road. The vibrant event was a dazzling celebration of queerness, self-expression, and unfiltered joy. Embracing the theme ‘Feel Your FREEDOM!’, attendees brought their wildest fantasies to life, donning […]
Auckland’s iconic Big Gay Out lit up Coyle Park on Sunday, 16 February 2025, as thousands of LGBTQ+ community members and allies came together for a joyous celebration of music, connection, and pride. The annual event featured live performances, vibrant market stalls, and a sea of rainbow flags. LOOKING FOR YOUR PHOTO? FIND IT AND […]
Auckland’s iconic Big Gay Out returned to Coyle Park on Sunday, 16 February 2025, bringing together thousands of LGBTQ+ community members and allies for a sun-soaked day of music, connection, and celebration. LOOKING FOR YOUR PHOTO? FIND IT AND PURCHASE IT HERE, HIGH-RESOLUTION AND WATERMARK-FREE! No politicians were allowed on stage this year— keeping the […]