Nī Dekkers-Reihana: Crochet & Colonisation
Nī Dekkers-Reihana weaves their way out of colonial binaries into an authentic ‘unctie’.
In 2021, I got a new job. In preparation for the mahi, I...
Ben Kilby-Henson: Queering Leadership
Benjamin Kilby-Henson, Co-Director of Auckland Theatre Company’s King Lear, ponders the question, ‘How does my queerness influence my work and artistic output?’
Well, fuck, I...
Kinky Boots Shines with Dazzling Brilliance at Auckland’s Civic Theatre
Kinky Boots, a vivacious musical concoction of compelling storytelling and intoxicating musical score, made its triumphant debut at Auckland’s Civic Theatre last night, bringing...
Michael Stevens: WE ARE EVERYWHERE
"We are everywhere" was one of the first slogans I recall seeing from the Gay Liberation Movement. It serves as a reminder of our...
Jadwiga Green: How Hannah Gadsby Held Space For Us
Comedian Jadwiga Green pays tribute to Hannah Gadsby’s Netflix comedy specials that inspired introverted queer and autistic artists everywhere.
I had just started performing stand-up...
GEN Z IS ACTUALLY PRETTY COOL
Some friends and I went out dancing at one of K Road’s queer nightclubs. I was pretty quickly approached by a cute girl who...
LOOKING FOR LESBIAN ROLE MODELS
When I was 15, I sat inches from the TV in the family lounge room. The glow from the old CRT monitor lit my...
Respecting Our Elders
Michael Stevens reflects on ageism in the Rainbow community and asks, ‘where is the support for older queers?’
Last month, the first retirement community specifically...
