Category: Opinion
As trans communities in the US and UK face a surge in anti-rights legislation, Jennifer Shields urges Aotearoa to take heed—these global trends carry urgent warnings for our future. A lot has unfolded internationally over the past year—especially since the beginning of 2025—that directly impacts trans communities. The pace of change can be overwhelming, but […]
Jessie Lewthwaite notes how far our communities have come by standing together, united as one. When I was living in rural Australia, there wasn’t a whole lot to do, so my girlfriend and I found ourselves wandering the local Kmart on a Friday night. Browsing without purpose, I suddenly heard the sound every teacher dreads […]
Jacquie Grant ONZM revisits 1974 and NZ’s progressive legacy for trans rights as Aotearoa’s legal precedent faces political challenge from Winston Peters. Could such a thing happen in Aotearoa? It already has in the United Kingdom—trans women are no longer classified as female under the law. Authorities maintain that protections against discrimination remain, but to […]
Destiny Church is leaving its South Auckland base in Wiri amid branch closures, declining attendance, and financial strain. Craig Young explores whether the church’s radicalism has backfired. According to recent reports from 1 News and the New Zealand Herald, Destiny Church is set to vacate its expansive South Auckland base in Wiri, heading “elsewhere.” To […]
Is New Zealand’s coalition heading toward a one-term collapse? With National’s faltering leadership, ACT’s unpopular populism, and NZ First’s shifting base, Craig Young believes the 2026 election could bring major change. Two years ago, I speculated on whether the current coalition government might be headed for a single term. Now, midway through its tenure, it’s […]
As the latest Australian federal election winds down, Craig Young examines the implications for LGBTQIA+ Australians and the broader political dynamics at play. The current government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party (ALP), appears well-placed to secure another term. Historically, relations between Labor and LGBTQIA+ communities have been cool, largely […]
The removal of RSE guidelines without a clear, inclusive replacement risks the health and well-being of Rainbow youth, says Rainbow Labour Chair, MP Shanan Halbert. It’s time to put children’s needs before politics. It is becoming more and more important that Kiwis learn about diversity and differences. As our world grows more fractured, and as […]
Craig Young laments on the campaign against Benjamin Doyle. Stuff NZ has uncovered the identity of the individual fuelling online attacks against Green MP Benjamin Doyle: Rhys Williams, a businessman and former member of New Zealand First. Importantly, I emphasise the word former. Despite Winston Peters giving initial weight to Williams’ social media claims and […]