Category: Opinion

Mar 12
Ask Agony Uncle Eli

Rainbow Counsellor Elijah Luke Michel is here to help with your problems. Q. I had my first threesome last weekend after my boyfriend suggested we pick up a girl at the bar. I’m 23 and straight, and have never thought of women in a sexual way before so I was surprised that I enjoyed it so much! […]

Mar 02
Pride (In the name of love)

Bono wrote the lyrics to Pride for Martin Luther King, but the title accurately captures the ethos of LGBT+ pride; engendering love and acceptance over bigotry and hatred. Coming out late, my relationship with the Pride event hasn’t been any easier than my misguided relationship with the mother of my children. Ironically though, that is […]

Feb 04
Ask Agony Uncle Eli

Rainbow Counsellor Elijah Luke Michel is here to help with your problems. Q  My girlfriend is obsessed with [a well-known celebrity], has almost every collectable item they’ve sold, and talks about her any chance she can. This was cute at first, but now I’m seriously worried about her. She not only copies her clothing and hairstyle, she’s started […]

Jan 23
Part Two: Rainbow Pasefika: We Exist, We Belong

On Saturday, January 20th, a Rainbow Pasefika stall was held as part of the Wellington Pasifika Festival. Led by DJ PANDA 44 Productions and supported by local community, the event was the first of its kind. Those who attended helped to create the ‘world’s longest rainbow lei’ which they presented on stage in front of […]

Jan 22
Part One: Rainbow Pasefika: We Exist, We Belong

On Saturday, January 20th, a Rainbow Pasefika stall was held as part of the Wellington Pasifika Festival. Led by DJ PANDA 44 Productions and supported by local community, the event was the first of its kind. Those who attended helped to create the ‘world’s longest rainbow lei’ which they presented on stage in front of […]

Jan 09
Ask Agony Uncle Eli

Rainbow Counsellor Elijah Luke Michel is here to help with your problems. Q  I made a New Year’s resolution to be more social but I don’t know where to start. I work a lot and don’t have any friends so when I do get time off I’m lonely and bored. How can I improve my social life? A  It’s […]

Nov 27
Ask Agony Uncle Eli

Rainbow Counsellor Elijah Luke Michel is here to help with your problems. Q – I’m ashamed to say that I need help. I’ve watched porn on a daily basis for some years now, often numerous times a day. I’ve been single for the past 2 years but now I’m in a relationship and struggling to climax even […]

Nov 21
Australia – An Uncomfortable Experience

I hit the refresh button, 9.59am, no update; 10.00am, it is a YES from the people. My pride was held low these past few months. I would have imagined all the weight had been lifted simultaneously with the announcement of the positive results following the national same-sex marriage plebiscite held in Australia this year. But […]