Category: Opinion
News Editor Levi Joule reflects on the 10 year anniversary of the passage of the Civil Union Act in New Zealand and asks just why was the anniversary forgotten by both the gay and mainstream media? This week marked the 10 year anniversary of civil unions passing into law in New Zealand. It was an anniversary missed […]
“The 2015 Auckland Pride Festival and Parade is on-track to be our biggest and most successful to date.” “We have received a record number of Parade float applications, including entries from outside of Auckland. Rotorua’s Chamber of Pride entry is certainly one to watch. Led by TV personality Tamati Coffey, Rotorua’s float has around 40 […]
All of a sudden it feels like everyone is following some kind of healthy eating plan. Keto, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy free, No-refined sugar – everyone seems to be thinking more about what works best for their body and that can’t be a bad thing. The food market is responding with health products available […]
It has been an insanely eventful month, from the our cover star Olympic rower Robbie Manson’s essay about his coming out experience becoming headline news to the sad passing of author Leslie Feinberg, who was best known for her ground breaking novel Stone Butch Blues. I know it was a favourite of amazing news editor Levi Joule […]
Levi Joule examines the outcome of this weekend’s Victoria state election and explains what the new Labor government will mean for GLBT Victorians. After just one term of Coalition rule, Victoria’s state election result has produced a new Labor government. As well as the traditional battle between Labor and the conservative Coalition, there has also […]
Rainbow Counsellor Lisa Michelle is here to help with your problems. Q. Our office party is coming up, and the invitation includes partners. I don’t have a boyfriend, but there’s a guy I’ve met recently who I like. Should I ask him? A. Why not? Life is short. Just be aware you don’t know him that […]
Rainbow Counsellor Lisa Michelle is here to help with your problems. Q. I hate this time of year. It seems the epitome of the harsh reality that is mine when people put the focus on family. I’ve been living as a woman for the last 7 months, but my family rejected me when I began my transition. […]
We love the Al’s Deli market stall at La Cigale, a mobile part of his successful cafe on Upper Queen street. This Canadian makes his own bagels and brioche and smokes his own salmon and other cured treats. The results are divine, especially the to-die-for bread and croissant butter pudding with salted caramel sauce. Check […]