Category: Opinion
I’ve been pondering these questions recently: What makes a good relationship? Why do some people seem able to make their relationship work while others seem to have so many hiccups? What is the difference between the people who are in stable relationships and the people who seem to struggle? I believe it comes down to […]
Jessie Lewthwaite finds herself in the centre of a lesbian renaissance! With my history of inevitably ending up in a gay bar on a night out, I made my way down the stairs into G.A.Y. on K Road in Auckland. I was confused at first because I’d actually meant to go to the basement of […]
Labour List MP Glen Bennett describes his love of living in provincial New Zealand, despite the additional challenges it can create for rainbow Kiwis. Living in Taranaki, I get to experience the beauty and simplicity of provincial life every day. There’s something special about being surrounded by nature, with big open skies and the brightest […]
Intersex Aotearoa’s Co-Chair, Dr Rogena Sterling, reflects on the Olympic controversy around the inclusion of boxer Imane Khelif and its impact on all intersex athletes. The Olympics is an event that I look forward to every four years as someone who has participated in sports from a young age. These athletes are at the pinnacle […]
Craig Young is concerned that a flawed UK investigation into trans health care may affect the New Zealand government’s own delayed review. Recently, Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey, announced that the release of the New Zealand review of puberty blocker data had been delayed. Throughout 2023, New Zealand Ministry of Health experts wrote a report […]
Craig Young says ‘With the New Zealand Labour Party, we don’t know how lucky we are. Witness its performance on LGBTQI+ rights, compared to its British and Australian counterparts.’ Unfortunately, the Australian Labor Party (ALP) has always been somewhat trailing its British and New Zealand counterparts when it comes to LGBTQI+ equality. This is because […]
Navigating the legal world can often feel daunting and inaccessible, especially for those who aren’t familiar with its intricacies. Whether it’s dealing with personal relationships, property transactions, or planning for the future, the law touches nearly every aspect of our lives. Yet, many people are hesitant to seek legal advice, often due to misconceptions about […]
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has appointed Dr Stephen Rainbow as head of the anti-discrimination Human Rights Commission. Craig Young assesses what the appointment of a centre-right gay man, means for the commission. At sixty-three, Rainbow has had a broad spectrum of political affiliations, starting with Labour in the eighties and the Greens in the nineties, […]