Category: Out & About
Big crowds of spectators lined the streets to watch the Wellington Pride Parade (WPP), the city’s first Pride parade in four years. 2024’s offering featured a colourful mix of 30 groups participating including Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau (pictured with drag queen Rhubarb Rouge). Organisers of the Wellington Pride Parade hope to grow the event further […]
2024’s offering featured a colourful mix of 30 groups participating. This was a much smaller affair than the spectacular 2020 Wellington International Pride Parade (WIPP) which never returned after several workhorses left their board. Organisers of the Wellington Pride Parade hope to grow the event further following an enthusiastic response from Wellington’s wider community to […]
To conclude Tauranga Moana Pride Week the day was celebrated with a Pride picnic and after-party. Tauranga Moana Pride Week attracted a diverse crowd of all ages. Their headline Pride Picnic event had a traditional Big Gay Out feel with Steven Oates presenting the Woof Dog Show, food stalls and showstopping performances from Kita Mean, […]
On Sunday 25 February, marchers gathered in Aotea Square to protest queer rights. protesters marched down Queen Street to Britomart when the Pride Party commenced. Photos | Jasmin Sheikh.
On Sunday 25 February, marchers gathered in Aotea Square to protest queer rights. protesters marched down Queen Street to Britomart when the Pride Party commenced. Photos | Jasmin Sheikh.
On a sizzling Auckland Summer’s Day, Big Gay Out 2024 offered a bright rainbow fair day for all our community. On Sunday 18 February, the Big Gay Out took over Auckland’s Coyle Park with stalls, DJs, live performances and appearances from some of New Zealand’s most influential politicians. “We were delighted to see so much […]
On Sunday 18 February, the Big Gay Out took over Auckland’s Coyle Park with stalls, DJs, live performances and appearances from some of New Zealand’s most influential politicians. While the hot family-friendly daytime event was a success, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins were drowned out by a group of people protesting […]
On a sizzling Auckland Summer’s Day, Big Gay Out 2024 offered a bright rainbow fair day for all our community. On Sunday 18 February, the Big Gay Out took over Auckland’s Coyle Park with stalls, DJs, live performances and appearances from some of New Zealand’s most influential politicians. Big Gay Out organisers Burnett Foundation Aotearoa […]