Category: People

Apr 07
Allies in Self-Isolation: Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye

Member of Parliament for Auckland Central Nikki Kaye is still working long hours in lockdown, but cuddling her pussies and planning for a future full of freedom is keeping her relaxed.   Tell us about your Level 4 Lockdown – where are you? Who’s in your bubble? And what are you doing to keep your mental […]

Apr 07
Kiwis Surviving Self-Isolation: Scotty & Mal

Malcolm and Scott Kennedy-Vaughan are the owners/operators of S&M’s Cocktail Bar in Wellington and in Level 4 Lockdown their house has never been tidier. They point out, “two gay boys locked up together, deciding how the lounge looks best – could fill in the whole time!” Tell us about your Level 4 Lockdown – where […]

Apr 07
Kiwis Surviving Self-Isolation: Aaron Von Phillippe

Operations Manager at K Road’s G.A.Y Bar, Aaron Von Phillippe is wearing outrageous outfits while binging on Tiger King and planning tomorrow night’s digital drag extravaganza on gaybar.co.nz. Tell us about your Level 4 Lockdown – where are you? Who’s in your bubble? And what are you doing to keep your mental health in check? […]

Apr 07
Kiwis Surviving Self-Isolation: The Team at OUTLine

On top of the massive struggle the world is facing with the COVID-19 pandemic, there are unique ways in which this will be tough for rainbow folks. Express spoke to the team at OUTLine to get their rainbow specific tips to help you make it through this lockdown in one piece. James Malcolm, Communications Coordinator […]

Apr 06
Kiwis Surviving Self-Isolation: Tom Sainsbury

Comedian, playwright and Snap-Chat Dude Tom Sainsbury knows “some of you bitches must be struggling” to stay off Grindr. But he has the ultimate solution: self-pleasure! Tell us about your Level 4 Lockdown – where are you? Who’s in your bubble? And what are you doing to keep your mental health in check? I’m in […]

Apr 05
Queer Kiwis Surviving Self-Isolation: Zakk d’Larte

Why didn’t Designer and Auckland Pride Board Member Zakk d’Larte get his roots done before he went into Lockdown?! He talks to us about small regrets, digital drag and questionable homemade soy mochas.  Tell us about your Level 4 Lockdown – where are you? Who’s in your bubble? And what are you doing to keep […]

Apr 03
Queer Kiwis Surviving Self-Isolation: Alan Granville

Alan Granville is one-half of Urge Events and a journalist for Stuff.co.nz. Lockdown is turning this Wellington bear-about-town into a domestic Goddess – his cutlery draws are cleaner than yours! Tell us about your Level 4 Lockdown – where are you? Who’s in your bubble? And what are you doing to keep your mental health […]

Apr 01
Kiwis Surviving Self-Isolation: Luke Bird

TV personality, MC and all-round thirst trap ‘The Bird Man’ Luke Bird is missing sex but learning to love himself in lockdown. Here are his tips for getting to know ‘you’! Tell us about your Level 4 Lockdown – where are you? Who’s in your bubble? And what are you doing to keep your mental […]