Category: People
“You are who you are meant to be and don’t ever let anyone tell you any different” | Aziz Al-Sa’afin Three’s The AM Show presenter Aziz Al-Sa’afin talks to Oliver Hall about the aftermath of his homophobic attack, being an ambassador at Winter Pride and opening up to high school student about his life and sexuality. […]
Viva La Diva! Little Miss Cinnamon chats to Joanne Neilson – a woman of many talents. An international diva for 39 years, a business owner, an LGBTQIA+ advocate, wife, celebrant, author and film-maker. The list is as long as it is glittery and the world would be far more fabulous if we all had a […]
Even big brands got into the Winter Pride spirit. Superdry Queenstown, which opened their doors at the start of the festival invited influencers Christian Newman and Mark Edwards (@LoveFromYourDads) to come and join in the celebrations. The couple have made national headlines following Christian delivering a 30,000-signature petition to parliament calling for adoption reform. The petition was received by MPs Louisa Wall and […]
Richard Burt combines a busy professional life in Real Estate with the volunteer role of President at networking organisation Rainbow Auckland. Matt Fistonich asks him about this juggling act. What was your background and experience prior to Real Estate? “I am originally from Christchurch and was a High School Art Teacher. I also have a Fine Arts background from study to working in that field.” Do […]
Kassie is a well-recognised member of the Rainbow, Maori and Diverse communities in Aotearoa. She talks to express’ Wellington correspondent Lilly Loudmouth about volunteering for School’s Out and working as a Community Organiser for ActionStation. Where are you from? On my father’s side, I come from England, Scotland and Ireland, and on my mother’s, I […]
2018 World Barista champ Aga Rojewska lands in Auckland this month to showcase her talents at an exclusive barista masterclass, and a demonstration for coffee fans at The Chocolate and Coffee Show. While she “barely remembers” winning in a night of high emotion, Rojewska became the first woman in nearly 20 years of the competition […]
At the height of World Cup Fever, TJ Perenara talks to Oliver Hall about standing up for the rainbow community and the influence of Rugby on New Zealand. Go the All Blacks! All Blacks Half-Back Thomas Tekanapu Rawakata (TJ) Perenara debuted for the team against England in 2014 and has been a crucial part of […]
English singer, songwriter, Boy George says that he is not concerned if the actor who is set to play him in his upcoming biopic is straight or gay. The 58-year-old star made the comment while speaking to TMZ who stressed that sexuality was not important, provided they nail the part. Boy George, who confirmed that the actor […]