Category: People

Oct 01
Hottie: Lewis Rowe, Entrepreneur & Socialite

Lewis Rowe describes himself as an entrepreneur and socialite with a keen eye for detail, classic fashion…. and a love for a glass of champagne! His spring style aesthetic is classic, block colours, crisp white shirts, and fine detail, for example, understated patterns, contrast stitching, and pocket squares. Lewis has no problem dressing for the […]

Sep 27
Pleasuredome: Lucy Lawless Interviewed

Lucy Lawless is somewhat of a goddess in the LGBT+ community, even the mention of her name is enough to make people swoon. Our favourite warrior princess and fierce ally is back, taking to the stage as the sexy, hedonistic lesbian in Pleasuredome; an immersive musical theatre experience bringing New York’s West End to Auckland’s […]

Sep 06
Chanel Clark Leaves express

After 8 months at express, Chanel has handed in her resignation to pursue further opportunities in other parts of the media industry. Chanel commented that, “the past 8 months has been an amazing experience putting out a magazine for the rainbow community. Thank you to all those who welcomed me with open arms and it […]

Sep 01
Gay Maori Artists performing at Te Pou Festival

Now in its third year, Te Pou Theatre’s Kōanga Festival gathers together the community for a celebration of new stories and storytellers, in association with Going West Festival. Two incredible and openly gay artists are taking part in Te Pou’s brand new innovative development programme for Māori playwrights, part of Kōanga Festival which launches this […]

Sep 01
Hottie: Stephen Williams

Stephen Williams appears in Velvet which debuts on 23 September. He runs over what he likes about the show and how he keeps that body looking great! What are you most excited about in your performance for Velvet? I think just getting a new audience to play with every night is pretty fun and exciting. […]

Sep 01
Redefining Design

Zakk d’Larté sat down with Auckland-based Māori designer Ryan Turner ahead of the upcoming New Zealand Fashion Week. Inspired by androgynous European and Japanese styles, Turner’s designs originate from the combination of these two opposing cultures. His label offers unisex clothing and apparel to people of all genders, age and size. “One of my goals […]

Aug 29
Having The Chat: Cody Jarvie

Cody Jarvie chats with Zakk d’Larté from express. What have you been up to since running for Mr Gay New Zealand in February? Since running for Mr Gay New Zealand, I have been in contact with a few LGBT+ homeless agencies to see how I can help out as it is still something that saddens me. I […]

Aug 24
Student Life And Experiences: The University of Auckland

Adjusting to university life can be hard enough without also having to navigate issues surrounding your sexuality or gender identity. Danny is a student at the University of Auckland, studying law and arts majoring in Linguistics. He feels overall, his experience as a queer person at the uni as been a positive one, acknowledging that […]