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I’m finding GP waitlists frustrating — it’s usually around three weeks to get an appointment. If I switched to Tend, could I expect shorter wait times? What’s the process for moving over, and if I find a GP I like there, can they become my regular, ongoing doctor? Yes, as an enrolled patient at Tend, most people experience shorter wait times […]
Jessie Lwethwaite asks what “heteroflexible” really means, and examines how it sits within queer dating culture. As a butch woman, I am no stranger to being “straight bait”. I couldn’t even tell you how many times I have been at a party, at a bar, or even at a cheeky after-work function where, around drink four, her straightness gets a few […]
“There is much talk about people and not enough with people”: Prudence Walker on queer rights, disability, and being heard Prudence Walker, Disability Rights Commissioner and rainbow rights spokesperson at the Human Rights Commission, discusses queer rights, accessibility, and why meaningful inclusion in Aotearoa must be shaped by lived experience. In Aotearoa, conversations about inclusion […]
Activist, artist and author Tāme Iti speaks to YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall about the shared struggles for Māori and Rainbow rights, and why young people give him hope for the future This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. A lot of queer people grow up navigating shame before they find their pride. Does that resonate with […]
Judy O’Brien shares insights on allyship, online safety, youth advocacy, and hope for rainbow communities in Aotearoa. When Judy O’Brien stepped into the CEO role at InsideOUT Kōaro, she did so at what many would describe as a difficult moment. “This is not a time where people are standing up in support of particular communities,” she says. “They’re recognising that self-protection […]
Five sit down with YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall to reflect on the pressures of sudden fame, burnout, and reclaiming the joy of their success. When I ask Five whether they’re secretly harbouring the one thing that would truly complete their boy band mythology, a member coming out as gay, Jay doesn’t hesitate. “Yes! We all […]
Matt Fistonich shares his experience of using Tend for GP appointments and prescriptions, exploring how the app simplifies healthcare access with a seamless, user-friendly experience tailored to modern life. I’ve tried a lot of things in my life. New cafes, new bars, new men. But actually getting healthcare sorted? That always sat somewhere between “urgent” […]
Australian comedian, TV and radio host Joel Creasey returns to New Zealand this month for his first show in Aotearoa in over a decade. To mark the occasion, he talks to Oliver Hall about visiting Graham Norton’s house, why Minogues don’t sweat, and remembering his fearless teenage self in overwhelming times. When Joel Creasey talks […]