Host of Woof! The Auckland Rainbow Dog Show, Steven Oates, checks out Rialto Channel’s crazy colourful canine documentary, Well Groomed, where aspiring-artist pet-owners turn their pooches into their canvas! Every year at Woof! The Auckland Rainbow Dog Show I see doggies dressed up to the nines – but nothing I’ve seen over my many years […]
One of New Zealand’s favourite toast toppings has had a makeover! Innovative Kiwi beverage company Invivo are launching the ninth addition to Graham Norton’s Own Wines and Spirits range – a new Marmalade Gin, available now at liquor stores throughout New Zealand. Following the success of Graham Norton’s Own Irish and Own Pink GiNs, Graham […]
It’s a partnership 15 years in the making. “It’s been a long time coming,” laughs Ryan Teece. The Auckland real estate professional first met Ashley Duncan when he started working for her parents – Rotorua real estate powerhouses Shona and Alan Duncan – back in the mid-2000s. “They were the most incredible people to learn off,” Ryan says. “They […]
A feature film due to be shot in New Zealand and Australia later this year, is seeking two Māori trans women to share a major role. Based on an amalgam of real-life people and events, the film explores the changing face of diversity across Australasia, spotlighting increased visibility of trans and gender diverse communities. Spearheading […]
NAU MAI, HAERE MAI, Welcome to your Festival – express checks out AAF’s programme designed to unify, uplift, and inspire through an annual world-class collection of events and performances. Despite a Covid curve-ball, organisers of AAF 2022 have put together a massive 24 shows/events taking place both outdoors and online. The theme and curatorial lens […]
Designer Jade Turner is a well-known friendly face of NZ’s LGBTQI+ scene. As Creative Director and Lead Designer for The Warehouse Group’s Home and General Merchandise, he tells express about what it means to work for a company that embraces his identity and celebrates diversity. WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE AS CREATIVE DIRECTOR INVOLVE? Together with […]
Lovers of musical theatre are in for a treat with international musical star Hayden Tee (Ngāti Kahungunu), as he graces The Civic’s Wintergarden stage with Bad Guy – a show-stopping musical flirtation with the devil. Hayden Tee, is best known for his award-winning portrayal of Javert in the Australian, New Zealand, Broadway, West End and […]
Presented by Auckland Live, cabaret drag sensation Les Femmes are back in the decadent surrounds of The Civic’s Wintergarden with their brand-new show! In the new show, Sirens of the Silver Screen, the cabaret drag sensation will embark on a cinematic adventure of iconic musical moments from classic films, accompanied by a 7-piece band. As always, […]