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Same Sex Marriage to be banned in Tonga
Tonga’s decision last month to sign on to a United Nations convention banning discrimination of women (CEDAW) has led to accusations it will lead to abortion and same-sex marriage in the Kingdom. Ofa Guttenbeil-Likiliki, director of the Tonga Women and Children’s Crisis Centre, spoke to Radio Australia and said “their fears about CEDAW are misplaced, […]
Name Suppression Continues in HIV Case
An Auckland man accused of infecting another man with HIV has applied for continued name suppression, supported by the police. The defendant appeared in the Auckland District Court this afternoon facing one count of causing grievous bodily harm with reckless disregard and one of committing a criminal nuisance by doing an unlawful act. His lawyer […]
Request for Ellis Commission of Inquiry declined
Justice Minister Amy Adams has declined a request from supporters of Peter Ellis for a Commission of Inquiry on the basis that an inquiry cannot be used to determine the liability of any person. Mr Ellis was convicted in 1993 on multiple charges of sexual offending against children. He was sentenced to ten years imprisonment. […]
Outtakes Film Festival takes a break in 2015
A full queer film festival won’t occur in 2015 after almost 20 years of Outtakes. As reported in Gaynz.com Outtakes Film Festival is taking the opportunity to review the format, it’s funding model and more during the break. Gaynz.com story: Out Takes Film Fest reviews format Website: www.outtakes.org.nz Facebook: Like outtakesfilmfestival Twitter: Follow OutTakesFF
Auckland Pride Searching for New Board Members
Auckland Pride Festival Inc is looking for passionate people to join the Auckland Pride board. In particular Pride is looking for people with skills and experience in human rights, community relationships, finance/accounting, governance, HR management, digital infrastructure/delivery, sponsorship, PR/marketing. Board members are appointed for a three-year term, with some expiring in alternating years, renewable for […]
Public Voting Begins for Mr Gay World
Youtube: Ultimate Balloon Animal Challenge: LYC v Mr Gay NZ Live public voting has opened in the lead-up to the Mr Gay World Competition that commences in South Africa in ten days. New Zealand’s representative Matt Fistonich will travel to Cape Town and Knysna in an attempt to win the Mr World title, one that […]
How did the Christchurch Earthquakes impact on the LGBTI Community?
Researches from the University of Sydney and University of Western Sydney will be exploring the impact of the February 2011 earthquake on Christchurch’s LGBTI residents. The survey seeks to better understand the ongoing impacts of the 22nd February 2011 earthquake on members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community of Christchurch. If […]
Gay Republic
Gay Republic is one of Auckland’s leading gay and lesbian lifestyle and event brands, using the latest technology to connect the community with each other in a positive and refreshing way. Gay Republic is all about ideas, from house parties to pride celebrations, our culture is constantly to build our brand into new and exciting […]
Video: New Zealand Parliament Passes Marriage Equality Bill
Youtube: New Zealand Parliament Passes Marriage Equality Bill Hundreds of jubilant gay-rights advocates celebrated at New Zealand’s Parliament as the country become the 13th in the world and the first in the Asia-Pacific region to legalise same-sex marriage. Lawmakers voted 77 to 44 in favour of the gay-marriage bill on its third and final reading […]
