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Saturday 25 May 2013


 Moments of Salvation
Posted in: Events  22nd May 2013
This Saturday marks ten years since the Salvation crew ran their first dance party in Auckland. It will also be their farewell. To mark this, Marty Roberts reflects on his ten favourite memories.


 Easter Weekend: What’s open and what’s on
Posted in: Events  28th March 2013
Those pesky Easter Trading laws are in force this weekend, but there is still plenty on if you want to head out on the town!


 Mardi Gras: And beyond
Posted in: Events  9th March 2013
If you’re wondering whether you should head across the ditch for Mardi Gras next year, or are just wanting to hit up Sydney for a gay ol’ time, Hannah Spyskma has a few suggestions.


 Mardi Gras: Don't rain on my parade
Posted in: Events  3rd March 2013
"I'm super pleased that I marched in Auckland's Pride Parade. It's given me a real appreciation for the value of celebrating pride, and put into perspective just how huge Sydney Mardi Gras is."


 Happy Mardi Gras: it's been pissing down!
Posted in: Events  2nd March 2013
Writer Hannah Spyksma and her partner Jessica are in Australia to have their Mardi Gras cherries popped. Hannah brings you updates about the festival and their Sydney sojourn.


 Auckland Pride Fest: in pictures
Posted in: Events  25th February 2013
As we all recover from the Auckland Pride Festival, here are some of our very favourite moments, in pictures, for you to enjoy.


 A Proud space
Posted in: Events  20th February 2013
A walk through the multi-storey and multi-space venue for Saturday night’s Auckland Pride Festival closing party. It’s gobsmackingly, deliciously, dazingly, running-out-of adjectives-ly superb.


 Post Parade
Posted in: Events, Blogger Zone  19th February 2013
Michael Stevens offers his thoughts on the Auckland Pride Parade. What was brilliant - and where can we improve next time?


 Pride Debate: blow by blow
Posted in: Events  18th February 2013
A sold out night, a noise control complaint, MPs in wedding dresses, a flashing comedian - what more could you want!?!!? And we have the winner.


 Ten reasons not to miss the Pride Debate!
Posted in: Events  18th February 2013
Tonight is the Great Auckland Pride Debate! Team Nikki and Team Jacinda will battle it out on the topic: "Marriage is a Queer Notion". Steven Oates gives us ten reasons you don’t want to miss this!


 Pride Parade: Live updates
Posted in: Events  16th February 2013
Muscle boys, marriage equality, Polynesian princesses, uniformed forces, balloons and noise noise noise...


 Pride Parade guide
Posted in: Events  15th February 2013
The Auckland Pride Parade is nearly here!!! Excitement central! We have put together a guide to the hugely-anticipated event!


 BGO: first photos
Posted in: Events  10th February 2013
Our busy photographer Andrea is roaming and snapping pictures - here are a few of our early favourites!!


 Big Gay Out: Live updates
Posted in: Events  10th February 2013
Coloured balls dropping, dance tent pumping and rapper lyrics offending...


 Pride's gala opener a hit
Posted in: Events  9th February 2013
Auckland Pride Festival has officially opened with a Pride Gala, which offered a sampler of the many shows in the festival. Michael Stevens reviews what he says was "a hell of a good night".