http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/ Gay Lesbian New Zealand News, Articles, Events, Community, Venues, Business, Dating and Information Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:21:50 PST en-us http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13213.php Features There was a lot to love on the night of Wednesday 17 April, as New Zealand voted for marriage equality. Here are our top ten favourite moments from that momentous day in our nation's history. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:06:59 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13213.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13200.php Features MPs Louisa Wall, Kevin Hague and Conrad Reyners from the Campaign for Marriage Equality speak after the Bill passes. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:45:18 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13200.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13199.php Features Relive the moment the marriage equality Bill passes and Parliament breaks into song, as Louisa Wall is showered with hugs and flowers. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:06:12 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13199.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13190.php Features The marriage equality Bill has passed 77 votes to 44. New Zealand now has marriage equality. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:03:13 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13190.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13166.php Features Great news! The Legislative Council Chamber at Parliament will be the spill-over room for the third reading, and is where the speeches will be - and where you can say thanks! Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:29:22 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13166.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13177.php Features The race is on between France and New Zealand to become the lucky 13th nation to pass laws introducing marriage equality. Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:38:20 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13177.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13137.php Features Just in case claims he's trying to come here are not some kind of sick and unfunny April Fools joke, we’ve collated a bitter history which shows why Mugabe should never, ever be welcome. Sun, 07 Apr 2013 10:40:07 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13137.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/37/article_13118.php Worth Checking Out "I can understand why you don't like being called a bigot. Nobody likes being called names. Because this seems to be a point of some confusion, I'd like to help you understand why I call you a bigot." Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:16:18 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/37/article_13118.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13104.php Features Labour MP Jacinda Ardern speaks in Parliament on the marriage equality Bill for the first time, and shares some personal reasons she feels strongly about equality. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:05:18 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13104.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13103.php Features Labour MP Moana Mackey filled in for Louisa Wall at the latest debate in Parliament on marriage equality. She addresses all the concerns and misinformation still swirling around. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:16:43 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13103.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13097.php Features A bid to allow blatant discrimination against GLBTI couples has been voted down by Parliament tonight, as the marriage equality Bill has been sent to its third reading with no amendments. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:06:52 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13097.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13067.php Features Green MP Kevin Hague has kindly given us a quick overview of the three steps before marriage equality is (hopefully!) passed into law. Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:59:19 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13067.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13071.php Features Louisa Wall addresses the latest round of truth-stretching that has been enacted in the wake of the successful second reading of her bill to give gay and trans NZers full marriage rights. Sat, 23 Mar 2013 10:32:34 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13071.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13069.php Features During the debate at the second reading of Louisa Wall’s bill, Craig Hoyle was interested to hear several MPs use religion as their justification for voting against marriage equality. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:58:10 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13069.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13051.php Features She corrected the scaremongers, honoured those who bravely made submissions and quoted Macklemore - Louisa Wall's full speech in transcript and video form is here. Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:46:53 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13051.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13045.php Features Labour MP Raymond Huo explains why he didn't vote on the first reading of the marriage equality Bill, and why he voted yes the second time. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:59:26 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13045.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13043.php Features One of the speeches many people are talking about from the second reading of the marriage equality Bill was from National's West Coaster Chris Auchinvole. Watch it here. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:35:57 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13043.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13037.php Features The second reading of the marriage equality Bill passed, 77 votes to 44. We blogged live thru the debate: sermons, powerful speeches, rainbow smoke and Winston's man date - read all about it! Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:03:13 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13037.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13012.php Features "The process of denying another's right to be who they are and creating fear by actions of verbal or physical assault is an offence against the very core of any civilised society." Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:40:47 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13012.php http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13029.php Features Here's Kevin Hague's latest blog post on marriage equality, focused on religious freedom. There's still a whole lot of misinformation out there, and he's guessing it's deliberate! Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:29:32 PST http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/32/article_13029.php