From soprano to tenor: Griffin’s story
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Hall of Fame
20th May 2013
Griffin Nichol thought he might lose his singing voice when he transitioned, but he has made it back into the National Youth Choir. Now he needs help in his bid to tour with the group.
DIY Rainbow Crossings!
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Hall of Fame
15th April 2013
Since Sydney’s rainbow crossing was removed, a “DIY Rainbow Crossing” movement has begun, with the mantra “don't get angry, get chalking!”
Straight sportsmen we love
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Hall of Fame
8th April 2013
We honour some of the straight sportsmen who are standing up for their gay brothers, and making their paths easier.
Through pink glasses: Charles Chauvel’s time as an MP
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Hall of Fame
19th February 2013
Charles Chauvel is leaving us for the UN – a sad loss for our communities, but a great gain for them! We look back on his career as an out and proud Rainbow Labour MP.
Mr Gay NZ 2013: Chris Olwage
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Hall of Fame
12th February 2013
New Mr Gay New Zealand Chris Olwage says he is overwhelmed at the win, and is determined to show people he has plenty to offer the community and is more than just a pretty face.
BGO spotlight: Sharvelle
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Among the acts performing at the Big Gay Out is Christchurch pop/R&B/soul musician Sharvelle, making her Coyle Park main stage debut.
Quick-fire Q&A: Maree Sheehan
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Musician Maree Sheehan warms us up for her performance at the Big Gay Out with a quick-fire Q&A, and tells us how excited she is!
A taste of Laquisha
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The outrageously hilarious Laquisha Redfern offers a taste of what we can expect when she MCs Out in the Square.
GayNZ.com's 2012 New Year’s Honours
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Our favourite part of the year is looking back on the people who have shone over the year. To start 2013 on a positive note, we present our New Year’s Honours.
Winning words
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Hall of Fame
24th November 2012
Wellington’s Ali Jacs has taken out the National Poetry Slam with a hilariously clever piece called “equality”, which also has plenty of serious messages about the fight for marriage equality.
Meet: Mr Bear Canterbury 2012
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Hall of Fame
23rd November 2012
Paul Newby is 2012’s Mr Bear Canterbury. He answers our series of silly, serious and revealing questions, and we learn he has been with his partner for 30 years! Nawwwww!
Harvey Milk told me I was gay
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Hall of Fame
21st November 2012
One of the world’s leading GLBT rights campaigners has recalled, to an Auckland audience, being told he was gay by Harvey Milk.
Remembering Shaun McKinney
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Hall of Fame
19th November 2012
Philip Patston pays tribute to a much loved community member: Rainbow Youth facilitator and fearless go-getter Shaun McKinney.
Dinner with the US Ambassador
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Our blogger Craig Hoyle had dinner with the US Ambassador and his partner at their official residence, Camperdown!
From black times, to black swan
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Hall of Fame
29th October 2012
Buff Auckland dancer Chris Olwage has bowed gracefully out of New Zealand’s Got Talent, but is far from giving up on his dreams.
