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On same-sex marriage

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:31:18 PST

Rainbow Wellington Chair Tony Simpson has been gathering his thoughts on same-sex marriage. Here's a thought-provoking piece he's penned on the issue.

A year of ups and downs

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:33:05 PST

GayNZ.com blogger Michael Stevens wishes readers a great time on NYE, and a wonderful 2012.

"I am a queer avenger"

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:40:47 PST

Read three compelling speeches from members of Wellington's Queer Avengers, including two high school students, who are fighting for change in the education system.

From Marlborough?

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:39:08 PST

Glbti people who went to school in Marlborough are being asked to share their experiences from the schoolyard and the classroom, in a campaign driven by the local police DLO.

Ten free gay-friendly activities in Auckland

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:27:44 PST

Reader Alexander Lowë has put together a fun list of ten free gay-friendly things you can do in Auckland to ward off the winter blues.

Meet John Kingi

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:09:02 PST

Rainbow Youth's new Chair knows just what it's like to come out as a teenager and is passionate about keeping up the organisation's fabulous work.

Young Queers of Aotearoa – We stand with you!

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:23:31 PST

OutlineNZ's General Manager Vaughan Meneses shares his message of empowerment and support for young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth.

Mucking In, Mangawhai style

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:57:45 PST

With volunteers helping arson-hit couple Lindsay Curnow and Juliet Leigh with the clean up, we ask whether the level of support has helped. "Oh shit yes," Curnow tells us.

Look both ways before crossing the street

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:41:09 PST

"No-one ever tried to kill me at school, at least not physically. The weapons of my bullies were words, and they knew exactly which ones were the sharpest ..."

An emotional end to a far-reaching conference

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:30:40 PST

"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." - Mahatma Ghandi, quoted several times during the Human Rights Conference

Never forget this moment

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:51:33 PST

"The catastrophic earthquake in Christchurch is something that many of us will fail to comprehend for a very long time."

Plenty on the boil at Rainbow Youth

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:35:21 PST

Rainbow Youth's new staff member Jack Trolove has hit the ground running, working to ensure the nation's queer youth are getting as much support as possible.

Getting Roshan to the games

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:28:35 PST

This Saturday GayNZ.com launches an appeal to fund an impoverished Nepalese gay rights activist and athlete to attend the March Asia Pacific OutGames and gay rights conference in Wellington. Meet Roshan...

Did Air NZ drop the ball?

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:56:00 PST

Air New Zealand's decision to pull a “gay non-kiss” scene from an in-flight safety video has divided the gay community, with some people asserting we should lighten up and others arguing the airline is right to wipe the segment.

Rachael Le Mesurier's seven years of change: Part two

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:47:46 PST

Before she finished up, GayNZ.com spoke to Rachael Le Mesurier in depth about the Foundation's 25 years and her time in charge. This is part two of that conversation.

Rachael Le Mesurier's seven years of change: Part one

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:27:05 PST

Before she finished up, GayNZ.com spoke to Rachael Le Mesurier in depth about the Foundation's 25 years and her time in charge. This is part one of that conversation.

"I'm Only Trying to Get By"

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:08:16 PST

There is concern about the impact a plan to "clean up" Auckland's streets will have on prostitutes, particularly transgender sex workers, many who are just trying to get by.

Life Memberships handed out at glitzy venue

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:56:46 PST

Five people have been made Life Members of the NZAF in a sunsoaked ceremony at the lavish Government House in Auckland, while Rachael Le Mesurier was offered fond farewells.

Making a world of difference

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:07:14 PST

Founding Director of Nelson's Q-Youth Seb Stewart is planning to make a 'world of difference' for young people after landing a scholarship from Vodafone. He chats to GayNZ.com about his dream for the region.

Remembering a wahine toa

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:03:44 PST

Aaron Wooley reflects on the unveiling for the late much-loved lesbian musician Mahinaarangi Tocker in Taumarunui.