A few hundred marched the cold streets of Wellington to Queer the Night and raise awareness of homophobia, transphobia, bi-phobia, queer-phobia and suicide in New Zealand. VIDEO BY ANDY BOREHAM … [Read more...]
VUWSA President apologises
The VUWSA President, Bridie Hood, has apologised on behalf of Victoria University Queer Officer Genevieve Fowler for her part in the recent complaint laid against a Wellington bar. "I understand that Genevieve’s involvement with the complaint against Public has caused concern with some … [Read more...]
Obama supports gay marriage
US President Barack Obama has 'come out' in support of full marriage rights for same sex couples. Obama made the comments on Good Morning America, effectively reversing his policy just six months before the next election. The President said he personally believes same sex couples should … [Read more...]
22 queer artists donate works
Twenty two queer artists have donated works to Under the Rainbow, an art exhibition raising funds for Wellington’s Out in the Square. Organisers of Under the Rainbow 2, which officially opens at Wellington’s Thistle Gallery on Monday, say they are extremely grateful for the support from … [Read more...]
Amanduh brings back glam
Wellington drag personality Amanduh la Whore is staging a cabaret dinner experience next week at Felix following an audition process which led to the creation of a new drag troupe. The resulting group, Amanduh et son Filles, features Magenta and Sister Nova, led by Amanduh la Whore. The … [Read more...]
Andy wins BBC grant
Gay Wellington identity Andy Boreham has won a grant of more than $6,000 to make a short film about the real life of drag artists. PINCHED FROM GAYNZ.COM 'COS IT'S ABOUT ME, LOL He is one of five recipients of the BBC Knowledge New Zealand Young Producer Shorts, which are a joint initiative … [Read more...]
Avengers support couple
Activist group Queer Avengers have released a statement showing support for the lesbian couple that alleged homophobia in a Wellington bar last week. The Queer Avengers say they would like to publicly support the two women, especially because of the perceived "discrimination they felt while … [Read more...]
TV3 may have aided retraction
Word is swirling that TV3 may have played an integral part in the retraction of Rebekah Galbraith's Human Rights Commission complaint against a Wellington bar. Aaron and Andy.com has been told by a source close to 3 News reporter Jerram Watts, who viewed CCTV footage from Public bar that … [Read more...]
UniQ releases statement about [public.] incident
UniQ has released an official statement stating, amongst other things, support for Genevieve Fowler's handling of the situation, support for the couple involved and disappointment at extreme views and spouting of hatred from people on both sides of the fence. But the Queer Officer still hasn't … [Read more...]
Cameron gains key role
The NZAF announced today that Alastair Cameron, Trust Board Chair, will be standing down as both Chair and Trustee to take up a key position with the Labour Party. Cameron has been appointed to a new role as Chief of Staff for David Shearer, Leader of the Labour Party. Cameron’s term on … [Read more...]
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