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Sun 6 Feb 2022

  • The petition "Actually Ban Conversion Therapy in New Zealand" is launched (New Zealand)
    The petition, organised by Shaneel Lal, begins "The New Zealand government is set to ban conversion therapy in the coming week. The government has put forward an inadequate and ineffective Bill that will fail to ban conversion therapy or provide any support to victims and survivors of conversion therapy. The government has ignored queer voices during the select committee process and insists on passing their Bill."
    Links: Change.org

Sat 6 Feb 2021

  • Discrimination still rife for Māori living with HIV, report finds
    A Māori sexual health group says there's been no progress on ending HIV stigma in more than 25 years...
    Links: Stuff
  • Gay rights in NZ: Okay Boomer author Joanne Drayton on our grim history
    In this extract from Okay, Boomer, a book about the 1960s in New Zealand, author Joanne Drayton explains how homosexuality was seen as a perverse crime - a view reinforced by society's reaction to two senseless killings...
    Links: NZ Herald

Thu 6 Feb 2020

  • Court says Tennis Australia 'discriminated' against her
    Margaret Court has criticised Tennis Australia (TA) following her awkward appearance at the Australian Open last week, saying the governing body had "discriminated" against her due to her opposition to gay marriage...
    Links: RNZ
  • English boxer April Hunter risks prison by posting photos of 'illegal' gay kiss
    She has deleted the photos twice but is still intent on making the gay rights stand...
    Links: Stuff
  • Rainbow Auckland Mixer | February 2020
    Links: Express
  • Who’s Your Pick? Vote For Mr Gay New Zealand 2020 HERE!
    Links: Express

Tue 6 Feb 2018

  • Indian fake doctor infects 21 with HIV with tainted syringes
    A fake doctor treating poor villagers in northern India for colds, coughs and diarrhoea has infected at least 21 of them with HIV by using contaminated syringes and needles, a health official says...
    Links: Stuff

Mon 6 Feb 2017

  • express’ Auckland Pride Festival 2017 Favourites
    Links: Express
  • Scouts welcome US change, restate inclusiveness
    Niamh Lawless Scouts New Zealand has welcomed the decision of Boy Scouts of America to allow transgender youth to join their organisation, and says they themselves have long been inclusive of glbti people as members and in leadership positions...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • World Rugby ref talks of suicide, chem castration
    Openly gay World Cup rugby referee Nigel Owens says at one stage of his difficult coming out process he asked his doctor if he could be chemically castrated and attempted suicide...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 6 Feb 2016

  • Puzzy: Black Faggot’s Twin Sister is Set to Impress
    Links: Express
  • Quidam: Grace, Depth, and Cheating Death
    Links: Express
  • GALS conductor stepping down after Pride
    Stephen Bowness will perform for the last time as the conductor of GALS at the upcoming Out and Loud Festival...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • LGBTI youth support worker convicted in Russia
    A man who gives advice to young LGBTI is the most recent person to be punished under Russian’s “gay propaganda” law...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 6 Feb 2015

  • A Girl’s Guide to Pride
    Links: Express
  • A Royal Welcome Pride 2015
    Links: Express
  • A Season Launch with Murderous Intent
    Links: Express
  • Amanaki
    Links: Express
  • Aroha Dawn Ceremony
    Links: Express
  • Disproving the Myths of Fat Fighting
    Links: Express
  • Eyewear: Your Most Important Accessory
    Links: Express
  • From The Editor
    Links: Express
  • Gaba Mixer – Oakroom
    Links: Express
  • Gary Edwards
    Links: Express
  • GayTM Launch – ANZ Ponsonby
    Links: Express
  • Mika’s Overseas Exploits
    Links: Express
  • Mr Gay NZ Sought
    Links: Express
  • Pride and Prejudise
    Links: Express
  • Rufus’ Rollercoaster Life!
    Links: Express
  • Sorry Boys! Blake’s Getting Married
    Links: Express
  • The Artist Inside the Art
    Links: Express
  • Time to Bare All
    Links: Express
  • "I've known for ages and it doesn't worry me"
    "The message was hard to write," Sean says...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Dawn ceremony spotlights youth vulnerability
    MC and performer Mika 8...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Dawn ceremony spotlights youth vulnerability
    MC and performer Mika 8...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • In pictures: the dawn of Pride
    Auckland Pride Festival had its spiritual opening this morning in a special Waitangi Day dawn ceremony at Okahu Bay...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 6 Feb 2014

  • Call to set up trans student scholarships
    Herewini Easton issues his challenge The gay communities have this morning been challenged to set up scholarships to assist Auckland's transgender youth as they negotiate tertiary education...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Youth and variety highlighted at Pride launch
    Pride co-chair David Coltman addresses the crowd The presence of glbti youth, people still coming out and the memories of those lost to the gay communities were evoked at this morning's dawn ceremony which kicked off Auckland's Pride Festival...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 6 Feb 2013

  • 'Gay baby Jesus' billboard complaint thrown out
    The Advertising Standards Authority has dismissed a complaint that St-Matthew-in-the-City’s gay baby Jesus billboard is “akin to hate speech”...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Ellen's birthday tribute to Portia
    Ellen celebrates Portia's birthday in true Ellen style! Watch her funny and romantic tribute (awful Aussie accent attempt and all!) It was Portia's 40th birthday ...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • GABA readies to host Big Gay Out VIP tent
    US Ambassador David Huebner (right) and his partner Duane McWaine in the GABA VIP tent...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Gay Ski Week 2013 tickets now on sale
    Tickets are on sale for the second edition of the resuscitated Gay Ski Week, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest winter pride event...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • House of Commons backs marriage equality
    David Cameron Britain’s House of Common’s has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a marriage equality bill, with it passing its first hurdle 400 to 175...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Mediation in sacked teacher case "successful"
    Nigel Studdart “Successful” mediation has been held between a Northland teacher and the school which fired him for supporting students in their fight against anti-gay sentiment from their principal...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • NZ Writing: No Longer Here and others
    "No Longer Here" You threw up your walls I could see it through your smile Waiting for you to call I’ll be waiting here a while You put your arm around me I froze, I couldn’t move I lost myself for so long In lies I thought were true But now the fog is lifting White noise is almost gone I hope you’re happy one day When all is said and done I’m leaving this feeling Before it haunts my soul I’m bleeding this evening One thing I can’t control I’m leaving this feeling Before it ends in tears Now I’m nowhere to be found And my heart’s no longer here They let me fall too deep I’m hurt, I hit the ground You were so blind to me You never made a sound Risked my heart and lost a piece No escape, no way out I had to crash to save myself And kill all of my doubts I’m leaving this feeling Before it haunts my soul I’m bleeding this evening One thing I can’t control I’m leaving this feeling Before it ends in tears Now I’m nowhere to be found And my heart’s no longer here And I lost sleep over truths unsaid Been trying so hard, it messed up my head Your mouth said yes, your arms said no You shut me down, so I’m letting go “Surrender” Our eyes met like swords At the walls of your heart You sat there looking bored Now it’s tearing me apart Arms folded like a shield Kept me out in the cold Just tell me how you feel ‘Cause this is getting old Now we’re in the trenches But you’re not on my side Missing our adventures I don’t want to say goodbye So please put down your arms Long enough to let me in I promise you no harm I won’t be the same as him Please give me a chance I’ll be your defender Just this once I’ll ask So tell me you surrender Guns raised at the ready Not even bluffing this time So still you’re holding steady Afraid your heart will be mine We’re both poised for battle Who will win or lose Not feeling good at all ‘Cause you get to choose So please put down your arms Long enough to let me in I promise you no harm I won’t be the same as him Please give me a chance I’ll be your defender Just this once I’ll ask So tell me you surrender There’s no white flag It’s nowhere to be seen I’m not happy, I’m not sad I’m somewhere in-between You never gave me a chance I’m not your heart mender Too many times I’ve asked It’s my turn to surrender “Wide Open” I should have known much better Third party clues dragged me in I fell down the rabbit hole Waiting for us to begin I was tumbling fast No one slowed me down Reaching for a helping hand I’m still reaching now They all knew my weakness It was my Achilles heel I feel so stupid now For believing it was real I was wide open like I’ve never been before And I took your blows as they were keeping score I was wide open and I didn’t see All that time you weren’t into me Falling fast and I hit the sides Rebounding when I saw your face Cheeks burned from tears uncried Will I ever escape this place? Bruised and bleeding I’m on the ground I see truth in your eyes again If I’d cried I would’ve drowned Now you can’t see me as a friend I was wide open like I’ve never been before And I took your blows as they were keeping score I was wide open and I didn’t see All that time you weren’t into me I took their inch and I ran a mile Swept away by those words untrue Lost in the magic of your smile Falling for the idea of you I was wide open like I’ve never been before And it became something I could not ignore I was wide open, but now I’m breaking free I won’t linger here, some things aren’t meant to be - Chaz Harris If you have writing you would like to share, send it to news@gaynz...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Rainbow Youth seeking Education Co-ordinator
    Priscilla Penniket speaks in schools as part of her role...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 6 Feb 2012

Sun 6 Feb 2011

  • Anne Speir profile (Auckland)
    Features: Anne Speir
    Links: PrideNZ.com
  • Christchurch Pride announced!
    Christchurch Pride Week 2011 has been announced for May 6th-15th, returning to its original two weekend format...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • No call for NZAF boss meet and greet outside Ak
    Shaun Robinson A public meet and greet function, for which Aucklanders responded to an open invitation to meet with the new NZ AIDS Foundation Executive Director, is not currently planned for other centres...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 6 Feb 2010

  • Opening up about our open relationships
    Groundbreaking New Zealand research which confirmed what Kiwi gay and bi men have known for ages, that monogamy's not for every couple, is now being echoed in the USA...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Opening up about our open relationships
    Groundbreaking New Zealand research which confirmed what Kiwi gay and bi men have known for ages, that monogamy's not for every couple, is now being echoed in the USA...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 6 Feb 2009

  • "I love gay men!" says Victoria Beckham
    Former 'Posh' Spice Victoria Beckham says she's got more in common with gay men than women - and enjoys their company more...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Our community's cash crisis
    The 'Recession'...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Welly's Bluenote becomes 'The Fringe Bar'
    Wellington's gay-friendly Bluenote Bar on Cuba Street has been rebranded in time for the upcoming Fringe Festival, and will now become the city's first dedicated comedy venue...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 6 Feb 2008

  • Chat opens up secrets of bareback sex
    A new method of investigating why some New Zealand men who have sex with men won't use condoms is proving in that, given the right environment, men will happily talk about even the most extremely personal aspects of their sex lives...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Clinton and Obama court gay voters
    The frontrunners for the Democratic party nomination for President of the United States have been highlighting their gay-friendly credentials as each gain vital momentum after today's 'Super Tuesday' primary contests...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Green thumbs exposed at 2008's Heroic Gardens
    The seed was sown back in 1997 - and now 2008's annual HEROic Gardens Tour will be the 12th summer showcase of gay and lesbian gardens around the Auckland region...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Queer Cinema 'Godmother' to speak in NZ
    The independent film producer dubbed 'the Godmother of Queer Cinema' is on her way to New Zealand to speak at events in Wellington and Auckland this week...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Talk of new "Gay Disease" premature
    MRSA bacteria up close...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 6 Feb 2007

  • Gay Iranian can stay, Catholic cannot
    Supporters of a Catholic Iranian man denied asylum in New Zealand say immigration authorities are hypocritical for letting another Iranian stay because of his sexuality...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • HIV+ Aucklanders in the spotlight
    Jason Myers, a PHD student at Auckland University, is two years into research on the day-to-day lives of Aucklanders living with HIV – and he's looking for more participants to step forward...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 6 Feb 2005

  • "Kiwifruit" will tackle straight issues
    "Queer eye on a straight world" is the motto for one of the new gay TV shows funded by NZ On Air, and scheduled to replace the long-running Queer Nation on our screens this year...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Detouring the Idiocy: Destiny v Transit NZ, Round 2
    In the ongoing saga of Destiny Church et al's "Defending the Legacy" march, Transit New Zealand has delivered a knock-out blow to the planned route organisers...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Homophobia - No Compromise Possible
    Fears of splits in the mainstream churches and the determination of conservative right-wing governments to deny marriage to same sex couples are addressed by The Rt...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Reaching out to a gay(?) nephew
    I think my 16-year-old nephew may be gay but he's growing up as I did in a very religious family fed lashings of Catholic guilt about sexuality matters...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 6 Feb 2000

  • Snapshot 2000 - Christopher (Texas)
    Christopher talks about coming out and first sexual experience.
    Links: PrideNZ.com
  • Snapshot 2000 - Matt (Minnesota)
    Matt talks about coming out and first sexual experience.
    Links: PrideNZ.com

Tue 6 Feb 1996

Fri 6 Feb 1981

  • Lesbians carry a "Lesbians Oppose Racism" banner to protest Waitangi commemorations (Wellington, New Zealand)

Sat 6 Feb 1915

  • Albert Edward McGurk is sentenced to 7-years imprisonment for committing an unnatural offence (sodomy) (Auckland, New Zealand)
    John Leslie Lander (24) testified against him. McGurk (34) would later testify against Lander - seeing him also convicted of an unnatural offence and sentenced to life imprisonment. McGurk was released from prison on 24 June 1920. He would later marry.
    Links: Papers Past

Thu 6 Feb 1840

  • The Treaty of Waitangi is signed (Waitangi, New Zealand)
    New Zealand becomes part of the British Empire. This in turn makes homosexual acts illegal and punishable by death.
    Links: NZ History

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