The NZ Society of Authors Auckland branch is organising three events for the 2013 Auckland Pride Festival. The premier event is “One Hour with Two” , which has NZSA president Tony Simpson in conversation with outgoing gay Sargeson Fellow David Lyndon Brown, and lesbian novelist Julie Helean.The free event will be held in the Auckland […]
Rainbow Wellington Human Rights Lectures continue with Rosslyn Noonan, the former Chief Human Rights Commissioner, talking on: New Zealand’s human rights reputation – fact or fiction? Rosslyn was Chief Commissioner at the HRC for ten years up to 2011, and has subsequently acted as Chair of the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for the […]
LegaliseLove group plan to rally at Civic Square at noon, then march to parliament down Willis st and on to Lampton Quay. At parliamentthe group will be received by an array of supporting MP’s and others will give speeches. As for the date in question – why October 20th? Spirit Day. In the USA, this […]
Rainbow Wellington are holding their election candidate forum at the Wellesley Boutique Hotel, in Maginnity Street, Wellington this evening. Representatives of all the current Parliamentary political parties, and NZ First have being invited. The Forum will start at 6 pm. Nibbles will be provided and there will be a cash bar. There is no requirement […]
Legalise Love’s day of memorial last Saturday for victims of homophobia around the world, and especially the nine who lost their lives in the United States in September 2010, was a huge success, with people in Cuba Mall flocking to add their hand outlines to the group’s visual statement against homophobia. Passers-by were asked to […]
A fundraising event for the Bay Pride Festival Hosted by Ma Ma Laid, Ana Konda & Candy Floss Special guests Amanduh La & Crystal Chandelier. An evening of entertainment Drag Queens, nibbles & cash bar Pre sales $35 Door Sales $45 Tickets available from Drapes by Design – Hinemoa Street or via contact details below […]
The 2011 Bay Pride Festival is the inaugural event celebrating diversity in our community. The festival is an event for the whole community. The committee who have convened for the Bay Pride Festival comprises of individuals who are gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual, transgender and multicultural, representing communities within the wider Bay of Plenty. The group […]
Today is World Health Organisation International Day of Older Persons. WHO highlights that people over 60 are becoming a larger percentage of the population who are increasingly playing a critical role – through volunteer work, transmitting experience and knowledge, helping their families with caring responsibilities and increasing their participation in the paid labour force. For […]
Tuesday, 11 October is National Coming Out Day. The Rainbow community of the Waikato invites people to come together on this day to come out, discuss, and celebrate. Support those LGBT poeple who are coming out for the first time and celebrate our pride as we each continue to come out. There will also be […]
On 1st October, LegaliseLove will pay tribute to victims of homophobia all around the world. From 11am until 4pm at Cuba Mall in Wellington, we will be asking passers-by to take time out of their day to write a short message of support against homophobia, or leave an outline of their hand, on the fabric […]