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Human Rights site launched on anniversary of gay law reform

New Zealand’s sexual and gender diverse communities are today celebrating the launch of a new website showcasing the 2nd AsiaPacific Outgames Human Rights Conference, twenty-five years to the day after the Homosexual Law Reform Bill was passed by New Zealand’s parliament. Information from speakers and workshops that involved people from New Zealand and Australia, the […]

Community groups to benefit from Outgames financial surplus

Organisers of the 2nd AsiaPacific Outgames are poised to announced a large financial surplus from the event, and LGBTI community groups will be able to apply for a share of this money. “While we still have a little way to go before we can release final figures for the event, we can say that the […]

Amazing Outgames Facts – Behind the scenes

Amazing Outgames Facts – Behind the scenes

Events such as the Asia Pacific Games don’t happen by magic but involve a lot of volunteers, money and time and energy. Here is some interesting facts about the March 2011 games. Businesses owned by GLBT people have donated NZ$347,420 worth of goods and services to the 2nd AsiaPacific Outgames. That’s just one of the […]

No late fees for Outgames

No late fees for Outgames

Good news for people yet to register for the sports competition or human rights conference at the 2nd AsiaPacific Outgames – the organisers have decided not to add any late fee to registrations. “Registrations have been running ahead of forecast for the last four months,” Co-chair David Hindley says, “and that has left our budget […]

Action on the beach

Action on the beach

Sailing or racing a yacht, paddling an outrigger canoe, scuba diving, a sea swim, sandcastle competitions and more: the Outgames “Out on the Beach” day on Friday 18 March promises action, adventure and fun. Whether you are a beginner looking to put your toe in the water, or an expert, there is something for you. […]

Outgames registrations pass 1,000

Outgames registrations pass 1,000

Over 1,000 people have registered for the 2nd AsiaPacific Outgames in March in Wellington, New Zealand, with new sign-ups flowing in strongly. Participants to date are coming from New Zealand, Australia, the United States of America, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, India, the Philippines, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and more. […]

Outgames Party launches

Outgames Party launches

Earlybird tickets for the biggest party of the 2nd AsiaPacific Outgames have gone on sale, and the first details have been released for this and two other big parties. The Outgames Closing Party will be on Saturday 19 March. DJs are being flown in from Australia and Auckland to join Wellington talent. The party is […]

Outgames early bird discounts till end of the month

Outgames early bird discounts till end of the month

If you haven’t registered for the 2nd AsiaPacific Outgames then you have till the 31st October to make savings with earlybird fees for the 2nd AsiaPacific Outgames. Hundreds of people from 7 countries have signed up so far, with numbers in some sports running well ahead of forecast. Athletes are travelling from as far away […]

NZ’s biggest gay event a step closer

NZ’s biggest gay event a step closer

New Zealand’s biggest gay event takes a step closer this week with the opening of registrations for the 2nd AsiaPacific Outgames to be held in Wellington next March. The Outgames will involve 16 sporting competitions, a human rights conference, an arts and cultural festival and some very large parties. Over 1,000 participants and another 1,000 […]

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