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Same-sex couples opt for marriage over civil union

Same-sex couples opt for marriage over civil union

The number of same-sex couples entering into civil unions dropped significantly in 2014, with couples opting to join in marriage instead, Statistics New Zealand said today. This is the first full year of same-sex marriage registrations since the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Act 2013 came into effect in August 2013. “New Zealanders registered 486 […]

HIV home testing trial on the horizon

HIV home testing trial on the horizon

Executive Director Shaun Robinson told TVNZ Breakfast this morning that NZAF is looking to pilot HIV home tests with on-line and phone support within 12 months. Following a British announcement that home testing rapid tests are now available in the UK, Shaun said although home testing is ‘a step in the right direction,’ it isn’t […]

Council approves new Rainbow Community Advisory Panel

Council approves new Rainbow Community Advisory Panel

Auckland Council’s Governing Body, chaired by Mayor Len Brown, today formally approved the creation of a new Rainbow Community Advisory Panel. The panel will be established over the coming months and will provide a local government platform from which to effectively address issues of significance to Auckland’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) community. […]

Not knowing is not worth the risk

Not knowing is not worth the risk

New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF) is set to promote its National HIV Testing Month in May 2015. This is a focussed effort over the entire month to encourage Kiwis to test for HIV & STIS, and to raise awareness of risk factors. Testing can be a daunting thought for many and which is why a […]

Sports Announcement for the 4th Asia Pacific Outgames 2016

Sports Announcement for the 4th Asia Pacific Outgames 2016

21 sporting codes will be part of the 4th Asia Pacific Outgames to be in held in Auckland from 13 to 20 February 2016. A sports hub is being created to enable more crossover of participation and spectators. The following sporting codes are planed: Aquathon Badminton Body Building Bridge Chess Dancesport Football (Soccer) Golf Lawn […]

Invulved – World War One Commemoration

Invulved – World War One Commemoration

The Charlotte Museum Trust much anticipated vulva-poppy exhibition opens on Anzac Day at the Charlotte Gallery 2pm. The Museum director, Dr Nadia Gush, will provide a floor talk from 2pm, followed by an afternoon tea. The exhibition will then be open until the 13th May each Wednesday & Sunday from 1-4pm. Entry is free, but […]

Name Suppression Continues in HIV Case

Name Suppression Continues in HIV Case

An Auckland man accused of infecting another man with HIV has applied for continued name suppression, supported by the police. The defendant appeared in the Auckland District Court this afternoon facing one count of causing grievous bodily harm with reckless disregard and one of committing a criminal nuisance by doing an unlawful act. His lawyer […]

Request for Ellis Commission of Inquiry declined

Request for Ellis Commission of Inquiry declined

Justice Minister Amy Adams has declined a request from supporters of Peter Ellis for a Commission of Inquiry on the basis that an inquiry cannot be used to determine the liability of any person. Mr Ellis was convicted in 1993 on multiple charges of sexual offending against children. He was sentenced to ten years imprisonment. […]

Outtakes Film Festival takes a break in 2015

Outtakes Film Festival takes a break in 2015

A full queer film festival won’t occur in 2015 after almost 20 years of Outtakes. As reported in Gaynz.com Outtakes Film Festival is taking the opportunity to review the format, it’s funding model and more during the break. Gaynz.com story: Out Takes Film Fest reviews format Website: www.outtakes.org.nz Facebook: Like outtakesfilmfestival Twitter: Follow OutTakesFF

Auckland Pride Searching for New Board Members

Auckland Pride Searching for New Board Members

Auckland Pride Festival Inc is looking for passionate people to join the Auckland Pride board. In particular Pride is looking for people with skills and experience in human rights, community relationships, finance/accounting, governance, HR management, digital infrastructure/delivery, sponsorship, PR/marketing. Board members are appointed for a three-year term, with some expiring in alternating years, renewable for […]