Flat Out Pride – 8 June 2018

Flat Out Pride – 8 June 2018

Missed listening live to Flat Out Pride on FreeFM98 Hamilton then check the latest program with the link below. Download or listen to the latest episode here. This weeks episode includes: This week for your Funky Frigay, KrysAlys & X-Man bring you another hour of Under The Spotlight where we take an in-depth look at […]

Dame Topp Twins

Dame Topp Twins

Jools and Lynda Topp – the Topp Twins – were made Dame Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list; 14 years after being made Order members. Read more: Stuff: https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/104404597/the-rebels-got-their-medals-topp-twins-jools-and-lynda-made-dames Newshub: Topp Twins made Dames in Queen’s Birthday Honours NZ Herald: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12062902 Now to Love: The Topp Twins […]

Fiji’s Historic Pride March

Fiji’s Historic Pride March

Fiji made history as the first country in Pacific Islands (excluding Hawaii & New Zealand) to host an LGBTI Pride parade. The Pride March coincided with this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBT). Rainbow Pride Foundation’s executive director, Isikeli Vulavou said it was a ‘breakthrough’ to get permission to hold the parade. […]

Anglican Church Approves Possibility of Marriage Blessing

Anglican Church Approves Possibility of Marriage Blessing

The Anglican Church at their recent General Synod Te Hinota Whanui approved Motion 29 which opens the door slightly to recognising same-sex couples. The ruling means same-sex couples still can’t get married in an Anglican church, but they can now get a post-wedding blessing. However, that’s only if the bishop and diocese allow it – […]

Rower Robbie Manson – Lets Do Some Good

Rower Robbie Manson – Lets Do Some Good

Rower Robbie Manson was reported in Newshub as saying “In a way, [Folau] has almost done the LGBT community a favour.” Manson used the media opportunity to promote the Waterboy charity that helps kids facing tough times get the opportunity to play sport. “One of the key barriers that the Waterboy is targeting to break […]

Some Asian LGBT Find Refuge In New Zealand

Some Asian LGBT Find Refuge In New Zealand

The New Herald reported a rise in LGBT refugees coming to New Zealand from Asia. The article focused on individuals from two countries Indonesia, where there has been an increase in homophobic rhetoric by politicians and increasing arrests of LGBT people. The other country discussed was China. The article quoted AUT University Associate Professor Sharyn […]

Wellington Lesbian Radio – 3 June 2018

Wellington Lesbian Radio – 3 June 2018

DJ Panda on Wellington Lesbian Radio. Listen to the show – click here The weekly Lesbian Radio Show is broadcast on Sundays, 10 – 11 am, on Wellington Access Radio 106.1 FM. Or listen to the live broadcast of the programme online on Sunday mornings – go to the Access Radio website and click on […]

Flat Out Pride – 1 June 2018

Flat Out Pride – 1 June 2018

Missed listening live to Flat Out Pride on FreeFM98 Hamilton then check the latest program with the link below. Download or listen to the latest episode here. This weeks episode includes: Short stories: 11.1.07 : The Glass Wall : Sias Bryant 11.1.08 : Indigo Bunting : Lyda Morehouse Music: SIX60 – Up there Blacksheepz – […]

It Takes Two – 30 May to 2 June 2018

It Takes Two – 30 May to 2 June 2018

What happens when two ex-NZ drag artistes, now living in separate Australian Cities get together to put on a show? Inspired by pop culture, film and television shows, music and fashion, drag performers Polly Filla and Felicity Frockaccino poke fun at and pay homage to their icons in show jam packed with zany fun and […]