Living with AIDS (1988) published this year by Michael Lett is a suite of three books. The books are a facsimile of seminal photo albums produced by Clark in 1988. They were first exhibited at the Dowse Art Museum and are now in the collection of Te Papa Tongarewa. The publication includes an essay by […]
NZAF and the Ending HIV campaign has launched a new video on UVL. Maintaining an Undetectable Viral Load for more than six months means HIV can’t be passed on through sex. It doesn’t mean you’re into sexbot roleplay – although that’s kind of hot. Learn more at www.endinghiv.org.nz/UVL
Discover the story behind the miniature dolls which come from Invercargill and were gifted by the Topp Twins to Te Papa. These might just be the ultimate Kiwiana tribute to two of New Zealand’s most popular characters – Camp Mother and Camp Leader, the creations of Lynda and Jools Topp – the Topp Twins. Read […]
Grant Robertson, Sport & Recreation Minister was reported in the NZ Herald as been pleased with the response to Folau’s recent comments. NZ Herald reported him as follows: As a gay man who played rugby at the community level, Robertson was encouraged by the public’s reaction to Instagram comments from Wallabies fullback Israel Folau that […]
The NZFalcons players at Bingham Cup Amsterdam combined with the Sydney Convicts tier 3 players to form the Southern Hemisphere Baa Baas. Results: Southern BaaBaas 12-13 Brighton Sea Serpents Southern BaaBaas 17-0 Portland Lumberjacks Southern BaaBaas 0-35 Les Coqs Festifs Bingham Cup Winners 2018: Sydney Convicts.
The Queenstown Rainbow Crossing has officially opened ahead of Winter Pride in September. The Otago Daily Times reported on the opening noting it was the first crossing in New Zealand just beating out the planned crossing in Wellington. Reporting from ODT notes that last night Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult officially opened Beach St’s new […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
