United Future Timeline
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17th September 2008
A GayNZ.com rough guide to developments relating to the election of conservative Christian MPs to parliament, under the mantle of the United Future party.
Out and about with Louisa Wall
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16th September 2008
Labour MP Louisa Wall reports back from a busy few months of events connecting with the LGBT communities.
"Out of the closet and into the House"
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6th September 2008
Retiring gay MP Tim Barnett reflects on his experiences as one of New Zealand's most visible and outspoken glbt politicians.
Tim Barnett's remarkable journey
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4th September 2008
It's been a remarkable journey for retiring MP Tim Barnett... from Rugby, England, to Parliament and a commitment of love.
No Straight Answer: The Partial Defence of Provocation
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2nd September 2008
Still used in NZ law, the Partial Defence of Provocation can lead to lighter sentences for killers of gay men. Conrad Reyners investigates.
Ahead of the Olympics, are China's gays in trouble?
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6th August 2008
Some stories have suggested gay venues in Beijing and Shanghai were under threat from police raids – but were those tales just 'Chinese whispers'?
Charles Chauvel: NZ gets serious with school bullies
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2nd August 2008
Following a number of recent high-profile incidents involving bullying, Labour's Charles Chauvel welcomes the new Anti-Bullying in Schools Initiative.
Review: The Life of Brian
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17th July 2008
What did we learn about the Bishop of Bling, Destiny church's leader Brian Tamaki, from tonight's TV3 documentary?
What's ahead in MP Louisa Wall's diary?
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20th June 2008
Rainbow Labour's newest MP checks her e-mail inbox and finds invites to LGBT community events she'll attend over the next few months.
Labour MP Chris Carter: "It's about dignity"
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24th May 2008
After acting as a witness in a Pakistani couple's Civil Union, Chris Carter reflects on Aotearoa's fortunate status in the LGBT equality stakes.
"Never forget": Maryan Street MP marks Candlelight 2008
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"I think our greatest current concern is our own complacency. Honouring those who have died surely must involve learning from their experiences?"
Australia: Civil Unions or Registered Partnerships?
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4th May 2008
The Aussies are finally catching up to the rest of the Commonwealth with relationship equality reforms. But now they have a decison to make...
Gay Nat talks insurance, blood & bullying
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Rainbow Wellington's event with National's Chris Finlayson was a chance for the LGBT advocacy network to find out more about the out MP and his party.
Louisa Wall: My journey in Parliament begins
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19th April 2008
Labour's new MP says the rainbow crew will continue to pursue elimination of legal barriers to equality, and defend the dignity of all LGBT NZers.
Hate Songs: Homophobia in Jamaica
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17th April 2008
Gay and happy in Jamaica? Forget it. Violent homophobia is encouraged, particularly in the reggae offshoot labelled 'murder music'.