
GayNZ.com New Years Honours for 2015
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Hall of Fame
1st January 2016
It's time to acknowledge a group of people who have made a significant and long-lasting difference in the lives of glbti New Zealanders during the past year.
Editorial: Farewell Jacqui Stanford
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Posted in:
Hall of Fame
8th October 2015
Thank you Jacqui for the five years of commitment, energy and passion you have brought to the job of reporting to, from and about our national glbti communities.
Watch: Marsha P Johnson biopic
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Posted in:
Hall of Fame
9th August 2015
A feature-length documentary on revolutionary trans-activist, Marsha "Pay it No Mind" Johnson who was a Stonewall instigator.
Tabby's whirlwind journey
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Posted in:
Hall of Fame
30th July 2015
Yes she met the Queen, but Tabby Besley says the real highlight of her trip was spending time with other young leaders from all over the world - and gathering inspiration to bring home.
Counting down to 30 years: remembering Bruce Burnett
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Posted in:
Hall of Fame
12th June 2015
We’re readying for 30 years of Homosexual Law Reform in New Zealand by marking some of the milestones along the way. This month marks 30 years since HIV prevention pioneer Bruce Burnett died.
Dame Gillian's tribute to Jack Body
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Posted in:
Hall of Fame
11th May 2015
Dame Gillian Whitehead’s tribute to gay composer Jack Body honours his contribution to the arts in New Zealand beautifully.
Digging in for Nepal: Aaron's latest challenge
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Posted in:
Hall of Fame
9th May 2015
We share the inspiring story of gay athlete Aaron Fleming, and find out about his latest fundraising venture, where he’s helping a friend raise money for a quake-destroyed village in Nepal.
Meet: Mr Gay Wellington 2015 Bernard Lee
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Hall of Fame
8th April 2015
New Mr Gay Wellington Bernard Lee is a 28-year-old who grew up in Borneo. He tells about coming out to his mum, and what winning the title means to someone who is generally a bit of an introvert.
Meet: Mr Gay NZ 2015 Matt Fistonich
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Hall of Fame
5th March 2015
The 2015 Mr Gay New Zealand Matt Fistonich is a former RNZAF fire fighter and 'average Kiwi bloke' from Waitakere who wants to bring the Mr Gay World title back to New Zealand again.
Miss Drag Pride: Dakota Vegas
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Posted in:
Hall of Fame
2nd March 2015
Dakota Vegas has won the tough Miss Drag Pride competition at Auckland's Family Bar. She tells us how she started out, wanting to bring something different to the NZ drag scene.
Meet: Mr Urge Bear NZ 2015 Mark Fisher
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Hall of Fame
14th February 2015
Body Positive boss Mark Fisher is the new Mr Urge Bear NZ. He tells us about his life, love, and his greatest wish: a cure for HIV.
From Instagram To Insta-Love
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Posted in:
Hall of Fame
13th January 2015
Blake Skjellerup and Saul Carrasćo share their love story for a modern age in Out magazine, and it's completely adorable.
Tributes to Warwick Broadhead
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Posted in:
Hall of Fame
10th January 2015
Matchless gay performer Warwick Broadhead has died at his home on Waiheke Island. Tributes have been swift and heartfelt.
Robbie Manson - Pt2: Being out and proud
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Posted in:
Hall of Fame
1st January 2015
Publicly out Olympic rower Robbie Manson talks about his sexuality, homophobic slurs, coming out, dating and romance.
GayNZ.com's 2014 New Year's Honours
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Posted in:
Hall of Fame
31st December 2014
Sports stars, the police, glbti equality activists, event organisers and a family-first kiwi institution are amongst those we honour for helping improve the lives of glbti New Zealanders.