The new Lonely Planet guide to New Zealand says Kiwis are "fairly relaxed and accepting about homosexuality," but notes that homophobia does still exist. Gay tips: Lonely Planet's 14th NZ edition The 14th edition of the top-selling guide to travelling in Aotearoa is freshly out in bookshops around the world this week, and again features useful information for LGBT tourists to our shores. The gay and lesbian tourism industry in New Zealand isn't as high-profile as in neighbouring Australia, the guide notes, but gay communities "are prominent in the main cities of Auckland and Wellington, with myriad support organizations across both islands." LGBT nightlife venues "change with alarming regularity," says the book, but lists several it identifies as "stayers". Auckland's Family bar is "trashy, brash and young, but can be a lot of fun," while Urge is "older and hairier, with raunchy parties and lots of cruising," it notes. Ponsonby Road's Dorothy's Sister is "camp and cosy with a cute garden and a fabulous owner," while Sohomo "is only held fortnightly but this indie queer night is the scene's coolest party." The guide doesn't mention Cuba Street's gay S