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On This Day: 2nd November

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Thu 2 Nov 2023

  • ‘In Plain Sight’ Queer Songs Homophobes Love
    Links: Express

Wed 2 Nov 2022

  • Halloween Night @ Family Bar Part 2
    Links: Express

Tue 2 Nov 2021

  • Date Confirmed For Auckland’s Rainbow Parade
    Links: Express

Mon 2 Nov 2020

  • Vatican breaks silence, explains pope's civil union comments
    The Vatican says Pope Francis' comments on gay civil unions were taken out of context in a documentary that spliced together parts of an old interview, but still confirmed Francis' belief that gay couples should enjoy legal protections...
    Links: NZ Herald
  • Georgina Beyer: An Icon Through Your Eyes
    Links: Express
  • Grant Robertson is Deputy Prime Minister
    Links: Express

Fri 2 Nov 2018

  • Activist Amanda Ashley dies (New Zealand)
    Ashley established the Rodney Area Rainbow LGBTQ+ group, campaigned nationally for an end to gay conversion therapy and started a petition which called for KiwiSaver funds to be made available for surgeries that were not publicly funded, such as gender confirmation surgeries.
    Links: Stuff.co.nz, Facebook
  • Clock is ticking: 26 months left to meet AIDS target
    Clock is ticking: 26 months left to meet AIDS 90-90-90 targets (CNS): Governments have promised to end AIDS by 2030 but are we on track? Experts reviewed progress we are making towards some HIV related goals with a deadline earlier, such as the ...
    Links: Scoop
  • The Latest: Anchorage official responds to transgender case
    ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Latest on lawsuit by a faith-based women's shelter in Alaska that is seeking to block the city of Anchorage from requiring it to accept transgender women (all times local):1:40 p...
    Links: NZ Herald
  • Surrogacy Seminar Returns to Auckland
    Links: Express

Thu 2 Nov 2017

  • Anglican Bishop of Auckland Dismayed by Tamaki’s Comments
    The Anglican Bishop of Auckland, The Right Reverend Ross Bay, has responded with dismay at the Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki’s comments against New Zealand gay and lesbian clergy...
    Links: Scoop
  • 1 x Double Pass To Puawai Festival’s Wahine Toa
    Links: Express
  • 1 x Double Pass To The Upside Down Gala, The Cabaret...
    Links: Express
  • 2 x Double Passes to Robbie Williams -The Heavy Entertainment Show
    Links: Express
  • The Pope and His Questionable Stance On Gender Education
    Links: Express
  • US Court Overrules Trump’s Trans Military Ban
    Links: Express

Wed 2 Nov 2016

  • ‘Two Naked Gay Guys’ a Finalist for NZ Webfest
    Links: Express
  • The Invisibility of Trans Men
    Links: Express
  • Gay comedy webseries goes global
    Comedy web-series Two Naked Gay Guys has been picked up by two US based LGBTI streaming videos...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Man who poisoned lube at sex club avoids jail
    The man who was caught filling a lube dispenser with hydrochloric acid at a gay sex club in Sydney, has avoided jail time...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Team members angry, abused after Quinn arrest
    Fellow team members of the rugby player convicted of trying to sexually assault a six-year old boy say they have been deeply disturbed by the incident and are subject to ongoing abuse...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 2 Nov 2015

  • AKL Pride Parade registrations now open
    Registrations are now open for the 2016 Pride Parade which is set to be held on 20 February...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Braille sex-book features gay porn'
    A gay and lesbian braille sex-book has been created by a Swedish Artist, allowing blind people to experience the sexual stimulation of imagery...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Feedback sought for ‘Global LGBTI Inclusion Index’
    An online survey is seeking feedback from LGBTI communities ahead of the creation of a 'Global LGBTI Inclusion Index...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Poland Lurches Backward
    In its most recent national election, Poland re-elected the antigay, anti-migrant and Eurosceptic "Law and Justice" populist party after almost a decade in the political wilderness...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 2 Nov 2014

  • Cuba’s bid to Host GLBT Conference Criticised
    Links: Express
  • Egyptian men in ‘Gay Wedding’ Video Sentenced to 3 Years Imprisonment
    Links: Express

Sat 2 Nov 2013

  • Boxer Mundine's anti-gay rant deemed insulting
    Anthony Mundine has been been described as "insulting" after claiming homosexuality has no place in Aboriginal culture...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Carmen portrait for sale at Te Mete exhibition
    Carmen's bother Frances Rupe and artist Te Mete at yesterday's unveiling of the portrait...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Composer to bring music and poetry to Mixtape
    Alex Taylor Renowned young composer Alex Taylor will be a feature of the second instalment of Romp Project's Mixtape Sessions in Auckland tonight...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Laughter and tears at Jenden tribute show
    Paul Jenden Almost three hundred people packed into Wellington's Circa Theatre this afternoon to watch and perform a tribute to the late gay composer, writer, choreographer and designer Paul Jenden...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Laughter and tears at Jenden tribute show
    Paul Jenden Almost three hundred people packed into Wellington's Circa Theatre this afternoon to watch and perform a tribute to the late gay composer, writer, choreographer and designer Paul Jenden...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Pam Ann: she's Plane Filthy
    The shrieks of delight that the devilishly dirty Pam Ann is finally coming to New Zealand are just starting to abate, so just to keep you sated until February we had a chat with the smutty sensation of the skies, covering everything from Hobbits, to marriage equality, horny gay fans, shows at sex clubs and her filthy mouth...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 2 Nov 2012

  • Govt keeping trans people in "limbo" - Logie
    Jan Logie Jan Logie says the Government is making the lives of transgender people needlessly difficult, by shelving the Citizenship Amendment Bill...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 2 Nov 2011

  • "Act less gay" bullied kids advised
    File photo UK: School pupils being bullied for their sexuality were advised by teachers to act "less gay" to make life easier for themselves, according to a report...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Arrest made over brutal killing of gay barman
    Stuart Walker is reported to have been burnt alive A teenager has been charged in connection with the brutal murder of Scottish barman Stuart Walker...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Glbti rights fail to make CHOGM Communiqué
    Michael Kirby was among those pushing for glbti rights to be addressed Pressure to bring attention to overwhelming criminalisation of gay men and women in Commonwealth countries has failed to get any traction at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Just what are those kids up to?!
    The wonderful folks over at the youth oriented glbti website Curious have found a whole swag of interns who are writing about everything from books and music to political action, while they even have a v-logger too! GayNZ...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Kardashian's 72 day "marriage" sparks rage
    Kim Kardashian's 72 day "marriage" has outraged gay marriage proponents all over the world...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Majority backs gay adoption in new poll
    A new survey has found a majority of New Zealanders back changing the law to allow gay couples to adopt children...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 2 Nov 2010

  • Mayor's choice comments "a little disconcerting"
    Auckland Mayor Len Brown Len Brown's moves to be an inclusive mayor of Auckland are being welcomed; however his apparent belief that being queer is a "choice" has prompted some concern from the head of GLBT support service OUTLine...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Paper ordered to stop naming gay people
    A Ugandan court has ordered a newspaper calling for gay people to be hanged to stop publishing the names and photographs of people it says are gay...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • QWU Scandal!
    Queen of the Whole Universe performers are calling on Prime Minister John Key to step in and moderate in their negotiations with Buffy and Bimbo ahead of this Saturday's Auckland show...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • QWU Scandal!
    Queen of the Whole Universe performers are calling on Prime Minister John Key to step in and moderate in their negotiations with Buffy and Bimbo ahead of this Saturday's Auckland show...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Slave Auction raises $2,000 for fundraiser
    The Urge Slave Auction has raised over $2,000 for Help Out in October, with the K' Rd bar adding a total of $2,700 to the fundraising effort from its events over the month...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 2 Nov 2009

  • New Mr. Gay AKL:'I'm overwhelmed, thanks so much!'
    The competition was fierce but there could be only one Mr...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • OUTLine thrilled as $30,000 target reached
    "It's at times like these that we really realise the strength and spirit of our community", says OUTLine NZ's chairperson as October's $30,000 fundraising target for the LGBT phone support network is reached...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Pacific support network planned at Love Life Fono
    At the weekend's Love Life 3 Fono, leaders from across the Pacific's sexual minority communities worked on action plans to support and create new networks between transgender Pacific peoples...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Sir Elton hospitalised, concerts cancelled
    Legendary gay British singer and piano man Sir Elton John has been struck down with an E...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 2 Nov 2008

  • Review: Teddy Tahu Rhodes with the NZSO
    Review: Teddy Tahu Rhodes with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Pietari Inkinen, at the Auckland Town Hall, 31 October 1 November 2008 Kiwi bass-baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes New Zealand bass-baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes is doing well...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Spain's Queen condemns gay marriage
    Queen Sophia of Spain's comments against gay marriage and gay pride marches have drawn ire as she turns 70 years old today...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 2 Nov 2007

  • AUS: Candidate told opponent to out herself
    The leader of an Australian conservative political party Steve Fielding has rebuked his party's candidate in a far north Queensland seat for demanding that his Liberal opponent declare if she is a lesbian or not...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Dubai male rape victim "risked jail"
    Three United Arab Emirates nationals, including a man who has AIDS, are on trial for luring a 15-year-old French boy into their vehicle and gang raping him at knifepoint, a newspaper reported today...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Gay Panic Defence "justifiable" - MP
    The provocation law known as the 'Homosexual Panic Defence' is justifiable and has worked well in the past, so "let's leave well enough alone," says independent MP Gordon Copeland...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Snafu endangered NZAF AGM voting rights
    A 'systems failure' at the AIDS Foundation, which saw a significant number of members narrowly miss being disenfranchised at the upcoming Trust Board Annual General Meeting, was just caught in time, according to the NZAF...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 2 Nov 2006

  • CD: Divas, Divas Everywhere!
    Two new CD offerings, both privately produced and exquisitely done, have come out in time for you to grab them for Christmas gifts for those on your list with a taste for past elegance...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Condom study uncovers erection anxiety
    The nervous excitement of sex with a new partner, paired with ill-fitting condoms and men's lack of confidence in condom application can lead to high levels of erection loss, say researchers...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Rainbow Labour decides its future
    Openly gay MP Tim Barnett says the ‘Rainbow' sector of the Labour Government met twice during the party conference in Roturua last weekend to discuss the future of Rainbow Labour...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 2 Nov 2005

  • "PC eradicator" shocked by Duff rant
    National's “PC eradicator” Wayne Mapp says author Alan Duff went “way too far” in his condemnation of minorities...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Maxim misused gay study says co-author
    One of the authors of a study on homosexuality has hit back at attempts by the Maxim Institute to use it to oppose civil rights for same-sex couples...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Skippy culling!
    National's alleged anti-"PC" spokesbigot, Wayne Mapp, is actually pandering to social conservative ideological purists ('skippies') as the real thought police...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 2 Nov 2004

  • Winston Peters is back to normal
    Winston Peters' gay-friendly virus seems to have been cleared from his system – the NZ First leader told his party's conference at the weekend that the ruling Labour Party were "gender-bending control freaks"...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 2 Nov 2003

  • Television item (New Zealand)
    Asia Down Under, ref: TZP280608.
    Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision
  • Car vandalised outside gay bar
    A patron to MALGRA, Palmerston North's gay and lesbian bar, had his car vandalised while it was left parked outside the venue...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Miss Mole's fantasy Friday
    Christchurch drag personality Miss Mole, organiser of the 21st annual Oscars party honouring the work of gay and lesbian Cantabrians and their friends, has told the Christchurch Press all about her fantasy Friday...
    Links: GayNZ.com
  • Mr Gay Wellington crowned
    Wellington's annual Mr Gay contest was held on Saturday 25th October with six contestants strutting their stuff to a sell-out crowd at Pound nightclub...
    Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 2 Nov 2002

  • The Gay Games and Cultural Festival 2002 take place (Sydney, Australia)
    The festival runs from 2-9 November.
    Links: Trove

Tue 2 Nov 1999

Sun 2 Nov 1997

Sat 2 Nov 1996

Fri 2 Nov 1990

Sat 2 Nov 1985

  • Guiding Parents Through Their Tasks (Press, 2 November 1985)
    Published on 2 November 1985, the review by Ralf Unger of Penelope Leach's book, "The Parents’ A to Z: A Guide to Children's Health, Growth and Happiness," highlights its comprehensive nature aimed primarily at assisting new parents. The book spans 736 pages and is priced at $19.95 for the paperback...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Fri 2 Nov 1984

  • Debate On Jesus (Press, 2 November 1984)
    In a series of letters published in November 1984, various writers expressed their opinions on the interpretation of Jesus' teachings, particularly regarding homosexuality. Trevor Nicholls argued against the argument from omission, suggesting that the lack of condemnation of certain acts in the Bible, including drug abuse and rape, should not...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 2 Nov 1981

  • San Franciscan Friend Retires (Press, 2 November 1981)
    William Dauer, the president and manager of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, is stepping down after 17 years in his role. He started his tenure in 1964 when the city was grappling with a decline in its industrial and shipping sectors. Under his leadership, the chamber initiated a campaign...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Tue 2 Nov 1976

Thu 2 Nov 1972

  • Social Credit’s Election Policy Announced (Press, 2 November 1972)
    The Social Credit Political League has unveiled its policy for the upcoming General Election, highlighting a mix of social welfare measures and financial reforms while refraining from promises of comprehensive cradle-to-grave benefits. Their proposals include benefits for pre-school children and encouraging local councils to establish crematoriums. A central focus of...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 2 Nov 1968

  • Blackmailer Alleged Homosexual Advance (Press, 2 November 1968)
    On 1 November 1968, Barry Thomas Jack, a 25-year-old man, appeared in the Dunedin Magistrate’s Court after being charged with extortion. The charge stemmed from his attempt to obtain NZ$2,000 by threatening to reveal allegations of sexual misconduct against another man, whose identity was kept confidential by the Court. Jack,...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Homosexuality Law Change Backed (Press, 2 November 1968)
    On 1 November 1968, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand convened in Auckland, where they discussed their stance on current legislative proposals regarding homosexuality. The assembly expressed support for the proposed changes, with Mr Jenkins articulating that while many adult males might engage in homosexual acts,...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 2 Nov 1929

  • Harold Mather and Walter Robinson are found not guilty of indecent assault (Wellington, New Zealand)
    Both were charged with attempted buggery and indecent assault (on each other). The principal witness was Constable W Ritchie who the judge described as a "straightforward, capable witness"
    Links: Papers Past, Police Gazette

Tue 2 Nov 1915

  • Composer Douglas Lilburn is born (Whanganui, New Zealand)
    Links: Te Ara

Fri 2 Nov 1888

  • A Youthful Burglar. (Daily Telegraph - Napier, 2 November 1888)
    On 2 November 1888, a young man named Thomas Gleeson, also known as Thorea Thomson, was brought before the Police Court in Invercargill, New Zealand, facing charges related to a burglary that occurred on 21 October. Gleeson, an 18-year-old originally from Auckland, was accused of breaking into a shop in...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Caught At Last. (Star - Christchurch, 2 November 1888)
    On November 1, 1888, a young man named Thomas Gleeson, also known as Thorea Thomson, was brought before the Police Court in Invercargill, charged with breaking into a shop in Princes Street, Dunedin, on October 21, and stealing various items including jewellery and clothing. Gleeson, at 18 years old and...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Robberies In The South. (Auckland Star, 2 November 1888)
    On 2 November 1888, Thomas Gleeson, also known as Thorea Thomson, an 18-year-old from Auckland, was arrested in Invercargill on suspicion of burglary. He was charged with breaking into a shop on Princess Street in Dunedin around 21 October and stealing various items, including jewellery and clothing. During his detention,...
    Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
  • Thomas Gleeson aka Thorea Thomson appeared in court (Dunedin, New Zealand)
    Gleenson, originally from Auckland, was arrested in Dunedin for stealing
    Links: Papers Past(1), Papers Past(2), Papers Past(3)

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