On This Day: 22nd December

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Thu 22 Dec 2022

Exclusive: Drag Race Down Under Winner Kita Mean Hospitalised
Links: Express

Wed 22 Dec 2021

New Year’s Eve: The Campest Places To Camp
Links: Express

Tue 22 Dec 2020

The ban on blood donations by gay men
New Zealand is making inroads to change the rules regarding blood donation by gay and bisexual men...
Links: RNZ

Sat 22 Dec 2018

Transgender Kiwi dad gives birth to baby girl
A Dunedin transgender person who contested the city's mayoralty in 2016 has given birth to a baby daughter...
Links: NZ Herald

Fri 22 Dec 2017

Australian High Commission Celebrations
Links: Express
JessB Coming Through
Links: Express

Thu 22 Dec 2016

Large bequest will increase financial stability of BP
A large bequest left to the largest national HIV-positive people's advocacy and support organisation may see Body Positive able to purchase an office building in Auckland, allowing it to build equity in the property and steady its fluctuating finances...
Links: GayNZ.com
Top 12 2016 World Politics and Religion Stories
Top 12 2016 World Politics and Religion Stories As the year draws inexorably to a close, it's time to present the top twelve politics and religion stories from around the world or 2016...
Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 22 Dec 2015

US Drops Lifetime Ban On Gay Blood
Links: Express
Marco Rubio: Last Man Standing?
Who is Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio and why does he seem to be increasingly prominent as the Republican candidacy pool starts to evaporate? Given the inordinate media focus on Donald Trump, the backgrounds and problematic extremist political values of his rival Republican candidates have not received as much protracted critical analysis as they should...
Links: GayNZ.com
Slovenian Referendum rejects same-sex marriage
Voters in a Slovenian referendum have rejected an amendment to the country’s marriage law that would allow same-sex couples to wed...
Links: GayNZ.com
World AIDS Day collection figures drop
The World AIDS Day street collection figures have been calculated and the amount raised this year comes in at just over $24,000, the lowest it has been in three years...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 22 Dec 2014

Elton John Marries Long Term Partner
Links: Express
Queer Hip Hop – A Couple of Places to Start
Links: Express
Carlson still NZ's fave female comedian
Urzila Carlson has been named New Zealand’s best female comedian for the fifth year running...
Links: GayNZ.com
Outgames Exec. Committee announced
The Executive Committee has been appointed for Auckland’s 2016 Asia Pacific Outgames, and is now on the hunt for sponsors...
Links: GayNZ.com
Quick QandA with the Hamilton Pride team
The new Hamilton Pride crew have one successful festival under their belts...
Links: GayNZ.com
Sir Elton and David Furnish tie the knot
UK: Sir Elton John and David Furnish have married in a star-studded bash at their estate in Berkshire...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sun 22 Dec 2013

Nigeria, Uganda getting hate for Christmas
File Photo Amnesty International is urging Nigeria's president to reject a bill that would outlaw same-sex marriage and criminalise displays of affection between gay couples, while Uganda's anti-gay bill is being described as "the worst in the world"...
Links: GayNZ.com
Our favourite things of 2013: Arts and Entertainment
Never mind the dog bites and bee stings, here are our favourite things from the world of entertainment (with a slant towards our communities of course) in 2013! Films Behind The Candelabra We found the recreation of a type of gilded and affluent gay life aspired to by many gay men in the liberating, hedonistic '70s, here in New Zealand as well as in the USA, spot on...
Links: GayNZ.com

Sat 22 Dec 2012

Does justice apply in NZ?
Not if you are transgender or transsexual, you make an error of judgement and fall foul of the Police, the Justice Department of Corrections and you are in real trouble even before you have been charged, let alone found guilty...
Links: GayNZ.com
Pope unleashes anti-gay/trans Christmas address
The Pope has gone on a tirade against marriage equality, sexual orientation and gender identity in his annual Christmas address...
Links: GayNZ.com

Thu 22 Dec 2011

Are you the next Mr Gay NZ?
Mr Gay NZ 2011 Aaron Comis It's that time again! After Mr Gay New Zealand 2011 Aaron Comis' success in the Philippines, GayNZ...
Links: GayNZ.com
Glbti services on holiday but basic services continue
Most organisations providing counselling and support services to the glbti community are taking a break with some already closed from today until around January 9th or later...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 22 Dec 2010

Dot's to close, but going out with a bang
The owners of Auckland bar Dot's have announced it is to close, with New Year's Eve to be its final night...
Links: GayNZ.com
From pop to beyond: the best of 2010
There is nothing that stirs up debate than end of year 'best of' music lists, so we've decided to do some of our own! GayNZ...
Links: GayNZ.com
MP delighted at UN's quick turnaround
Maryan Street Labour Rainbow MP Maryan Street is pleased the United Nations has restored a reference to gay killings in a resolution condemning unjustified executions, saying it shows the UN listens when people speak up...
Links: GayNZ.com
Nats angered by Shipley's liberal leanings
Jenny Shipley A WikiLeaks cable claims former Prime Minister Jenny Shipley angered her colleagues with her liberal leanings on issues such as gay rights...
Links: GayNZ.com
Pope's condom use comments clarified
The Vatican has "clarified" the pope's comments about condoms and HIV, saying he never suggested condom use could be condoned for preventing pregnancy...
Links: GayNZ.com
UN restores reference to gay killings
The United Nations has restored a reference to killings due to sexual orientation to a resolution condemning unjustified executions...
Links: GayNZ.com

Tue 22 Dec 2009

"Bigot" ex-MP becomes human rights panellist
Ex-National MP Brian Neeson has been appointed to the Human Rights Review Tribunal, despite voting against equality and anti-discrimination measures for LGBT people at every opportunity while he was in parliament in the 1990s...
Links: GayNZ.com
Mexico City legalises same-sex marriage, adoption
"Yes, we could! Yes, we could!" chanted marriage equality supporters as Mexico City lawmakers passed a bill to legalise same-sex marriage...
Links: GayNZ.com
New call for ban on bareback porn production
California's AIDS Healthcare Foundation is planning to file a petition which could see a ban on the production of 'bareback' condomless porn...
Links: GayNZ.com
New call for ban on bareback porn production
California's AIDS Healthcare Foundation is planning to file a petition which could see a ban on the production of 'bareback' condomless porn...
Links: GayNZ.com
What you picked as 2009's greatest entertainment
So what did our readers pick as the best new movie, theatre, concert, song, album and TV show in 2009? Pass the envelopes please! Hundreds of responses came back in our annual end-of-year survey - and now our culture vulture Andrew Grear takes you through the results...
Links: GayNZ.com

Mon 22 Dec 2008

Drag Mary at Amsterdam Xmas show
Amsterdam's Christmas celebration for its gay community had courted controversy with its drag queen 'Mary'...
Links: GayNZ.com
Jade Neale
Mr Club Ivy 2008: Jade Neale 19-year-old Jade Neale is now the face of Club Ivy, after winning a sexy pageant in front of a capacity crowd at the club on 13 December...
Links: GayNZ.com
Vinegar Hill ready for 1,000 LGBT campers
2008's Queen of Vinegar Hill Jenni James says she's expecting over 1,000 gay and lesbian family and friends to join her at Vinegar Hill Summer Camp in the lead-up to New Years Eve...
Links: GayNZ.com

Fri 22 Dec 2006

‘“Contrary to popular belief I don't hate anyone who's gay” – God' say billboards and posters dotted around Auckland recently...
Links: GayNZ.com
Diana Rands of CADS
Diana Rands Diana is the LGBT communities-focused member of the Community Alcohol and other Drug Service...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 22 Dec 2004

"The Jewish (aka Gay) steamroller will not be stopped"
The NZ Herald columnist (a senior staffer who also edits its Perspective/Letters To The Editor pages) has long had a bee in his bonnet about homosexuality...
Links: GayNZ.com
Calls to fire tranny granny rejected
Attorney-General Margaret Wilson has rejected calls for “tranny granny” Jacquie Grant to be fired from her recently-appointed position at the Human Rights Tribunal...
Links: GayNZ.com
Civil Union Bill passes 2nd reading
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Links: GayNZ.com
Homosexual panic in Kaikohe?
The 'homosexual panic' defence appears to have reared its ugly head in a third New Zealand murder case this year, this time in Northland...
Links: GayNZ.com
Obituary: Jane Elisabeth Khull
Jane Khull "Tell me how you plan to live your one wild and precious life?" - quote by Mary Oliver...
Links: GayNZ.com

Wed 22 Dec 1993

Television item (New Zealand)
Network News, ref: TZP138827.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

Thu 22 Dec 1988

Reporter’s Diary (Press, 22 December 1988)
In December 1988, conservationist and botanist David Bellamy visited the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch and expressed relief that the museum does not charge an admission fee, stating, “I wouldn’t have come in if you had.” He strongly believes in free access to museums and spent time discussing alternative income sources...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Texas Judge Sparks Protest (Press, 22 December 1988)
In December 1988, a significant controversy erupted in Dallas following comments made by State District Judge Jack Hampton regarding a murder case involving two homosexual victims. Judge Hampton openly admitted during an interview with the "Dallas Times Herald" that he had imposed a lenient sentence on the convicted killer, Richard...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 22 Dec 1986

A.I.D.S. Epidemic “world’s Worst Crisis" (Press, 22 December 1986)
On 22 December 1986, Russell Rollason, the executive director of the Australian Council for Overseas Aid, declared that the A.I.D.S. epidemic ravaging Africa was the most severe crisis the world currently faces. His remarks followed discussions regarding foreign aid cuts with Australian Foreign Minister Mr Hayden, who is set to...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Television item (New Zealand)
Expressions Of Sexuality, ref: TZP41279.
Links: Nga Taonga Sound and Vision

Wed 22 Dec 1982

‘Gay Power’ Not Taken Lightly In San Francisco (Press, 22 December 1982)
In December 1982, the San Francisco Retirement Board's decision to award $5500 to Scott Smith, the former companion of the late Supervisor Harvey Milk, sparked significant controversy. The payment was intended to provide support to Smith, who identified as a “dependent” of Milk, who was assassinated in 1978. The award...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Wed 22 Dec 1976

Moyle Report Hits Party (Press, 22 December 1976)
On 22 December 1976, a significant development emerged from a Commission of Inquiry led by Sir Alfred North concerning Mr C. J. Moyle, a senior Labour Party member and former Minister of Agriculture. The inquiry investigated Mr Moyle's statements made to Parliament regarding his conduct during an incident on 17...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)
Sources Of The Information (Press, 22 December 1976)
In a statement delivered on 22 December 1976, Sir Alfred reflected on the recent controversies surrounding events involving Mr Connelly, Mr Muldoon, Mr Moyle, and Prime Minister Mr Rowling. He suggested that while Mr Connelly may have thought the issue was satisfactorily resolved, such incidents often resurface unless comprehensively discussed...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Mon 22 Dec 1975

Opportunity Taken (Press, 22 December 1975)
George Crothers, a prisoner serving time for theft in Sydney, claimed that he could overcome his prison-acquired homosexual tendencies with just a few hours spent in a motel room with his girlfriend. In response to his request, prison officials consulted a psychiatrist, who agreed that allowing Crothers this time with...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Sat 22 Dec 1973

Public Attitudes To Homosexuality (Press, 22 December 1973)
On 22 December 1973, a public correspondence was published regarding the actions of the Gay Liberation Front (G.L.F.) in response to concerns raised about graffiti in Christchurch. P. R. H. Maltng, the Liaison Officer for G.L.F., clarified that the organisation did not support the unauthorised painting of signs on any...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

Tue 22 Dec 1964

S.m. Defends Auckland Prison Administration (Press, 22 December 1964)
A report released on 21 December 1964 by Mr A. A. Coates, S.M., following an inquiry into conditions at Mount Eden prison, Auckland, criticises sensationalist coverage by the Sunday News, labelling it "irresponsible journalism". Mr Coates contended that the article exaggerated issues regarding prisoner treatment by prison staff, despite acknowledging...
Links: Papers Past (on PrideNZ.com)

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