Tag: Gay Liberation Christchurch

“Gay Lib.” March (Press, 1 July 1974)
On 1 July 1974, Christchurch experienced significant disruption as around 200 supporters of "Gay Liberation" marched through the city's inner streets, bringing traffic to...
Published: July 1974

Barry Taylor profile
Barry Taylor talks about his early years, the establishment of the first rainbow youth support groups in New Zealand in the late 1980s, and...
Published: April 2024

Charming Wizard Flies In (Press, 17 August 1973)
On 17 August 1973, Ian Brackenbury Channell, also known as the "wizard" from Oz, arrived at Christchurch Airport from Melbourne, creating a scene of...
Published: August 1973

Homosexual Law Reform (Press, 21 August 1973)
Changing social attitudes in New Zealand are increasingly reflected in the growing focus on reforming laws around homosexuality. A private member's bill is set...
Published: August 1973

Homosexuals And Politics (Press, 16 July 1974)
In a correspondence published on 16 July 1974, Paul Maling, the Liaison Officer for the Gay Liberation Front in Christchurch, responds to previous letters...
Published: July 1974

Homosexuals And Politics (Press, 17 July 1974)
In July 1974, letters published in a local newspaper addressed various perspectives on the issue of homosexuality and its legal implications in New Zealand...
Published: July 1974

Magistrate’s Court Fines Imposed For Painting... (Press, 29 September 1973)
On 29 September 1973, the Magistrate’s Court imposed fines on three individuals for vandalising properties with Gay Liberation slogans. The defendants, Lindsay lan Taylor...
Published: September 1973

Opening Of New Police Station (Press, 10 December 1973)
On 10 December 1973, Prime Minister Mr Kirk inaugurated a new police station in Christchurch, remarking on the challenges faced by the police service...
Published: December 1973

Public Attitudes To Homosexuality (Press, 21 December 1973)
On 21 December 1973, a letter to the editor in Christchurch raised concerns about what the author describes as visual pollution caused by graffiti...
Published: December 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...
Published: December 1973

Robin Duff
Robin Duff talks about many of the activist groups he was involved with in the 1970s, being the first openly gay man in New...
Published: April 2013

Viewers’ Views (Press, 11 July 1974)
A letter to the editor published on 11 July 1974 addresses criticism directed at Ms Sue Wills and the Gay Liberation Front in Christchurch...
Published: July 1974