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Georgina Beyer

‘Trailblazing’ Transgender Politician Recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

A former mayor who became the world's first openly transgender MP has been recognised in the New Zealand 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours for her...
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Former New Zealand Opposition Leader Thinks Banning Conversion Therapy Is An...

Former New Zealand Opposition leader, Simon Bridges has raised his concerns about the current government’s commitment to ban the dangerous and ineffective practice known...

Fifteen Reasons to Watch the Rugby World Cup 2015

The much awaited 2015 Rugby World Cup is finally upon us. To celebrate, Eikon has put together a list of our favourite fifteen players of...
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RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Queens to be Unveiled at Mardi...

The 2021 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade will be the stage for the official unveiling of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under queens...

Q&A with Gay Kiwi Olympian: Robbie Manson

Fresh off his recent success at the 2015 World Rowing Championship in France, openly gay Olympian from New Zealand, Robbie Manson speaks with Eikon...
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Self-Image within Queer Community

Have you ever been made to feel inferior within the queer community based on other people’s perceptions of you? Have you been seen as...
William Hartley

Continuing The Push For Equality Is Priority For Mr Gay NZ...

Like many of his fellow Mr Gay New Zealand finalists, William Hartley grew up in a small rural community and wants to use his...
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Transgender Athlete Laurel Hubbard Has Made Olympic History

The New Zealand weightlifter did not make the podium, after failing to advance to the final, but Laurel Hubbard has made history by becoming...

Bieber to Fistonich in Partnership Parody Video

Mr Gay New Zealand has featured in a parody of the Justin Bieber roast television commercial to announce his support for the New Zealand Aids Foundation...
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Kiwi Rugby Teams Continue to Promote Equality in Sport

Players for the New Zealand Super Rugby team the Hurricanes have continued to show their support for diversity and inclusion within sport, by donning...

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