Queer News Aotearoa (New Zealand) Issue 5

5th November 1995

This issue:

Queer protest against Mugabe

Two peaceful protests are been planned against Mr Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, when he is in Auckland for CHOGM (Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting). One demonstration is planned on Friday midday and another on Monday morning before the conference concludes.

Contact has also been made with a member of GLAZ (Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe) who has provided background information on the situation in Zimbabwe.

St Matthews in the City TV Ad

St Matthews in the City are currently running a fundraising campaign. As part of the campaign they produced a television advertisement. However instead of showing the morning Anglican congregation they showed footage of the evening gay Auckland community congregation including pictures of the congregation and of a gay couple, in an embrace.

Earlier this year in the St Matthews in the City Festival they included a drag show as part of the programme.

AIDS hotline new service delayed for a month

The proposed automation of the AIDS hotline has been delayed another month. The new service will not be operational until the beginning of December.

Meanwhile the current AIDS hotline will continued to be answered by the remaining volunteers.

Minister calls for radical change in the Presbyterian Church

It was reported in the NZ Herald that Rev Dick Holland, minister of the Ponsonby Presbyterian church, has nailed a list of grievances to the front door of the church, calling for the Church to adapt to modern lifestyles.

Included in the list Rev Holland accuses the Church of being hostile to non believers and perceived sinners, such as homosexuals, and being unable to deal honestly with conflict.

In unrelated news Rev Alan Brash's book "Facing our Differences" was released this week. This book challenges the church to accept on equal terms gays and lesbians.

Events - Reviews

I have received none so there are none! (And I have been too busy this week to contact people). Also if you have any photos of events can you pass them onto me for inclusion on the queer pages at Akiko.

Events - Upcoming

Wellington events for lesbians (from srg3dbn@dbv.grace.cri.nz)

LILAC - the Wellington lesbian library has new hours on Saturdays - now opening 12 noon - 3 pm

  • Over 35s Dance - 18th November, at Escape Nightclub - upstairs at 9 Edwards St. (behind Caspers), but different music, and smoke-free
  • Lesbian Ball - 9th December, old Town Hall ..... watch this space for more info

    Lesbian Overland and Cafe Club Programme, Oct. - Dec.:

    meet outside the Wellington Railway Station at 10 am stout walking shoes or boots; bring lunch, drink and raingear

    CHRISTCHURCH IMPLOSION DANCE PARTY - for those who groove on the inside

    From the fabulous people that brought you the "Some Queer Over The Rainbow" Dance Party.

    Saturday 11 November (Show Weekend) in the Upper Common Room, UCSA, 90 Ilam Rd, Christchurch. 9pm, bar open, door prizes including FREEDOM TICKETS to be won. $5

    If anyone would like more information, e-mail t.page@student.canterbury.ac.nz or ph. +64-3-348-7514

    Auckland GALS Fundraiser 10 November 7:30pm Footsteps Nightclub Newton Rd. Here the Auckland Gay and Lesbian Singers (GALS).

    Auckland Queer Forum on Violence 11 November 1pm 3rd Floor, 45 Anzac Ave.

    More details on the above events can be found on the web at http://nz.com/NZ/Queer/1995.calendar.of.events.html

    What is happening on the Internet

    The newsgroup nz.soc.queer is now created. If your site receives NZ newsgroups and it has not been created please contact your site news administrator to arrange its creation.

    Some new web sites to check out are GayLink Hamilton at the URL: http://www.geopages.com/WestHollywood/1102/, Wellington Events for Lesbians at the URL: http://nz.com/NZ/Queer/WellingtonLesbian/. A reminder if you are part of a non profit organisation or are involved with one then get them to contact me about a web page on the QRA.

    Check out City Voice at the URL: http://nz.com/NetEdit/VOICE.HTM for there six weekly queer city pages. The current queer city can be found at the URL:http://nz.com/NetEdit/quer2610.htm.

    If you are looking for gay New Zealanders on irc check out the undernet (in nz connect to irc.iconz.co.nz) and during the evening and weekends look the #gaynz and #gayNZgirl channnels.

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