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[email protected] a company until 2015. Revenge
working out who she is. Reassured by the support around her, she is ready
Cornerstone Publications Ltd which is owned by Shortland St
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Im on a journey at the moment to become as feminine as I can be I mid-March and was yet to reopen
Ponsonby, Auckland 1144 dont know yet where that will take me, Nikki tells express when we met as express went to print.
212 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby at a K Road caf, looking very different from the handsome boy who had
Printer made it to the finals of New Zealand Idol. Nikki started dressing as a girl in
Guardian Print
2007. It got to the point where I didnt want to take it off. She says. I grew New Transgender
up wishing I was a girl. Now Im being the girl I always wanted to be.
www.gayexpress.co.nz MP candidate
When I first left the house dressed like this. It felt like a second life, she tells
Kelly Ellis has successfully beaten

Cover
us admitting she was unsure of the reaction she would receive. Going into
Winston Peters sister Lynette Stewart
a shop or going out on the town even straight men have been supportive
to become the Labour candidate for
strangers have told me Im courageous I feel overwhelmed by the
the Whangerei electorate.
support and encouragement around me.
Ari Caukwell Diana Rands Her battles are not over as the
Still feeling connected to her masculine side, Nikki connects most with the
Evan Donnelly Sandoval trained lawyer will be competing
rarely-used label of bi-gender, which falls under the transgender umbrella.
Rubenstein for a seat that has been held by
Erin Fae
Nikki says the liberation she has felt being herself and honouring her desires National for 39 years. They dont
Mark Garrsion Alexia
has made her feel stronger and more confident then ever. Currently working have an incumbent MP sitting,
Santamaria
Tux Hika in retail, she is now keen to return to music. Being on Idol got me about five Ellis says, suggesting that her and
Ideas and opinions expressed in articles or advertisements in express years worth of gigs. After my dad passed away, I felt so lost and needed to Nationals Shane Reti are on a more
are not necessarily representative of Cornerstone Publications Ltd.
Publication of the name or photograph or likeness of any person
re-evaluate my life. even playing field than one many
in express is not to be construed as any indication of the sexual think. Reti may not be her only
orientation of such persons or organisations and any similarity Dressing up and working out who she was took over Nikkis
between individuals named or described in fiction articles and competition if rumours that Winston
actual persons living is purely coincidental. Publication of any letters/
passion for music, but she would now like to gett back into the
Peters will also compete for the seat
articles/photographs is at the discretion of the publishers and the business, this time performing as the person shee truly is. I
right is reserved to withhold/alter/edit and comment on any article, are true. If he does, he would suck
letter, or advertisement published. Permission must be gained sing a little differently now. When you present yourself
ourself like
prior to reproduction of any articles or photographs contained in
up much of Nationals grey vote
this - you naturally choose more feminine songss and sing a
express. expresss list of mail subscribers is confidential and is not sold, which would also work in my
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Out Takes Discounts! Rupert Murdoch Attacks

Out Takes tickets are on sale
Gay Protestors
Monday 21 April through the new Media mogul furious as alcohol
website www.Out Takes.org.nz. giants pull out of parade in support
Organisor Gavin Hamilton tell express: of gay rights.
Were using Eventfinda rather than Heineken and Guinness both pulled
the cinemas online booking system out St Patricks Day marches in New
so we can offer our traditional bonus York and Boston due to controversy
card discounts for people booking caused by organisers refusing to
online and by phone for multiple allow marchers to brandish signs
films and early-bird specials for those in support of same-sex marriage.
who book early. The new site allows, Murdoch took to Twitter and called
People to book online up to 45
minutes before the screening and Lordes Big Gay Month the gay-rights organisations who
had called for boycotts of the
turn up with their e-ticket printed or The Westboro Baptist Church infamous for using God Hates Fags signage parade, bullies. Where will this
showing on their smartphone. picketed Lordes concert in Kansas City on Friday 21 March. end? Murdoch tweeted.

The church have previously picketed concerts by the likes of Lady Gaga The mayors of New York and Boston
Game Of Thrones Giant for promoting homosexuality. They claimed on their website that Lordes joined the beverage companies by
boycotting the parades.
Comes Out concert needed to be protested because, the world has elevated her to
Kristian Nairn, better known as status of an idol, which is in part fuelled by Lorde scoring her second US
GOTs Hodor has come out in an number-one single with Team.
interview with Game Of Thrones In true Lorde fashion she responded by baiting the notoriously homophobic
fansite WinterIsComing. When asked church by tweeting, everyone wear rainbow clothing to that show.
about his extensive bear following everyone try to kiss church members who are same sex as you they will so
he replied, Well, in all honesty, love it christmas comin early in kansas city (sic). Days later the churchs
when y you talk about the g gay
y founder Fred Phelps, who had been critically ill, passed away.
community, you are talking about
Its been a gay old month for Lorde who has been praised in the media for
It
MY community!
tthe way she handled questions from Australias Kiss FM DJ Kyle Sandilands
In related GOT news, Finn about her relationship with Taylor Swift (picuted above right with Lorde).
a
Madonna Au Naturel
Jones who plays gay knight I see you guys [in] pictures everywhere. Are you guys together now? Not
Madonna celebrated the twenty-
Sir Loras Tyrell, has said that ttogether as in lesbians, Im not talking about Ellen together, Im talking fifth anniversary of her Like A Prayer
the forth season that starts about, like you guys are friendly right? Sandilands asked. Sounding
a album with an instagram pic of her
on Skys SoHo on Monday 7 peeved the Kiwi-born Grammy winner, shot back with, What do you mean
p showing off her armpit hair.
April, does not contain, y youre not talking about Ellen together? Is there something wrong with
She tagged the picture: Long
enough hot gay lesbians? Sandilands stammered, Oh my god no, I would love that! Are
le
hair Dont Care! #artforfreedom
sex, in an interview y you going to confirm now youre in a lesbian relationship with her?
#rebelheart #revolutionoflove. Bring
with Access
Dont even try it. Its not working, Lorde replied.
back the bush ladies!
Hollywood.

6 | April 2014 | gayexpress.co.nz

 NEWS

Hamiltons Lost Shine

Hamiltons only GLBTT bar and
nightclub, Shine closed its doors on
Saturday 15 March.

Resident Drag Queen and Events

Mika Reinvents Himself
Manager Miss Di Va (pictured above The exclusive image above is from
an exciting trash themed promotion
Trans Boy Ben Voted House Captain centre) told express, We found
out [the previous] Wednesday, the shoot for new song Dress to Express.
Eight-year-old boy Ben makes parents proud and proves popular at school. staff and I were devastated. Theres Flanked by young talents Zakk
been a lot of differing contributing dLarte and Hannah Martin, Mika
It was the following speech written and delivered by express former cover
factors, [the owners] have done has invaded the world of electro-
boy Ben that convinced his class-mates to vote him House Captain.
everything they could but the only pop with his new single. The song is
Hi, my name is Ben. Im a Year four student in Room one. I want to listen to option left was to sell. produced by Alan Jansson, who is
your ideas about sports, art, music, enviro, kapa-haka. Whatever youre into,
So the business is for sale and we best known for having worked on
so just say, and I will help you. Its ok, I like doing it, so say when you need me.
ing to give it a
hope someone is willing OMCs How Bizarre and another
Vote for me, Ben, as a house leader of Tawhirimatea. I like art, if you do, say.
revamp, where one door closes in young Mika Hake Foundation
We might be able to do art in our house. Thank you for listening.
ways opens.
Hamilton, another always talent Jay Tewake.
We both feel it is important for children to have a sense of responsibility The song is available
Shine Night Club has been
at home, in the community, and at school for the welfare of others, Bens for download now
a fixture on the Hamilton
lton
proud parents Beccy and Wes told express. Later confessing, we were and the recently
club scene for the last
st
not surprised that his house-mates at school voted for him because he is launched video can
six years.
confident, friendly and has a good heart, and really does like to help others be found on www.
in any way he can. Article | Tux Hika gayexpress.co.nz

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OPENING
Screening of 30 signicant
HIV AIDS moments from
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followed by reception:
TUESDAY 15 APRIL, 6.30pm
A MOVING IMAGE EXHIBITION
CURATED BY GARETH WATKINS EXHIBITION RUNS
Free entry, at the Film Archive, 16 APRIL - 14 JUNE 2014
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Image credit: Detail of Kevin Todds panel (1954-1998),
artist Welby Ings, New Zealand AIDS Memorial Quilt.
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NEWS

Modern Family Gays Up NZ!

In a video protesting Australias
lack of marriage equality Modern
Familys actors Jesse Tyler-Ferguson
(Mitch) and Eric Stonestreet (Cam)
explain, Theres no marriage
equality in this country Even
though 65% of Australians are in
George Michael Reveals All support of marriage equality. [But]
While promoting his new album Kylie Minogue is from Australia! Olivia
Symphonica, George Michael Newton-John is from Australia!
has participated in his first media
interviews in five years. Mr Gay NOT Hosting Sex Party Naturally the two decide to make
the same decision that recent NZ
He opened up to magazine The Big 2014 title-holder Troy Williams is surprised his name has been used to promote a same-sex marriage statistics show
Issue about his eight-week prison Muscle Sex Party at Auckland sex-on-site venue Lateshift. many Australians have, and come
sentence, saying: Jail wasnt great. to New Zealand. Lets take a boat!
A sex party, taking place from 2-5pm on Easter Monday has been
I just thought, get your head down Exclaims Stonestreet. The video can
advertised using an image of Williams, claiming to be, hosted by Mr Gay
and get on with it. It turned out be seen at www.gayexpress.co.nz
New Zealand.
to be easier than I was expecting
because I knew I deserved to be Williams told express, I work a shift at Lateshift on Friday and Saturday
mornings Ive only done a couple of shifts but its been pretty good
Auckland Pride Seeking
there. He said that in the aftermath
he has completely stopped using because its quiet, so I do my uni assignments. New Trustees
drugs and has remained clean for Auckland Pride Festival are seeking
He confirms that Lateshifts owner-operator Jay Bennie had asked him to
well over a year-and-a-half. new trustees to work for two years
work at the party. The whole conversation we had was, were having a
on the board.
In his next interview with the BBC themed muscle party would you mind working that, then all of sudden Im
promoting or hosting the party... My boyfriend is completely pissed about it, Individuals with experience in
he told them, My gay life didnt
Williams explains, admitting he is concerned how community members may financial management, accounting,
get easier when I came out. Quite
view the Mr Gay New Zealand title being linked to a sex party. sponsorship and marketing can
the opposite happened, really.
step to the front of the queue, but
Blaming the media for taking delight I can see people would take it the wrong way particularly with the banner other are
areas of expertise will also be
in destroying his straight audience. its been given, which again is different from what I understood the cons
considered! If you would like
he also pinned part of the reason event was. Its promoted as a sex party which Im not happy with to g
get involved send your CV
he stayed in the closet well into his
He says he will speak to Bennie about it when he returns from along with a covering letter
al
thirties, on his relationship with his
holiday after express has gone to print. I dont want to sideline him
m outlining
o your skills to apft@
mother. In the years when HIV was
by going around saying I never agreed to this, but we do need to aucklandpridefestival.org.nz
a
a killer, any parent of an openly
have a conversation Im sure the party will still go ahead, but it by Sunday 4 May 2014.
gay person was terrified. I knew my
mother well enough that she would wont be me promoting it or tied to my name. Ribb
Ribbon photo from the NZAF
spend every day praying that I For more on this story visit www.gayexpress.co.nz. Remmemberance Float,
Rem
didnt come across that virus. Auckland
A Pride Parade 2014.
Photo | Jarrad Mapp

8 | April 2014 | gayexpress.co.nz

 HOTTIE OF THE MONTH

Tame Noema
There isnt a single part of
Tame that we dont want to
get our hands on. The caramel
complexion, the ink, the muscles
those eyes! All wrapped in jandals
jandals,
stubbies and a singlet it makes
us proud to be Kiwi! Having sailed
through the NZ on Air funding
controversy, the GCs second
season on TV3 is helping us
get over our Monday blues.
The shows star, Tames
entrepreneurial skills are
finally paying off as his
topless waitering business
goes from strength to
strength. There is a
huge demand for
Maori boys on the
Gold Coast, he
says. And we can
see why!

gayexpress.co.nz | April 2014 | 9

COMEDY

Queen of Camp Returns Steven K A

Out Brit comedian Steven K Amos on laughs,
dinner and dancing.

Whos the funniest person you know and why?

My mate Sean. He simply says it like it is, which in
some situations can be belly achingly funny. In
other instances, he should have thought twice.
For me equally funny!

What advice would you give to wannabe GLBTT

comedians?
Comedy audiences can be a tough crowd
and you cant take things too personally. To any
comedian, gay or straight, you must try and find
the truth in your story. Its very important to find
your own voice and although its great to be out
and proud, does ones sexuality define you?

Who are your favourite gay comedians?

Sitting just feet away from his shrine to Fanny In about half-an-hour I got him in the broom I love Hannah Gadsby, Tom Ballard and one or two
the Wonder Dog, Julian Clary phones express cupboard, the 54-year-old tells us, confiding that I cant name because theyre not out yet!
to discuss the merits of finding a man. that he feels sceptical of the modern dating
world. I think Grindr has its place, but its rather If you could have a dinner party with any gay
Its like visiting a very liberal and fairly inebriated like ordering a pizzaat my time in life person living or dead who would you invite?
friend, says Julian of his return to New Zealand. thats not what Im looking for. Oscar Wilde and Ellen DeGeneres, with music
His new show, Position Vacant, can truly claim to by the Village People.
be a different experience every night because he Ever the traditionalist, Julian
relies so much on audience participation. recommends meeting a man on a What club anthem, without fail, will get you
night out. Theres nothing like eyes
yes on the dance floor?
Its my search for a husband. Each show I go across a room in a dark smoky club,
ub, I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor.
into the audience and select ten men I like the he concludes.On Grindr, you cantant
look of and heard them into a sheep pen with smell the pheromones. Perhaps on the Catch Stephens new show
a cattle prod. There are various elimination apps next update you can. What does the K Stand for?
rounds, and in the end of the performance at 7pm from Saturday 25
I marry the winner. In a rather touching Our interview concludes with Clarysys April to Saturday 3 May
ceremony with bridesmaids and confetti... I recommendations for aspiring comedians.
medians. at Q Theatre, Auckland
never get bored because I dont know what Find out whats unique about you. u. For me
and Sunday 4 May
theyre going to say or what Im going to say it was all the things that were a problem
oblem
at Wellington Opera
Its always very dangerous! when I was in high school; my mannerisms,
nnerisms,
House as part of the
my voice, all turned out to be an asset for
2014 NZ International
The performance does not reflect reality. Clary comedy. A rather sweet revenge!
Comedy Festival. Visit
has been in a settled relationship for ten years,
www.comedyfestival.
but admits my stage persona is that of a Julian Clary performs Position Vacant
cant at
co.nz for bookings.
rampant homosexual! 7.30pm, Sunday 27 April at the SkyCity
yCity
Theatre, Auckland. Tickets are $70 from
Articles | Oliver Hall
He met his partner at a party on a yacht in Ibiza. www.ticketek.com or 0800 842 538. 8.

10 | April 2014 | gayexpress.co.nz

 THEATRE

Just in from Broadway

Auckland Theatre Company parents, her apolitical TV exec
brings us Broadway hit Other brother and her liberal screenwriter
Desert Cities, the latest play alcoholic aunt. They discover
from brothers and sisters creator Brooke has written a memoir.
Jon Robin Baitz. Fresh out of
rehearsal, Erin Fae caught up Other Desert Cities was a finalist for
with Hera Dunleavy to discuss the the 2012 Pulitzer Prize. Auckland
upcoming show in which she is Theatre Companys production will
playing the part of Brooke Wyeth. be a little different from the American
renditions, Hera tells us, but refuses
If people saw August: Osage to give too much away. She tells us
County and liked that, Other Desert its a must see for express readers
Cities is definitely in that vain: a because, its got fantastic actors in
family drama, American-style set it. Youve got Sarah Peirse, who is just
at Christmas, Hera explains. Its pure class, in my book. She does a lot
just really well written. Theres a of work in Australia and were very
fantastic part played by Elizabeth lucky to have her back. And as I said
Hawthorne, [shes] an ex-junkie Elizabeth Hawthorne who plays her
who gets all the best lines! Its just a sister. Its magnificent to see those
fantastic mix of drama and family two on stage together.
and its so nice that you can sit
back and enjoy someone elses Catch Other Desert Cities at
dysfunctional family at a distance. Aucklands Maidment Theatre from
Thursday 08 May - Saturday 31 May.
The play follows the story of Tickets are $39-$49, available from
Brooke Wyeth who after a six-year www.atc.co.nz.
absence, comes to celebrate the
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Hot Newbies
at Family
Fri 21 March. Photos | Evan Donnelly

This night featured a lot a newbies at family,

with a few familiar faces speckled among the
crowd. Clearly word has gotten around that
this is the busiest most outrageous bar on K
Road! Honors of the night go to the aroused
man who dressed in red wrestling attire for
entertaining our paps with his fancy dress.
Style icon Zakk DLatte and his pals may have
some competition!

12 | April 2014 | gayexpress.co.nz

 PARTY

Orange Tan / White Party

This year celebrating its 25th
anniversary; the White Party
is an institution in the US that
has influenced gay culture the
world over. express caught up
with Palm Springs organizer Jeff
Sanker to find out more about the
circuit party that tops all others.

Buffed, bronzed, speedo clad

and dressed only in white, party-
goers will pile into the Palm Springs
Renaissance Hotel for The largest
gay dance festival in the world.
Jeffs original inspiration for the
party is almost comical, the event
originally started as a weekend
getaway event for a lot of my LA
friends. He told express without the
slightest hint of awareness of how
OTT his lavish lifestyle is.

Every year the party got bigger,

attracting increasing numbers of
international guests. Similar parties in
the US and indeed the world began
to appear, often on dates selected
so party-goers could travel from one
on to the next; and the gay circuit
party scene was born.

I think imitation is the sincerest Presidents. He admits the parties Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga, The White Party 2014
form of flattery, he tells us. Now have come a long way from an who has played the event twice. Friday 25 April Sunday April 27
there are White Party-styled events era where sexual preference was He assures us that all the celebs Tickets: www.jeffreysankertickets.
not only in a few other states here not talked about. Many had to who attend behave badly! One com
in the US, but around the world in attend secretly for fear of losing year we had a performer running
36 countries. All the gay cruises their jobs if someone found out down the halls naked, chasing Article | Oliver Hall
also have some type of White Party - especially members of the US boys everywhere.
themed event. Military. Now they are able to
attend freely and openly. If he could get anyone Jeff says
Jeffs success was even being his dream line-up would be Cher,
honoured last month with him Over the years the parties have Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Mariah
being inducted into the Palm secured impressive line-ups of Carey and Britney Spears. Hyping
Springs Walk of Stars where he including the liked of Grace Jones, this years anniversary by adding,
joined the likes of Leberace, Bob Boy George and Ke$ha. Jeff admits maybe we might even possibly
Hope and numerous former US to having favourites, selecting have something like that this year!

gayexpress.co.nz | April 2014 | 13

OPINION

I Now Pronounce You More Equal

relationships are equal, but some
Why Vaughan Meneses are more equal than others. I
doesnt put a ring on it. eschew marriage not because I
dont love my partner, but because
civil union gave us an opportunity
Now anyone can get married to define a relationship on our own
and the queer marriage is no less terms; it did not come tarnished
valid than the other kind, and that with the history of marriage through
is kinda cool. But to my mind only the ages. I like being part of the
kinda. new generation where the old rules
dont apply and the institution is
You see, I have no intention of modern, fresh and unencumbered.
getting married, as I am perfectly
happy in my civil union. Its just I celebrate relationships in all of their
that now I have to defend my forms and the people who enter
relationship choice to those who them have their own reasons for
think I should automatically want to defining them in the way that feels
upgrade to a marriage. It must be right for them. I dont want to end
even worse for those choosing not up with hierarchy of relationships
to legally formalise their relationship in our community, where some are
in any way. I mean, now that we perceived to be more valid than
can get married, why wouldnt we others and I dont want to throw
want to? After all everyone wants stones at anyones glass house.
the same thing, right?
So as we celebrate the ability to
Marriage, of course, has its roots in marry, lets not lose our freedom
property rights and the ownership to choose other configurations.
and control of women. For some another lecture encouraging me that I think the recent ability to Many fought hard and long for the
that is still a sad truth. Luckily for us it to have my relationship validated allow marriage between any two moment where the last bastions
has evolved a little into something by marriage, I may just have to consenting adults is a good step; its of disenfranchisement fell to the
more civilized; in our part of the do the Wellington walk and step just that I dont feel we should feel ground, but their struggle had never
world anyway. No longer is a out on Manners Street directly into obligated to race towards it as if it is been for sameness; it was for equity.
marriage synonymous with the ball the path of a big yellow bus. My the holy grail of relationships. It isnt.
and chain of possession, like slavery. relationship is awesome just as it is, Lets not become the kind of
Today it is seen as a reasonable thank you. Stop telling me it needs Isnt the point of equality and people we once fought against.
way of defining a civil connection an upgrade. Stop asking me why freedom though, just that? Equality Lets make sure that in our
betwe two people,
between I dont want to be married? My and freedom. communities we fight to keep the
altho
although in the minds of mum was married; four times. Aint barriers down forever and not
some it is still some kind nobody got time for that! Im happy with civil union, I know create hierarchies of straw that we
re
of religious stamp of plenty of others who are happy will one day need to pull down. Let
appr
approval, coming back You see, I never actually felt living in sin and I know plenty equal be equal, everywhere and
full-cir
full-circle to the master- particularly less equal when I more who are happy flying solo. for all. Marriage is not the pinnacle
servan arrangement of
servant couldnt get married. I crossed that My fear however is that like the of relationships; it is merely another
olden
olde days. bridge in 1993 with the passing of characters in Animal Farm we may expression of one; no less valid,
the Human Rights Amendment be in the throes of a quiet revolution beautiful, meaningful or more
If I have to hear Act. I do hasten to add, however, within our community where all important than any other.

14 | April 2014 | gayexpress.co.nz

Scene

An Angelic
Opening
Sat 22 March. Photos | Evan Donnelly

After watching this three-hour epic open at Q

Theatre the star-studded crowd packed into
the bar to celebrate and discuss. Everyone
was impressed confirming it to be must-see
theatre. As our reviewer Shane Crook put it,
it will draw you in and make you believe that
there is still tangibility in the utterly-intangible
and glamour in the terminally-unglamorous.
Were sold!

16 | April 2014 | gayexpress.co.nz

 COMMUNITY

Grab Your Balls and Get Sporty!

The third annual Asia Pacific right to host the second Asia Pacific
Outgames are coming to our Outgames, which were held in
not-too distant tropical neighbour, March 2011, which I co-chaired.
Northern Australia, in May.
David tells us that the Outgames
The Asia Pacific Outgames are a are more than just about
jovial multisport event held every competing in and watching your
three years for GLBTT athletes of favourite sports. They are, an
all levels in the Asia-Pacific region. amazing and fun experience. You
Erin Fae talked to Kiwi expat David are surrounded by passionate
Hindley who now calls Cambodia and interesting GLBTT people for a
home, about the upcoming games. week, its just a wonderful and rare
situation to enjoy.
The first big event I went to was
the Gay Games in Sydney in Sound exciting? Want to take part?
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Outgames in 2008. Mr friends and have to be a top-level athlete, parties. Plus, you also get to see a bit Outgames takes place in Darwin
I who had been to these events David says. Taking part is what it is of Australia you have never seen. from Saturday 10 to Thursday 15
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Hawaiis
Hot Scene
With same-sex marriage legalised and Honolulu Pride just around the corner, express chats with
Hawaiian Airlines Cabin Crew Ken Morita to give us the low down on Honolulus gay hotspots.

Honolulus Top Five Gay Night Spots telling us, Chef Chai Chaowasaree is one of
1) No visit to Honolulu is complete without visiting Hawaiis top chefs! Must try dishes include
Hawaiis biggest GLBTT nightclub Fusion Waikiki, the deconstructed scallop pot pie with lobster
2260 Juhio Avenue, is open Friday and Saturdays reduction with fingerling potatos, pearl onions,
but, the club does not get crowded until 2 am, mushrooms, baby carrots and spinach. This
he explains, usually everyone starts at either: healthy-eating focused establishment offers their

2) Popular bear bar Bacchus, 408 Lewers St. specialty steamed coconut milk ginger brown
rice, which can be substituted for, sauteed
3) Hawaiis only gay sports bar LoJax, 2256
zucchini linguine for those on low carb diets.
Kuhio Avenue.
Welcome to America!
4) Casual restaurant / bar In Between Waikiki,
2155 Lauula, known for its karaoke and hunky
barman Peter!
Best Local Secrets
5) Hulas Bar & Lei Stand, 34 Kapahulu Ave, at
For those who are looking to get off the
the Waikiki Grand Hotel boasts amazing views of
beaten gay path Ken reckons Imua Lounge
Queens Surf beach.
(815 Keeaumoku St) in the Ala Moana area of
Honolulu, and Chikos Tavern (930 Mccully St)
just outside Waikiki. These are two of the best kept
Best Views local secrets in town. While neither are advertised
When asked about best views of the city, Ken as being gay, he assures us they are both very
recommends Diamond Head Lookout telling us, GLBTT friendly and they both offer delicious local
it offers great views of Oahus south shoreline food, cheap drinks, live music and karaoke.
and youll probably meet other gay men there
as well. That would be because it is just up
the road from the Diamond Head Beach, Hawaiian Airlines flies three times a week from You will find the spirit of
Honolulus version of Urititi! The beachs nude Auckland to Honolulu offering connections to six
section is frequented almost exclusively by gay
aloha everywhere you
neighbour islands. In addition, Hawaiian Airlines
men. So no matter what direction youre looking is bringing mainland USA closer to New Zealand go in Honolulu as local
in youre bound to get an eye-full! offering 11 great destinations with convenient
residents embrace the
connections via Honolulu.
GLBTT community with open
Best Restaurant on the Island Visit www.HawaiianAirlines.co.nz or call 09
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Ken selects Chef Chais (1009 Kapiolani Blvd) 977 2227.

18 | April 2014 | gayexpress.co.nz

GLBTT Events in Hawaii
Saturday 10 May to 31st - Annual Universal
ShowQueen Pageant: Hawaiis premier female
impersonation pageants, attracts contestants
and attendees from all over the world. It
has really grown to a huge and spectacular
competition since its start in 1984.

Saturday 7 June - Honolulu Pride Parade:

Hawaiis largest GLBTT event since 1990, this
event includes a parade that departs from
Kapiolani Park, a festival with entertainment and
vendors, and an after-party.

Saturday 7 June Love is Love Pride Parade

After-Party: Once the parade is over, head
to the after party to continue the festivities all
through the night.

Tuesday 10 to Sunday 15 June Honolulu

24th Annual Rainbow Film Festival: held at the
Honolulu Museum of Arts Doris Duke Theatre,
there are plenty of GLBTT films to enjoy.

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Article | Oliver Hall. Photo Right | Model

Francis Blas at Kahala Beach, Hawaii by
Kevin and Dinko, Shot55 Photography, www.
shot55photography.com.

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 GAY FILM FESTIVAL

Out Takes : Five Reasons to Get Excited

In an express exclusive, Out Takes Film Festival organizers, Reel Queer have announced the first five movies that will be part of this years
rs event.

twentieth century. Sadly due to his sexuality

uality
his achievements were not celebrated d
and his name remains largely unknown. n. The
film highlights Turings impact on modern
ern
technology through interviews with thee likes of
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.

Geography Club (USA)

Based on Brent Hartingers best-selling critically
acclaimed teen novel, Geography Club b is
Free Fall (Germany) Codebreaker (UK) comedy following contemporary teenagers agers at
Labelled as the German Brokeback Mountain, This docudrama about WWII code-breaker Goodkind High School, a group of studentsents
Free Fall tells the story of two young German Alan Turing was produced for the UKs Channel of varying sexual orientation form an
policemen, Mark and Kay, who find themselves 4 and features actor Ed Stoppard in the lead under the radar after-school club, known
own
attracted to each other. Not only can their affair role. Turing who was gay, significantly aided as the geography club as a discrete way ay
put them at profession risk, but for Mark who is Britains victory in the war, and paved the way to share their feelings and experiences. In
just about to move in with his pregnant girlfriend, for the computer age making him one of 2013 Geography Club was nominated for
his whole life is turned upside down. the most influential people to have lived in the Outstanding Film at the GLAAD awards. s.

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Equality, Family
LOVE & MARRIAGE

& Love
Three fabulous reasons that Rob Sykes and Vinnue MacBride-Stewart tied the knot.

To mark the anniversary of parliament passing want is for them to feel that our modern
the marriage equality bill express brings you family is normal and that they are loved. He
our most lavish wedding feature ever. says, assuring us that his son, came through
it strong, and is a beautiful young man.
It was apparent when they met that Rob With the motivations of building a secure
(pictured in maroon) and Vinnie (in grey) family structure, and being head-over-heels
had a fair bit in common. Both the youngest in love, Vinnie maxed out his credit cards
children from deeply religious families to buy a diamond ring, took Rob for fish
(Vinnies catholic, Robs Mormon), both and chips on the beach at Mission Bay and
worked in the corporate world, both were proposed. Shaking with nerves, I asked Rob
the same age. if he would spend the rest of his life with me.
Vinnie remembers. It took him an hour or so
But when Vinnie first opened his NZdating to stop crying after he had said yes!
messages to see a simple, Cute pic bro, from
Rob who would have known that eight years Ten months of planning and thousands of
on they would be happily married husbands. dollars later, the two were Civil-Unionised
with a 95-guest ceremony in the same spot
He was one of the few people I met who on the beach that Vinnie had proposed,
had credit to text me back, jokes Vinnie, followed by a reception at the Ponsonbys
who admits, Though neither of us were Old Fire Station on Williamson Avenue.
looking for anything serious, we were seriously
dating within about a week. When you least As Louisa Walls Marriage Equality bill made it
expect things, wonderful things happen. into parliament, Rob and Vinnie put forward
passionate submissions including a deeply
When they met for the first time on the personal oral submission, where Vinnie spoke
second of January, Rob was impressed that of some of the horrendous scars inequality
when talking about his children (a son and had given members of our community.
a daughter, now respectively aged 12 and
14), Vinnie wasnt scared off. I learnt to trust When the bill passed Rob decided it was his
others with my babies as Vinnie became a turn to propose six years after the first proposal
part of their life, Rob tells us. and chose the lucky second (the same date
they met, proposed and civilly unionised on)
Sadly being a parent in a same-sex as the day to do it. Recruiting Robs best friend
relationship is still not easy, Rob describes an Tania to assist, he got her to call Vinnie to say
incident where his son was bullied because her car had broken down at Mission Bay and
of his two dads as, heartbreaking. All we she needed his help.

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24 | April 2014 | gayexpress.co.nz
When I got there I could not see the seriousness of it. It is not curable. Penny Ashton, who they had met it was read out at their Civil Union,
Tania. I kept on ringing... She kept They will operate to get as much through mutual friends. [She] Vinnie had it translated in to Maori,
on hanging up on me, Vinnie of it out as possible.Through the pulled together a heartfelt, honest, to join it to Robs heritage, and
explains. I looked over at the ordeal he describes Vinnie as his witty and love filled ceremony that had it tattooed on his chest. He says
beach, and saw Rob. We were in rock. He even had to tell our shared the love we have for each the tattoo took six hours and hurt
tears; he got down on one knee babies. I couldnt do it myself. He other and for our babies, and the like hell. Now that is true love!
and proposed. Tania was hiding in says solemnly. He has helped me respect we have for our parents
the bushes taking photos. to feel loved, protected and safe. who were right there at our sides express would like to thank Tania
[But] I know its been tough on him. regardless of religious belief. Eastlake from Sadie & Co (www.
Three months later Rob began to sadieandco.com) for providing
experience long-lasting headaches. This is one of the many things that The reception that followed saw the us with this beautiful love and
Eventually an acoustic MRI has come into our lives that is a boys enter to Jason Te Mete singing marriage themed shoot of our
uncovered a foreign mass in the challenge to overcome. Every time John Legends So High, followed by gorgeous grooms Rob and Vinnie.
right hand side of his brain, which we face something like this our love performances from drag queens
specialists diagnosed as a tumour. grows stronger, and we become Buckwheat and Tess Tickle to the Article | Oliver Hall
even closer this tumour simply 200 guests. Vinnie presented Rob Photography and Styling | Tania
Despite being devastated by makes us realise how much we with the Korowai (feather cloak) and Simon from Sadie & Co. Prop
the news, the couple affirmed to need and love each other. that his nieces and nephews hire and Styling - Amanda Fergus
remain as positive, focusing on the had lovingly made without his from The Vintage Table. Floral
fact: the tumour had been found The ceremony, once again on knowledge to show how much styling - Susan and Luana from
early, was slow growing and was Mission Bay beach, was made Mana (strength) he has. Floral Stylist. Suits - Hallensteins.
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least used. best friends, their children and Vinnie sums up their relationship with Cake - Toni from Frosting. Food
parents. As with their Civil Union, the monologue that concluded the - Little & Friday. Location - Tree
Rob tells us,I dont underestimate it was overseen by celebrant final episode of Sex & The City. After Adventures Woodhill Forest.

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LOVE & MARRIAGE

A Fairytale Setting for Versatile Weddings

Every dream wedding, needs a dream
wedding venue. express peruses Auckland
gem Highwic.

Highwic the stately home in Newmarket cared

for by the NZ Historic Places Trust is developing
a reputation for its glittering fairytale same-sex
weddings and civil unions.

The 152-year-old mansion doubles as both

revered heritage icon and venue with verve for
glam gay couples tying the knot, according to
Highwics Visitor Services Coordinator, Christiane
Pracht.

The first thing people understand about Highwic

when they come and visit us is its flexibility. We
can do everything from venerable to vixen
and every v in between, says Christiane.

We are Victorian but we are also versatile!

Additional selling points include Highwics

authentic Ballroom, a Billiard House that seats heritage fabric. Highwic can be transformed into
60 people for formal dining and room for a a venue fit for kings and queens. She tells us.
marquee. All within a floral bouquets throw
of Newmarkets premier shopping spots and Thanks to an extensive programme of restoration
restaurants. and repainting last year, Highwic is looking better
than ever. It also offers on-site parking and close
Highwic really has a lot to offer our clients. proximity to public transport.
Where else can guests enjoy cocktails and a
game of croquet in the garden before coming And of course people are not just limited to our
inside and experiencing the kauri panelling, opening hours. Highwic is available for functions
Victorian antiques and original artwork of the any day of the week and people can rock until
Ballroom? midnight.

Or what about letting rip with your music and Highwic is open 10.30am-4.30pm on
light show in a marquee on the lawn? she says. Wednesdays to Sunday or by prior appointment.
As well as years of experience in weddings To book a time to talk with Christiane phone 09
and functions, Highwic staff are GLBTT friendly, 524 5729 or email [email protected].
professional and always up for a challenge.
Article | Oliver Hall
We love to make peoples dreams come
true. We offer heritage with a twist. Clients
can decorate Highwic to their hearts content,
provided they dont damage the original

26 | April 2014 | gayexpress.co.nz

 Scene
Pride of the South
Thur 13 Sat 22 March. Photos | Craig Ashby

Christchurch Pride welcomed gorgeous faces

from all over the South Island. Opening with
a screening of Priscilla Queen of the Desert,
followed with performances from inked-up
hottie Anika Moa. Other fabulous events
included a Mystery Bus Trip, which toured
some of Christchurchs most popular pubs and
bars. The closing party attracted 250 guests
and featured drag shows from Joanne Neilson,
Lilly Loudmouth and Little Miss Cinnamon

gayexpress.co.nz | April 2014 | 27

EXHIBITION

A Moving Display

In 30, his second exhibition as Film Archive There was a joke, What does gay stand for? have a negative effect on the day-to-day lives
Curator-at-Large, Gareth Watkins reflects on Got AIDS Yet. Thats how many people saw it. of many people.
the history of HIV AIDS in New Zealand. It was one of my parents biggest fears of my
coming out Re-enforced in school when the In addition to the achieval footage, the New
The first death of a person in New Zealand with only mention of homosexuality was in health Zealand AIDS Memorial Quilt has generously
an AIDS related illness was in 1984 when a young classes where we learnt about STIs and AIDS. allowed us to display five quilt panels, says
man returned from overseas to his home in New Watkins. These panels are living memorials
Plymouth. In 1986 a paper was published in the The exhibition is made up of seven screens; created by family, friends and groups to
New Zealand Medical Journal that described each randomly displaying themed sequences: acknowledge those that have passed. It is
the first 11 patients with AIDS to be treated at remembrance, media coverage, artistic responses, incredibly special to have them with us for the
Auckland Hospital. Over half died within 13 stigma, self-esteem, treatment, prevention and duration of the exhibition.
months of diagnosis. All were homosexual males, individuals and communities affected.
aged between 28 and 43. 30 opens 6.30pm Tuesday 15 April at the New
I thought it was particularly important to have Zealand Film Archieve, 84 Taranaki St, Te Aro,
The exhibitions title not only marks the 30th a sequence relating to self-esteem; as this is Wellington, with a screening of 30 significant HIV
anniversary of the first death in New Zealand, still a factor in risk-taking behaviours. A sense of AIDS moments from the Film Archive collection,
but it also highlights the age group that many of worthlessness and isolation are feelings shared followed by a reception. 30 will be exhibited until
these gay men were in, when they passed away. by many marginalised people. The Hero Festival, Saturday 14 June.
established by Rex Halliday in the early 1990s,
I didnt come out until the early 1990s and so began to tackle these issues within rainbow Article | Oliver Hall. Photo | Curator Gareth
this exhibition helps me understand some of our communities. Watkins beside Kevin Todds panel (1954-1998),
shared history, says Watkins. Shared in that artist Welby Ings, New Zealand AIDS Memorial
when I was going through high school, AIDS and It was also important to highlight the stigma Quilt. Panels from the quilt will feature in the 30
homosexuality were [though to be] intertwined. surrounding HIV AIDS and how that continues to exhibition, alongside film footage.

28 | April 2014 | gayexpress.co.nz

 HOTTIE OF THE MONTH

Taylor Momsen
Tayor is the reason we all love a
good girl gone bad. The 20 year
old started her career as a movie
actress, before becoming Jenny
Humphrey on the bitchy series
Gossip Girl. Jump forward five years,
Taylor has left acting behind and
become a fully-fledged member
of the church of rock and roll. Her
band, The Pretty Reckless have
just released their second album
Going To Hell. Having toured with
the likes of Marilyn Manson and
Evanescence, Taylor can rock out
with the best of them. Her rocknroll
looks have also scored her gigs as
the face of Galliano, UK high-street
staple New Look and Madonnas
Material Girl fashion line. Now guess
where that crucifix ends?
Scene

Hawaiian Party
Time
Fri 14 March. Photos | Evan Donnelly

This grey Friday evening was brightened up

by Hawaiian Airlines one year anniversary
of flying into Auckland. The Airline took
over Marvel Grill at Aucklands North Wharf
with a party that captured the true spirit of
Aloha! Featuring live music and a fabulous
performance from their hula girl dance
troupe, it was the talk of the travel industry.

30 | April 2014 | gayexpress.co.nz

 MUSIC

The Future Lordes

Five New Zealand musicians whos band wagon you should immediately jump on.

Indi
19 year old Indira Force has also
had the honour of opening for
Lorde, as lead singer of electronic-
trip band Doprah. Not content
with dominating alternative radio
charts with the band, her solo work
sees her collaborate with NZ music
darling, Lorde-producer Joel Little.
Two musical projects, both going
places very fast.
https://soundcloud.com/indycloud

Young Hellions
As ex-Cat Venom band-mate Zowie
fades from the pop-music scene, her
former band-mate, Maeve Munro
steps into the spotlight with her solo
Randa project, Young Hellions. Blessed with
He played Big Day Out earlier this year, has been nominated for a VNZMA solid reviews (from infamous website
for his video Frankenstein (produced by fantastic beat-maker Totems) and The Corner, no less) and songs
seems to be the cause celebre regarding raps no longer having lengthy getting to apathy-inducing levels of
verses! Trans rapper Randas rhymes allude to pop culture, specifically the rotation on alternative radio, her self-
nineties which conjure up more nostalgia than seeing a boxed set of Friends titled EP is out now through MUZAI
at a car boot sale. Check out his latest releases Cosby Kid and Dan Aux Records. http://www.facebook.
collaboration Kelly Bundy. http://www.larzranda.com com/younghellions

Yumi Zouma Watercolours

Remember (Charlie Ryders) Bang! Chelsea-Jade Metcalfe to her
Bang! Eche! or (Josh Burgess) friends, Watercolours to those who
Sleepy Age? No? Then go back have seen her perform on stage
and start there before jumping on at the likes of this years Laneway
the coat tails of their new band. Festival and also opening for Lorde.
Yumi Zoumas debut EP has already Winner of the 2012 VNZMA Critics
featured on buzz blogs such as Choice award, 2014 looks to be her
Gorilla Vs. Bear, Brooklyn Vegan and break out year with her boycrush
Stereogum. Their 10 vinyl, released collaboration Secrets recently
pressed onto 7 clear vinyl and a
by New York label Cascine, has
rumoured follow up to 2013s Portals
already sold out - thankfully though,
EP. http://chelseajadeiswatercolours.
in this day and age, everything
bandcamp.com/
is available online. http://www.
facebook.com/YumiZouma Article | Sandoval Rubenstein

gayexpress.co.nz | April 2014 | 31

REVIEW

The Toast of Queenstown

The Public Kitchen and Bar in and finished with summer berries.
Queenstown is arguably the most The wine and beverage list is
beautiful location for a restaurant extensive and the pricing is
in New Zealand. surprisingly moderate. Our server
Lucy was terrific. In a city where
Located on Steamer Wharf, the service can be hit or miss. She had
Public is a cool, casual and trendy a great energy and seemed to
spot highlighted by its outdoor really care about making sure we
section, with its incredible views of were having a good time.
the Remarkables.
The Public Kitchen and bar is
The menu is extensive and offers exactly the sort of restaurant
some unusual selections. We started Queenstown has been aching
with lamb koftas ($24) which were for; casual and relaxed, but also
suitably moist and delicious. The cod offering smart food and the best
croquettes were hot and slightly views in the city.
gooey ($15) and Martys hand-made
sausage and lentil sauce ($16) was The Public Kitchen and Bar is on the
rich and satisfying. Steamer Wharf, Queenstown. For
bookings call 03 442 5969.
For dessert we loved the massive
serving of trifle ($14) with limoncello Article | Mark Garrison

EXPLORE THE
GAY WORLD
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 EAT

Foodie Bites with Alexia Santamaria

Hot Noodles Buono Gustoso!

Were sad to see the end of Recently opened Gusto at the
long, warm summer days but are Grand is the talk of the town, and
consoling ourselves in the fact its no wonder really. The food is
that soon well have an excuse sublime and its a beautifully fitted-
(like we need one!) to go to Xian out space in the Sky City Grand
Noodle Bar and have one of our Hotel (is there anywhere to dine
favourite Auckland winter dishes but Federal Street these days?)
hand-pulled biangbiang noodles Chef, Sean Connolly, has come up
with spicy braised pork. One of with a fabulous Italian menu and
the best $9.50 youll ever spend after a Chefs Table experience
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