AWHINA CENTRE
On the 1st of March 2008, a brief “straw poll” was taken at Out in the Square about Awhina Centre services. The main themes in responses were: Most respondents were aware that Awhina Centre offers counselling and support services for MSM and people living with HIV; Most respondents were keen on the idea of expanding testing services, and Awhina Centre was seen as a friendly and supportive p...

PRESS RELEASE - 25th ANNIVERSARY OF CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL
The Global Health Council have announced the mobilisation of community leaders preparing for the 25th anniversary of the AIDS Candlelight Memorial on Sunday 18th May. The international Candlelight Memorial is one of the oldest and largest worldwide events focused on HIV/AIDS awareness and advocacy. The theme for this year is Never Give Up, Never Forget. This year’s official opening ceremony...

PRESS RELEASE: Major Funding for Body Positive
This decision was signalled by the NZAF Board last year after a lengthy community consultation process, and the subsequent relocation of the Burnett Centre to Hargreaves Street. That consultation process found that the community strongly desired to retain access to counselling and testing services in the Karangahape Road area. ”This decision recognises that Body Positive wish to grow into the v...

WORLD PREMIERE TO LAUNCH CHRISTCHURCH PRIDE WEEK
The fourth annual Christchurch Pride Week opens in style with the world premiere of ‘Through Rainbow Coloured Glasses’ on Saturday 10 May 2008 at the Regent Cinema. This new film has been made in Christchurch, and is a 90 minute documentary on the history of the gay, lesbian and transgender community in Christchurch over the past 50 years. ‘Through Rainbow Coloured Glasses’ has been created by ...

2008 CHRISTCHURCH PRIDE WEEK (10-18 May)
PROGRAMME SATURDAY 10th MAY Pride Week Opening Family Fun Day Tennis Courts, Hagley Park from 1pm Tennis, Picnic, Fun and Games for all the Rainbow Whanau Hosted by Rainbow Families No Cost, bring a Picnic. Hollywood Party (Through Rainbow Coloured Glasses After Party!) Miss Mole's Flamingo Bar at The Civic, 194 Manchester St, 10pm Public After Party - Everyone welcome! Sleaze...