Next marriage nation: New Zealand a contender
It’s a fairly good bet that this year will see at least one additional country join the nations that fully respect the relationships of their gay citizens. But who it will be still remains a mystery....
View ArticleNZ Prime Minister supports equality
Pinknews New Zealand’s prime minister, John Key, has said he will support a member’s bill selected for a vote in the House of Representatives that would legalise marriages between two people of the...
View ArticleNZ legislature overwhelmingly votes for marriage
In the first of three votes, the New Zealand parliament has overwhelmingly voted for marriage. (NZTV) Labour MP Louisa Wall’s Marriage Amendment Bill was passed with 78 in favour and 40 against. This...
View ArticleAnd now from the Mormons in New Zealand
Like much of the planet this week, marriage is being debated in New Zealand. Here’s a bit from that front: Meanwhile, Michael Roberts of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints told the...
View ArticleNew Zealand Moves Close To Marriage Equality
The New Zealand Parliament approved a marriage equality bill 77-44 in the second of three votes yesterday: Labour MP Louisa Wall’s bill passed by 77 votes to 44 votes late last night in front of a...
View ArticleAt some point tonight, New Zealand.
At some point tonight, New Zealand’s parliament is scheduled to enact marriage equality. Following closely on the heels of Uruguay, it makes tis month almost breath-taking. But while it is indeed...
View ArticleNew Zealand Approves Marriage Equality
The New Zealand Parliament passed a bill granting marriage equality by a vote of 77-44. The vote tally was the same for the third reading as it was for the second, although two MP’s swapped votes....
View ArticleUNLOCK THE DOORS!
Today Jim posted a video of the New Zealand Parliament breaking into song after passing a marriage equality bill. My favorite part, though, is just before the song: right after the vote is revealed,...
View ArticleKiwi one-upmanship
Australia and New Zealand are friendly rivals, a bit like brothers who are ever competing with each other. So, naturally, when New Zealand achieved marriage equality laws, well… And on August 19, 2013,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Congratulations Kiwis
In April, the New Zealand Parliament passed marriage equality. Today it came into effect. Congratulations, Kiwis, and here’s to the joy that you and your nation are celebrating. Copyright © Box Turtle...
View Article
