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Out of the Ashes
On Thursday 15 September, queer folks converged at the National Library to celebrate 30 years of resistance with LAGANZ, and enjoy the launch of the latest issue of The Archive is Alive zine. Erin Ramsay writes of their experience of the evening.
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Beyond the Proscenium Arch
On an unassuming winter night in Tāmaki, Alex de Vries finds himself in a former local board office in Morningside to experience a reading of ‘Leaning Left’ by Sam Brooks. He left hopeful of local theatre’s ability to embrace flexibility in a volatile mid-COVID world.
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The GREATEST Drag Show on Earth
The show must go on! And The GREATEST Drag Show on Earth, despite COVID-19 getting in the way, found a way to go on!
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Qtopia Pride Ball 2022 — Queer Euphoria
In Ōtautahi, queer youth have a chance to shine on the dancefloor with those they love and care about at the annual Qtopia Pride Ball. This year, Sidney Wong had the chance to address the attendees and shares his words with us.
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Won’t Go Down Without A Fight
On a mission to remember how to have hope during dark times, bad apple Editorial Board member Kate Aschoff takes a look at the boiling pot of hate in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how we can get through it.
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Lucy Dacus & A Concert Community
Boldy stepping out into a crowded gig for the first time since COVID began, Mik explores a feeling of queer community at the recent Lucy Dacus concert in Auckland.
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June ’22 Letter from the Editor
It’s June and bad apple is three weeks deep into publishing. Damien takes stock, shares some highlights and announces a community hui.
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A Letter From the Editor
bad apple’s first Letter from the Editor. A welcome, many, many rounds of thank yous, and a bit of wistful optimism from Damien Levi.
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Somatic Shomudro’s Queer Sex Ed Column
Somatic sex therapist Sarita Das is ready and willing to answer all your questions. Don’t be shy, ask away!