#BHN Luxon fronts up at Rātana | Trump threatens Trans rights | Thailand legalises same-sex marriage

Luxon fronts up to Māori at this year's Rātana, alongside Peters and Jones, dismissing the concerns of Māori around the Treaty Principles Bill. Trump continues to issue Executive Orders in his first week of Presidency, many of which threaten the LGBTQ+ community. One of which will disallow those who identify as non-binary or intersex to have their chosen identities reflected on official documents. Magenta gives us a deep dive. In positive new, Thailand has officially legalised same-sex marriage. Sparking a flurry of marriage registrations and celebrations, and optimism for the future from the country's LQBTQ+ community. ================================= Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠ ================================= Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter. @patbrittenden @Chewie_NZ Follow us on Bluesky Pat @patbrittenden.bsky.social Chewie @chewienz.bsky.social Emily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.social Magenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social