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Hubbard's about-turn on bill angers gays - 10-Dec-2004

Auckland Mayor Dick Hubbard has angered gays by campaigning against the Civil Union Bill after telling them he would support it. Read the full story/Visit the site - The Dominion Post

Tears and joy as bill clears its final hurdle - 10-Dec-2004

Jubilant supporters of the Civil Union Bill hugged, kissed and cheered as emotion overflowed inside and outside Parliament's debating chamber yesterday. Read the full story/Visit the site - The Dominion Post

Internal affairs prepares for civil unions - 10-Dec-2004

The reality of the Civil Union Act's passage is hitting home for the Internal Affairs Department, which has just 4-1/2 months to ensure it is ready for couples to take the plunge. Read the full story/Visit the site - New Zealand Herald

Mayor stuns gays with abuse claim - 10-Dec-2004

The gay community has won a historic victory in achieving legal recognition for same-sex partnerships, but has been stung by a last-minute push against civil unions by Auckland City's mayor. Read the full story/Visit the site - New Zealand Herald

Bill seen opening false path - 10-Dec-2004

Teenagers will be left with the impression they can experiment with a number of lifestyles and drift into one that has ramifications they don't want as a result of the Civil Union Bill, says Canon John Wilson of All Saints Anglican Church. Read the full story/Visit the site - Manawatu Standard

A powerful blow for equality - 10-Dec-2004

The Civil Union Bill was always guaranteed a stormy passage. That it managed to get through Parliament on a conscience vote is a victory for human rights yet, contrary to what its opponents maintain, it will make very little difference to the life of the nation, says the Nelson Mail in an editorial. Read the full story/Visit the site - Nelson Mail

Passions run high before Civil Union debate ends - 10-Dec-2004

"We are the champions, my friends" screamed the old Queen song from the speakers across Parliament's forecourt and half the crowd roared and waved their orange balloons. Read the full story/Visit the site - New Zealand Herald

Muted response from church leaders - 10-Dec-2004

Ashburton church leaders have given a muted response to news the controversial Civil Union Bill looks set to pass into law today. As the bill goes into its third reading this afternoon, it continues to provoke angry and divisive debate in Parliament and around the country. Read the full story/Visit the site - The Ashburton Guardian

Acknowledging relationships - 10-Dec-2004

Supporters of the Civil Union Bill are likely to still be celebrating today, its opponents still grieving and both sides in need of a lie-down, The Dominion Post writes in an editorial. Read the full story/Visit the site - The Dominion Post

Pub smoking illegal and race is on for first gay 'marriage' - 10-Dec-2004

The sun still came up, so it is not the end of the world, says the Taranaki Daily News. However, the grandparents of our fond memories – if they get the chance to peek at the last month of 2004 – might have trouble believing their old eyes. Smoking in pubs is illegal. And the race is on for the first two gay men and two lesbian women who will, effectively, be able to call themselves married. Read the full story/Visit the site - The Taranaki Daily News

Jim Hopkins: Rogerneers replace Rogernomes in land of nambification - 10-Dec-2004

Just apropos of that, it's probably a good thing to have civil unions and smoking bans on the agenda in the same week - and the wicked, detestable (taxpaying) smokers should probably thank the gays for coming out of the closet, 'cos, pretty soon, that'll be just about the only place left where they're allowed to savour a sinful ciggy. Read the full story/Visit the site - New Zealand Herald

MP having a bad week - 9-Dec-2004

New Zealand First MP Dail Jones could be said to be having a bad week politically. Read the full story/Visit the site - New Zealand Herald

Civil Union Bill set to clear last hurdle - 9-Dec-2004

Gays are on the verge of a historic victory with the landmark Civil Union Bill set to pass into law today. Read the full story/Visit the site - The Dominion Post

MPs rule out referendum - 9-Dec-2004

MPs have rejected the idea of a referendum on the Civil Union Bill, which is just one debate away from a final vote on Thursday. Read the full story/Visit the site - TVNZ

Civil unions – it's personal - 9-Dec-2004

It can be too easy to see the civil union legislation graunching its way through Parliament as a series of laws about Those People, writes The Southland Times in an editorial. Read the full story/Visit the site - The Southland Times

Last-minute Civil Union Bill changes rejected - 9-Dec-2004

The Civil Union Bill is expected to be passed today, after hours of voting down proposed changes and amid demonstrations of protest and support outside Parliament. Read the full story/Visit the site - New Zealand Herald

MPs vote against referendum on Civil Union Bill - 9-Dec-2004

Parliament tonight voted against holding a referendum on the Civil Union Bill, which is expected to pass its final stage tomorrow. MPs voted 68-51 to defeat a New Zealand First amendment that would have meant the bill could not be enacted unless it gained majority support at a referendum held at the same time as the next general election. Read the full story/Visit the site - New Zealand Herald

Act MP switches sides to vote for civil unions - 9-Dec-2004

In a surprise move, Act MP Deborah Coddington switched sides to vote in favour of civil unions yesterday, after lobbying from her teenage daughter. Read the full story/Visit the site - New Zealand Herald

Civil Unions Bill passed - 9-Dec-2004

The Civil Unions Bill has been passed by Parliament. From April 26 next year couples can commit themselves to the new civil union. Parliament voted 65-55 to pass the controversial legislation which has polarised opinion and split political parties. Read the full story/Visit the site - New Zealand Herald

Civil Unions opponents fight losing battle - 8-Dec-2004

Parliament is preparing for a long haul on the Civil Union Bill this afternoon with opponents of the controversial legislation fighting a losing battle. Read the full story/Visit the site - New Zealand Herald

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