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Although he offers a "boyfriend experience", he doesn't let work overlap with his personal love life. New Zealand's cities have always provided more in terms of a homosexual society. Auckland and Wellington, in particular, are known for their so-called cruising areas. Chris Brickell's Mates and Lovers: He [a friend] told me it was where you went if you wanted to be 'sucked off'.

In Wellington, Carmen's Coffee Lounge on Vivian Street was just one of many gathering spots for both gay men and women. Prostitutes were available upstairs; those in the know would spell out their request via a code involving the placement of cups and saucers. The Homosexual Law Reform Act, signed by the governor-general in , eliminated the need for such secrecy.

But homophobia remains a concern. As recently as 30 years ago politicians were yelling from the pulpit that homosexuals should "go back to the sewers" , so is it any wonder same-sex couples are still reluctant to hold hands in public? Less than 30 years ago, those calling for homosexual law reform were told to "go back to the sewers". The Dominion. In both cities, people would yell things at us.

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I've found Wellington to be much better in that respect, though I have had people yell things at me here, too. In her experience, it was "nothing hugely offensive" - things like "dyke", "leeessbianss". The Dunedin dating scene was small, Lori says. Couples often met through events organised by UniQ , or through friends. She met her girlfriend in , three years after she came out. The internet has become a platform for anonymous confessionals and safe meeting spaces. As the years go on it's up to us to be adaptive and diversify. It's all about being innovative and responding to changes in the market.

Dominion Post. You've got to have a gay bar.

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You've got young ones coming out and they want to go somewhere they can feel comfortable holding hands. This is their space.

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In August last year, Mawhinney was left with head injuries after being attacked by a group of patrons who appeared shocked at realising they were in a gay bar. The young men began screaming homophobic slurs, and when Mawhinney tried to get them to move off, he and another man were assaulted. It was the worst abuse he has faced in the 14 years he has been out.

I can only speak personally, but I feel Wellington is a great city, it's definitely friendlier than other cities around the country, not just towards gay people, but in general. Statistics New Zealand says there is no official government statistic relating to a person's sexual orientation, so it's almost impossible to estimate how many gay people - let alone single gay people - are living in New Zealand. In a survey of New Zealand secondary school students, the proportion of respondents who said they were attracted to the same or both sexes rose as they matured - from 2.

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