Tag: New Zealand

New Zealand MP’s Gay Marriage Speech Goes Viral

A day after New Zealand legalises gay marriage, an MP’s impassionate defence of the bill draws roars of laughter in parliament.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pCDEiaoEP2U

Read more about it on the Sky News website at news.sky.com/story/1079776/new-zealand-mps-gay-marriage-speech-goes-viral.

New Zealand legalises same-sex marriage

Lawmakers approved the bill, amending the 1955 marriage act, despite opposition from Christian lobby groups.

The bill was passed with a wide majority, with 77 votes in favour and 44 against.

Read more about it on the BBC News website at www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-22184232