The recent floods that have plagued New Zealand's North Island have cause the postponement of the country's biggest LGBT+ Pride event. The Big Gay Out event was set to be held at Coyle Park, Auckland on Sunday, 12 February - it's now been pushed back a month to Sunday, 12 March.

The organisers said the decision came after the council told Auckland Pride it was unsafe to hold the event. The new date "allows time for the council to repair any park damage and ensure it is safe to hold the event".

Around 15,000 people are expected to attend the event, which will feature a number of artists and public figures set to take the stage.

Running since 2000, the event comes back in 2023 after having been cancelled last year due to COVID.