DNA Gay Ski Week organisers 'delighted' with marriage vote

Local organisers of DNA Gay Ski Week Queenstown are delighted with the news that same sex marriage in New Zealand is now legal.

Queenstown wife and wife team Sally and Mandy Whitewoods said they were over the moon the law was passed in Government last night and are looking forward to celebrating with friends and visitors at this years event from August 31 and September 7.

"This is such an amazing achievement for same sex couples in New Zealand and across the globe," said Sally Whitewoods.

"Were already fielding Facebook posts, emails and calls from friends whore thinking about heading over to New Zealand to get married."

"Queenstowns just the perfect wedding destination, so were fully anticipating there will be a number of same sex couples choosing to get married here during Gay Ski Week."

"Wed love to hear from them so we can help out with their plans and make sure their celebrations tie in perfectly with the range of activities and fun times weve already got on offer. It could be a blast!"

Known as the Southern Hemispheres largest Winter Pride event, hundreds of gay men and women converge on Queenstown for a week-long celebration of skiing, socialising and evenings full of fun.

Firmly established as a must do on the national and international Gay and Lesbian calendar this years event is billed as being bigger and better than ever.

Sally Whitewoods said tickets were already going well for this years events, but urged potential attendees to book well in advance so they didnt miss out.

"Some events always sell out, but if we do have any tickets left on the night for door sales, people will end up paying more."

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