Chloe Sargeant
May 3, 2025
Perth has moved one step closer to hosting the 2030 Gay Games, after Auckland officially withdrew from the international site selection process, citing a lack of government funding.
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU), the agency responsible for the city’s bid, confirmed its withdrawal due to the absence of a viable funding model, following the 2022 High Court decision that deemed the city’s Accommodation Provider Targeted Rate (APTR) unlawful.
With Auckland stepping back, Perth and Denver in the United States are now the only two cities remaining in the running to host Gay Games XIII…..