New Zealand Parliament votes 77 to 0 to allow same - sex couples to marry . People erupt into spontaneous protests after the amendment is passed . Nevertheless , he said he wo n't be amongst those leaving Australia to tie the knot . Australia 's gay community feels it is lagging behind its more progressive trans - Tasman rival . Australia has started a ' rainbow rebellion ' chalking streets with rainbow signs .
New Zealand Parliament votes 77 to 0 to allow same - sex couples to marry . People erupt into spontaneous protests after the amendment is passed . Australia 's gay community feels it is lagging behind its more progressive trans - Tasman rival . Australia has started a ' rainbow rebellion ' chalking streets with rainbow signs .