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Same-sex couples queue to say ‘I do’ in New Zealand

New Zealand's gay community geared up to celebrate the country becoming the first in the Asia-Pacific to legalise same-sex marriage. Photo: AFP

More than 30 same-sex couples will say “I do” Monday when New Zealand becomes the first Asia-Pacific country and only the 14th in the world to legalise gay marriage.

The move has sparked a raft of competitions to set wedding firsts, but unease amongst the religious community.