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

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

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