Family First Episodes

Here are the latest episodes from Family First’s shows and livestreams, discussing and debating a range of topics without any constraints – get the insights and commentary which you won’t get from the mainstream media. We cut through the spin and discuss the issues related to family and society.

Political Playback - 20 March 2025

Political Playback – 20 March 2025

Bob and Simon discuss a Green MP’s TikTok messaging; Te Pati Maori’s violent rhetoric; ACT’s claim to Jesus’ vote; Labour’s selective messaging; Winston’s clash with ...
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McBlog: Heeadsss-Up Warning To Parents

McBlog: Heeadsss-Up Warning To Parents

Have you heard of GoodSpace? And also the HEEADSSS Assessment. GoodSpace Schools is presented as a schoolwide support system that “empowers school teams to create ...
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Family Matters - Melinda Tankard Reist

Family Matters – Melinda Tankard Reist

Melinda Tankard Reist from Australia's 'Collective Shout' joins Simon O'Connor to talk about their latest research. Collective Shout, along with Maggie Dent, surveyed over 1,000 ...
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McBlog: The 2007 version of RSE is no better

The legacy news media are on the warpath. They’re angry. That’s because opposition from both parents, teachers and principals has resulted in the 2020 RSE ...
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StraightTalk - 17th March 2025

StraightTalk – 17th March 2025

In this episode we discuss the war on school lunches, the war on woke, the war on Christopher Luxon, did Chris Hipkins just shoot himself ...
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Solid Ground with Simon O'Connor - 18 March 2025

Solid Ground with Simon O’Connor – 18 March 2025

Here’s Solid Ground with Simon O’Connor – for Tuesday 18 March 2025. Simon discusses the issues of the day and answers your questions.
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McBlog: It’s time to stop the act, drag queens

State broadcaster TVNZ’s Seven Sharp is desperate to normalise drag queens. But it’s not what they show you that’s the problem. It’s what they don’t ...
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Political Playback - 13 March 2025

Political Playback – 13 March 2025

Here’s “Political Playback” for 13 March 2025. Simon O’Connor and Bob McCoskrie look back at the week in politics, and there’s always much to discuss. ...
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Family Matters – Lydia from Voice for Life NZ

Voice for Life (VFL) has been one of the key pro life voices in New Zealand for many years. Family First's Simon O'Connor sits down ...
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Latest Commentary & Articles

Here are the latest articles and commentary from Family First’s writers, where we analyse the current news events which are relevant to families and society. We provide the insight and context which you won’t get from the mainstream media. We’ll help you better understand what’s happening and the broader implications.

What is Progressive Christianity

What is Progressive Christianity? Is it a different faith altogether?

Progressive Christianity is a liberal movement within Christianity that focuses on contemporary issues like social justice, inclusivity, climate change, reproductive rights (aka abortion) and LGBTQ+ ...
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Hate Crime Consultation Paper Submission

Hate Crime Consultation Paper Submission

Here is Family First’s submission on the Law Commission’s consultation around 'hate crime'.
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Minister Weeds Wokeness Out Of MFAT

Minister Weeds Wokeness Out Of MFAT

Family First NZ is welcoming moves by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters to ‘weed out the wokeness’ from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...
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Family First is growing its reach and influence

Family First is growing its reach and influence

Family First continues to grow its reach and influence without any help from the mainstream media. We have put a lot of effort into building ...
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Midwifery Council Continues To Insult Women

Midwifery Council Continues To Insult Women

The Midwifery Council have published their third attempt at a Midwifery Scope of Practice, and they continue to cancel common sense and biology.
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Social Conservatism

What is Social Conservatism? Is it the same as Conservatism?

What is Social Conservatism? Is it the same as Conservatism? Our previous article explained Conservatism and why it benefits society, so it’s timely that we ...
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