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“New Zealanders need a voice that can research and advocate for strong families and safe communities, which is why we started Family First. We believe that strong families and strong marriages are the foundation for a strong nation. Please consider supporting us as we strive to make New Zealand a more family-friendly nation.”

Bob McCoskrie - Founder and Chief Executive

Must-Watch Videos

Family Matters: John Anderson on where the West is going

McBLOG: Paedophiles portrayed as ‘victims’ by Victoria Uni

McBlog: Must-Watch Interview with Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters

Family Matters: Tickle v Giggle (a serious case!)

McBlog: Pink Shirt Day is RSE in drag

McBLOG: Trust in Media Scorecard = ‘F’

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 – 6th March 2025

March 6, 2025 Political Playback

Here’s “Political Playback” for 6th March 2025, with special guest Peter Williams.

McBlog: Heal the mind rather than cut the body

March 6, 2025 McBlog

A trope repeated by media and politicians is “gender affirmative care saves lives.” Across the legacy (but dying) media they push this narrative. But yet ...

Family Matters – Wesley J Smith on human exceptionalism

March 5, 2025 Family Matters

Join a fascinating discussion on why humans are exceptional, as Simon O'Connor from Family First talks with Wesley J Smith of the Discovery Institute in ...

McBlog: Why we resigned as OT caregivers

March 5, 2025 McBlog

Mel and Jim Taylor have had the privilege of serving as Specialist Caregivers for Oranga Tamariki (OT) for over 23 years. During this time, they ...

McBlog: Yes, you’re funding the drag queen indoctrination

March 4, 2025 McBlog

Drag queens are desperate to get in front of children and read books to them. But who is funding all of this normalisation & indoctrination ...

Solid Ground with Simon O’Connor – 4th March 2025

March 4, 2025 Solid Ground

Here’s Solid Ground with Simon O’Connor – for Tuesday 4th March 2025. Simon discusses the issues of the day and answers your questions.

StraightTalk – 3rd March 2025

March 3, 2025 StraightTalk

Here's StraightTalk for 3rd March 2025. Our panellists are Peter Williams, Ate Moala, Ashley Church and Mel Taylor. This episode discusses the proposed 4 year ...

Political Playback – 27th February 2025

February 27, 2025 Political Playback

Here’s “Political Playback” for 27th February 2025. Rodney Hide and Bob McCoskrie look back at the week in politics, and there’s always much to discuss. ...

McBlog: Wanna be happy? Be a conservative

February 27, 2025 McBlog

A popular narrative is that young people are liberal and getting more liberal. And that liberals in general are very happy with themselves. What if ...

Kiwi’s trust in the media declines to a new low.

SURVEY: Opposition To Puberty Blockers & Gender Ideology For Children

ANALYSIS: Media Coverage of Parliament Protest 2022

REPORT: The value of family, and the cost of family breakdown

PARENT GUIDE: The Battle For Your Child’s Innocence

RESEARCH: ‘Alarming’ Data on Youth Mental Health

RESEARCH: Measuring Father Absence in NZ

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 Social Conservatism? Is it the same as Conservatism?

March 3, 2025 News & Stories

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 ...

Family First at ARC 2025

February 24, 2025 News & Stories

Family First's Bob McCoskrie and Simon O'Connor joined and networked with 4,000 change-makers and thought-leaders from across sectors and nations in London last week at ...

What is Conservatism and how does it benefit society

February 24, 2025 News & Stories

Conservatism has helped establish and maintain our society throughout the ages. It is something which should be upheld and celebrated. But what is conservatism, and ...

Where do we stand on Drag Queen Storytimes?

February 21, 2025 News & Stories

Here’s our thoughts following on from the recent protests at Te Atatu library which disrupted a Drag Queen event put on by the city council. ...

The media are promoting drug-use, again!

February 7, 2025 News & Stories

“Have a safe trip! Your handy guide to happy drug taking” is an article by The Spinoff which should be reported to Police (and the ...

A new BMJ study finds women unprepared for the intense pain of abortion pill

February 5, 2025 News & Stories

A recent study by the British Medical Journal reported that women are frequently misled about the pain they will experience when taking the abortion pill. The ...

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