Strong Family,
Strong Nation

Family First NZ has become a household name, advocating for families, and speaking common sense on a broad range of family issues in New Zealand. We believe that strong families and strong marriages are the foundation for a strong nation.

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Strong Family,
Strong Nation

Family First NZ has become a household name, advocating for families, and speaking common sense on a broad range of family issues in New Zealand. We believe that strong families and strong marriages are the foundation for a strong nation.

WokeUp NZ website

MEDIA RELEASE: New website showcases ‘woke’ businesses

A new website WokeUp.nz has just been launched by Family First NZ. The website documents wokeness in New Zealand-based businesses so that Kiwi consumers can ...
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Family First TV

Currently our main shows are McBlog, StraightTalk, Solid Ground, Political Playback, PulsePoint and Family Matters, but more shows will be added over time. You can watch them on all the main social and digital platforms, and here on the Family First website.

McBlog with Bob McCoskrie

Watch Bob McCoskrie’s ‘bite-sized’ McBlog videos, where he discusses the latest issues to do with media, politics, family issues, gender ideology, and important social debates. Expect Bob to pull no punches as he digs into the issues that matter. Watch McBlog on all the main social and digital platforms. 

McBLOG - The transgender agenda sunk Kamala

McBlog: The transgender agenda sunk Kamala

One of the key reasons Kamala Harris was defeated by Donald Trump wasn’t just because she was a terrible candidate, obsessed with killing the unborn ...
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McBLOG - Mainstream news media are turning on themselves

McBlog: Mainstream news media are turning on themselves

The media is turning on itself, and that was especially noticeable last week when Newstalk ZB’s Heather de Plessis-Allan - who used to be a ...
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McBLOG- Thankfully we said nope to dope

McBlog: Thankfully we said nope to dope

While the NZ media continue their campaign for drugs and to legalise cannabis – yes, they’re still trying - we continue to see highly alarming ...
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PulsePoint

Here’s the latest episode of PulsePoint, our latest Family First programme. As more and more families turn away from mainstream media sites, we want to fill that gap and put the spotlight on the latest news items and research that you need to be aware of – covering politics, family, life issues, faith & religious freedom, both here and overseas. We’ll also check the news that the mainstream media has reported, but which needs to be fact-checked or needs a counter view included to make it more balanced. We’ll cut through the spin and uncover the real issues for families. 

Go to our YouTube channel to watch episodes of PulsePoint. Or checkout Family First TV

‘Family Matters’

with Simon O'Connor, Bob McCoskrie, Ala Pomelile and others.

Family Matters is our in-depth video series where we explore the issues that really matter for kiwi families – parenting, free-speech, marriage, drugs, gender and many more topical issues.

Family Matters - What does the US Election result mean for the Pro-Life movement

Family Matters: What does the US Election result mean for the Pro-Life movement?

What does the recent US election results mean for the pro-life movement in both the United States and New Zealand? Cultural commentator, Brendan Malone sits ...
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Family Matters - Quiana Casamayor on pro-life activity in Canada

Family Matters: Quiana Casamayor on pro-life activity in Canada

Quiana Casamayor joins Family First's, Simon O'Connor, to share the successful pro-life work happening in Canada. Quiana is the volunteer coordinator for the Canadian Centre ...
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Family Matters - Roger Partridge on who makes the law in New Zealand

Family Matters: Roger Partridge on who makes the law in New Zealand

Roger Partridge from the think tank, the New Zealand Initiative, shares his latest research report - 'Who Makes the Law? Reining in the Supreme Court'. ...
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Latest News & Media Releases

vanuatu bans gay marriage

Vanuatu bans gay marriage

Vanuatu’s government has passed a law to ban gay marriage. As reported in Vanuatu’s Daily Post, the Marriage Act Amendment which was passed last week ...
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christian hate crime

Violence towards Christians escalates

Violence towards Christians, and in particular church leaders, continues at an alarming rate around the world. In its report released last week, The Observatory on ...
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school classroom

Kiwi parents concerned about indoctrination in schools

Concerned Kiwi parents have reached out to the government about public schools overstepping the mark by indoctrinating their children. Last week, ACT Party leader David ...
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cannabis referendum

Thankfully we vote nope to dope

While the NZ media continue their campaign for drugs and to legalise marijuana – yes, they’re still trying, I’ll show you some recent examples shortly ...
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Pharmac moves to “demedicalise” abortion

Pharmac says it is “demedicalising” abortion in its latest move to fund at home testing kits. The crown entity has this week announced it will ...
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joanna howe anti abortion campaigner

Attempts to silence an anti-abortion campaigner in Australia

Anti-abortion campaigner, Dr Joanna Howe, has been banned from the South Australian parliament, in what she says is a “hit job” in an attempt to ...
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Latest Research & Surveys

Surrogacy Laws in NZ

Surrogacy Laws in NZ – 2024 update

The new Government has reviewed our surrogacy laws, made some changes as recommended by the Law Commission, and is now seeking public submissions. Family First opposed the ...
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A Review of the End of Life Choice Act survey

A Review of the End of Life Choice Act survey

A Review of the End of Life Choice Act survey BACKGROUND Almost three years ago, the New Zealand Parliament passed the euphemistically titled – End of Life Choice Act ...
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Opposition To Puberty Blockers and Gender Ideology For Children

SURVEY: Opposition To Puberty Blockers & Gender Ideology For Children

A new poll has found strong support for a ban on puberty blockers, and also a ban on the use of ‘gender affirmation’ chemical & ...
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Key Issues
Facing New Zealand

We believe that strong families are the foundation for a strong nation. There are many issues and events that are destabilising the kiwi family, so we believe these need to be identified and resolved so that our social foundations are strengthened not weakened. Family First is NOT a political party and has no intention to be one. Our role is to be a voice for families in the public domain, and to research and advocate for family and marriage issues. We want to fight for the soul of New Zealand.

Here are some of the core issues facing New Zealand.

Family &
Marriage

Family First believes that strong families underpin a strong nation, and that conventional marriage – between a man and woman – is the foundation for a strong family. There is simply no need to re-invent marriage and families in New Zealand. We advocate for families and support the institution of marriage.

Freedom &
Rights

Freedom comes in many forms – freedom of speech, freedom of religion, political and civil liberties, parental freedom to do what’s best for their family. Family First will work tirelessly to protect these fundamental freedoms in our society. This includes opposing ‘conversion therapy’ bans and overreaching ‘hate speech’ laws.  

Drugs &
Alcohol

New Zealand is in the midst of a substance misuse epidemic, along with increased mental illness. It’s unsurprising there is a strong correlation between drug use and mental illness, domestic violence, work absenteeism, and other negative outcomes. Family First advocates against drug liberalisation and normalisation.

Gender

Many young people today are wondering if they were “born into the wrong body”, and activists are pushing an agenda that “you can choose your gender” and that the body should be remade to conform with feelings. This transgender trend conveys a confusing message to all children. We believe children should be allowed to grow without needing to question the sex they were born as.

Pro Life

We are anti-abortion, but we also love both the mother and her unborn child. We believe every human being, even the child in the womb, has the right to life. The unborn child has a fundamental human right and should be legally protected. A 2019 poll found strong support for the unborn child having human rights and being legally protected once a heartbeat is detected, and only a small minority thinking that life doesn’t begin until the child is born.

End of Life

Euthanasia and assisted suicide put many of us in danger.
Nothing in the new End of Life Choice Act guarantees the protection required for
vulnerable people, including the disabled, elderly, depressed
or anxious, and those who feel themselves to be a burden or
who are under financial pressure. The international evidence backs up these concerns

Schooling & Education

There can be no more important an issue than what is being taught to our children at schools. As our numeracy and literacy standards decline, we’re deeply concerned with increased teaching of highly controversial topics and ideologies such as gender theory and critical race theory. Many parents are simply unaware of what their children are being taught. This should be concerning to all parents and caregivers.

Media &
Content

The proliferation of the internet and digital technology have improved access to information. The media plays an important role, and is supposed to inform and educate people. But often the media are no longer reporting on the key issues, instead they’re promoting a certain opinion or ideology. The media is also supposed to be a watchdog, but maybe we need to be a watchdog on them. 

Porn &
Sex

Pornography has a damaging effect on intimacy, love, and respect. Porn can lead to sex role stereotyping, viewing persons as sexual objects, and family breakdown. If we want to tackle sexual violence, we must first investigate the role that pornography plays and the harm that it does to attitudes & actions. Porn is especially harmful to children and teens, who can easily view disturbing material online.

There are many other issues that Family First researches and comments on, including; * prostitution * gambling * screentime * daycare * child abuse * child poverty * imprisonment and law & order * alcohol abuse and the drinking age * importance of mothers and fathers * step-families & family structure * dinner time * and many more…. Check out our Research and Issues page.

Who We Are

In 2006 we formed Family First New Zealand, as a voice in the public domain – to champion strong and stable families, to promote the institution of marriage, and to protect life from conception through to natural death. We believe strong marriages and connected families lead to a strong nation. Sadly the reverse is true also. Family breakdown leads to significant social cost – both to individuals and to society. Family First advocates for families, and speaks common sense and values on a broad range of family issues. Watch our short video message.

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Family First Projects and Websites

These are just some of the projects which Family First is behind. A complete list can be found by visiting our ‘Partner Sites’ page.

You can make a difference

Join the grassroots movement to promote marriage, family and the value of life. Your financial support and membership will help Family First to promote these ideas and policies that have a lasting, positive influence on New Zealand society.

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