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.

Family Matters - Dr Oliver Hartwich on Housing

Family Matters – Dr Oliver Hartwich on Housing

The costs of housing is a frequent conversation in New Zealand. Simon sits down with Dr Oliver Hartwich of the NZ Initiative, one of New ...
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Solid Ground - 22 May 2025

Solid Ground – 22 May 2025

It's Budget Day, so Simon on Solid Ground talks through a little of what is happening behind the scenes as well as discussing the terrible ...
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Solid Ground - 20 May 2025

Solid Ground – 20 May 2025

Join Simon on Solid Ground as he discusses the proposed suspension of Maori Party MPs and how it could disrupt the government's Budget this week, ...
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StraightTalk - 19 May 2025

StraightTalk – 19 May 2025

Here's StraightTalk for 19 May 2025. We cut through the spin and discuss the current issues related to family and society. In this episode we ...
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The Child Report Card That NZ Doesn't Want

McBlog: The Child Report Card That NZ Doesn’t Want

UNICEF have released their latest report card on the wellbeing of children and it surveys 43 countries that are members of the European Union (EU) ...
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MPs Behaving Badly - A House Of Chaos

McBlog: MPs Behaving Badly – A “House Of Chaos”

One of our longest serving politicians and current Deputy Prime Minister says that our House of Representatives has become a "House of Chaos" due to ...
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PoliticalPlayback 15 May 25

Political Playback – 15 May 2025

Here’s Political Playback for 15 May 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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Methamphetamine-The Most Dangerous Drug Ever Created

FOCUS ON DRUGS: Methamphetamine – The Most Dangerous Drug Ever Created

The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA) recently held their 20th Anniversary Conference in Auckland, and Family First were granted access to interview some of the top ...
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Solid Ground - Thursday 15 May

Solid Ground – Thursday 15 May

With lots of questions from viewers about the Maori Party's haka and the consequent Privileges Committee decision, Simon talks about what has happened and what ...
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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.

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NZ Forum On The Family 2025

Not to be missed – the 17th annual New Zealand Forum on the Family is bringing together some exceptional international speakers (see below). This year ...
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Government Doesn't Want To Define Woman

Government Doesn’t Want To Define Woman

The Government’s response to a 23,532-strong petition asking for ‘woman’ to be clearly defined in all laws, public policies and regulations has been issued, and ...
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Social Media Bill Should Be Government Bill

Social Media Bill Should Be Government Bill

Family First welcomes the introduction of a Social Media Age-Appropriate Users Bill by Catherine Webb, the National MP for Tukituki, which makes it a legal ...
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A new poll has found majority support for a Member’s Bill that would ensure the biological definition of a woman and man are defined in law according to biology, with two in three voters of the coalition government parties in support.

Majority Support For Bill Defining ‘Woman’ & ‘Man’

A new poll has found majority support for a Member’s Bill that would ensure the biological definition of a woman and man are defined in ...
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New Abortion Pill Research Questions Health NZ Advice

New Abortion Pill Research Questions Health NZ Advice

Family First is calling on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Medsafe to respond to significant new research coming out of the United ...
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New HHS Report Urges Therapy For Trans Youth

New HHS Report Urges Therapy For Trans Youth

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a report urging exploratory therapy for youth with gender dysphoria rather than the chemicalisation ...
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