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McBlog: Australian Census, Call To Prayer, Privilege

Surge in demand creates intense competition for places in faith-based schools

Bruce Logan – Tell me please, what is racism?

Bilton Truth: Lessons from Ellen Page

CounterCulture: The Social Media Ban

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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.

McBlog: Australian Census, Call To Prayer, Privilege

August 11, 2026 McBlog

We speak to our Australian correspondent Lyle Shelton from the Family First political party. Topics include: the Australian Census happening this week and the questions ...

Solid Ground – 11 August 2026

August 11, 2026 Solid Ground

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon has a chuckle at a recent Green MPs speech in parliament, declaring no woman every shoplifts for fun ...

StraightTalk – 10 August 2026

August 10, 2026 StraightTalk

In this episode of StraightTalk, we discuss: the latest political polls, the good news for Luxon, the announcement today from Chris Hipkins that only he ...

Daybreak – 10 August 2026

August 10, 2026 Daybreak

In this episode of Daybreak – free school lunches in hot demand?; faith-based schools can’t keep up with demands for enrolment – no surprise; latest ...

Bilton Truth: Lessons from Ellen Page

August 7, 2026 Bilton Truth

What can we learn from Ellen Page's story? After renewed public attention surrounding her casting in The Odyssey, we examine some of the claims being ...

Daybreak – 7 August 2026

August 7, 2026 Daybreak

In this episode of Daybreak – Luxon suggests we should debate the merits of MMP; Hipkins continues to get a massive free pass from the ...

CounterCulture: The Social Media Ban

August 6, 2026 CounterCulture

Social media has become a central part of young people’s lives, but at what cost? A growing body of research is examining its impact on ...

Political Playback – 6 August 2026

August 6, 2026 Political Playback

In this episode of Political Playback – has the Government backed down on their attack on charitable giving; is the Roy Morgan poll rogue; what’s ...

Solid Ground with Simon O’Connor – 6 Aug 2026

August 6, 2026 Solid Ground

In the episode of Solid Ground, Simon briefly touches on the 'good faith yarn' he has just been involved with as part of a Free ...

EXCLUSIVE: Draft RSE released

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

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.

Surge in demand creates intense competition for places in faith-based schools

August 11, 2026 Commentary News

Surge in demand is creating intense competition for places in New Zealand's faith-based schools. The faith-based schools are clearly doing something right, while the reputation ...

Bruce Logan – Tell me please, what is racism?

August 10, 2026 Commentary News

Accused of racism, Winston Peters is under the pump again. But what is ‘racism’ and what are we saying when we accuse somebody of it? Research ...

250+ Young People Change Birth ‘Gender’

August 4, 2026 Commentary Media Releases

More than 250 young people have changed the sex on their birth certificate since the new birth certificate law came into force on 15 June ...

Doctors in italy push back against gender ideology

Italian doctors pushback against childrens gender-affirming guide

August 1, 2026 News

Italy has become the latest country where the affirmative model of gender care for minors is facing internal professional pushback — following the UK’s Cass ...

Ontario court battle exposes troubling realities of surrogacy

July 22, 2026 News

A Canadian surrogacy case has reached the Ontario Superior Court after the relationship between a same-sex couple and their surrogate broke down. The case highlights ...

NZ Forum On The Family 2026 – Register Now

July 22, 2026 Forum Media Releases

Not to be missed - the annual New Zealand Forum on the Family is bringing together some exceptional international speakers - being held across both ...

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