Strong Family,
Strong Nation
Family First NZ has quickly 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. Therefore we promote families, marriage, and the value of life, based on principles that have benefited New Zealand for generations.
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COVID Vaccine – Making an informed decision
We’re being asked on a regular basis – what’s Family First’s view of the COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s some of the important questions …
Strong Family,
Strong Nation
Family First NZ has quickly become a household name, advocating for families, and speaking common sense and values 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. Therefore we promote families, marriage, and the value of life, based on principles that have benefited New Zealand for generations.
Learn more >
COVID Vaccine – Making an informed decision
We’re being asked on a regular basis – what’s Family First’s view of the COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s some of the important questions that we know …
Family First TV
Watch the latest episodes of Bob McCoskrie's 5-min videos, and Family Matters - our video series where we explore the issues that really matter for kiwi families - parenting, free-speech, marriage, drugs, gender and many more topical issues. There's also ‘Pacifically Correct’, our new series where Nick Tuitasi explores the issues that affect Pasifika.
McBlog - Bob McCoskrie's latest 5-min videos
McBLOG: The next National Party leader
Which candidate for the National Party leadership holds values which will bring the party back …
McBLOG: Riding Roughshod Over Democracy
Political commentators labelled the actions of the Government this week as a “constitutional disgrace”. Some …
McBLOG: What do kiwis really think about 3 Strikes Law?
The Government wants to scrap the ‘Three Strikes’ law, saying that “the public don’t like …
‘Family Matters’ with Bob McCoskrie
FAMILY MATTERS: The ‘3 Strikes’ law protects families
Gang-related shootings and the use of firearms in general – including against our police – …
FAMILY MATTERS: How to respond to the ‘transgender trend’
Stella O’Malley experienced gender dysphoria throughout her childhood and wanted to identify as a boy, …
FAMILY MATTERS: What you need to know about surrogacy
The Law Commission is currently reviewing surrogacy laws in New Zealand – and a private …
‘Pacifically Correct’ with Nick Tuitasi
“Pacifically Correct” – Why the Three Strikes law protects families
The Government wants to scrap what is known as the Three Strikes Law. Since 2010, …
“Pacifically Correct” – The dangerous effects of pornography
Join Nick Tuitasi as he discusses the dangerous effects of pornography. WARNING – Nick …
“Pacifically Correct” – Don’t divide us into vaccinated and unvaccinated
Join Nick Tuitasi as he shares about the campaign “Don’t Div ide Us” – which …
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MEDIA RELEASE: Petition for Rapid Antigen Testing Reaches 80,000
MEDIA RELEASE 27 November 2021 Petition for Rapid Antigen Testing Reaches 80,000 The petition “Don’t Div ide Us” has now reached a 80,000+ signatures. The …
The next National Party leader… where do they stand on key family issues?
With the sudden departure of Judith Collins from the leadership of the National Party, the battle is now on for a new leader (and ultimately …
NZ Crime Statistics and the ‘3 Strikes Law’
THE PROBLEM The latest NZ National Survey of Victims and Crime shows that 29% of adults had been a victim of crime at least once …
MEDIA RELEASE: Push for Rapid Antigen Testing Succeeding
Progress in Push for Rapid Antigen Testing Family First NZ is welcoming the Government’s intention to allow rapid antigen testing – a move which could save …
3 Strikes Law
Family First NZ says that the proposed scrapping of the Three Strikes Law will only be celebrated by repeat violent offenders, but it will do …
MEDIA RELEASE: Only 1 in 4 support scrapping of ‘Three Strikes’ law
The Labour government had no public mandate for scrapping 3 Strikes. A poll has found that just 25% of New Zealanders want the ‘Three Strikes’ …
Latest Research & Key Issues
3 Strikes Law
Family First NZ says that the proposed scrapping of the Three Strikes Law will only be celebrated by repeat violent offenders, but it will do …
Oral Submissions – ‘Conversion Therapy’ & Birth Certificates
Here is a selection of oral submissions recently made to the Select Committee on the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill and also the proposed changes …
The ‘Eggsploitation’ of Surrogacy – Our submission to the Law Commission
The Law Commission is currently reviewing surrogacy laws in New Zealand and Family First has just sent in a submission.
Birth Certificates – Biology or Ideology
The Government is changing the law around birth certificates, which will deem them meaningless, and which will continue its pushing of confusing ‘gender ideology’.
Banning ‘conversion therapy’ – criminalising parents, carers and counsellors
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Hate Speech Law vs Free Speech
“Free-speech is my right to say what you don’t want to hear” – George Orwell You can view and download the full Hate Speech …
Beware of Critical Theory – it’s everywhere
What Is Critical Theory? We’ve prepared this post to explain Critical Theory, and how this is playing out in New Zealand. ** You can also …
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.
McBlog Video Series
As part of his McBlog channel, Bob McCoskrie has launched a new series of ‘bite-sized’ videos where he discusses the latest issues to do with media, politics, research, family issues, and important social debates. Expect Bob to pull no punches as he digs into the issues that matter.
Stay tuned as Bob will be releasing several episodes each week across all platforms – social media, youtube and both bobmccoskrie.com and familyfirst.org.nz
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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