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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.

McBlog: Protecting Polyamory, LGB Youth Decline, Hasan Piker, Christa Pike, Cornell University

October 8, 2026 McBlog

We check in with our US correspondent Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family. Topics discussed include: Seattle passed a measure to extend civil rights ...

Family Matters – Melinda Tankard Reist on How Tech is Facilitating Violence Against Women

October 7, 2026 Family Matters

🚩A warning. This is a very important topic but also be aware that in talking about the protection of young girls and women, and the ...

Rt Hon Winston Peters – Exclusive Extended Interview

October 7, 2026 Political Playback

As part of our Election 2026 coverage, Bob McCoskrie sits down for an extended interview with NZ First leader Winston Peters. The discussion covers many ...

Daybreak – 7 October 2026

October 7, 2026 Daybreak

In this episode of Daybreak – a review of the TVNZ leaders debate and the highs & lows; what did the voters think (as opposed ...

Solid Ground – 6 October 2026

October 6, 2026 Solid Ground

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon discusses the failed hijacking of a Fly Dubai aircraft heading to Tel Aviv and asks why media cannot ...

StraightTalk – 5 October 2026

October 5, 2026 StraightTalk

In this episode of StraightTalk, we discuss: the latest political polls (and why won’t the media place equal attention on just how disastrous Labour – ...

Daybreak – 200th episode – 5 October 2026

October 5, 2026 Daybreak

In this 200th episode of Daybreak – Luxon and Hipkins turn up to be interviewed by an LGBT+ website, why won’t they respond to Family ...

Daybreak – 2 October 2026

October 2, 2026 Daybreak

In this episode of Daybreak – a new business poll suggests support for coalition government but media aren’t too keen to admit that; poll suggests ...

Political Playback – 1 October 2026

October 1, 2026 Political Playback

In this episode of Political Playback – can we draw any conclusions from the latest polls, and did the media deliberately ignore one of them; ...

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.

Popular Voter Guide “Value Your Vote” Released

October 5, 2026 Media Releases News

Family First NZ has just released Value Your Vote 2026 for the upcoming General Election. This is the seventh election for which we have provided this very ...

Children’s screen use and wellbeing: What a recent umbrella review reveals

October 2, 2026 News

Screens are now part of almost every child’s life, and many parents worry about what they are doing to their children’s development and mental health. ...

We analyse the new RSE curriculum

September 23, 2026 Media Releases News

The new version of the Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) curriculum has just been released. Schools will be required to start using it in Years ...

830 delegates gather for Forum on the Family

September 10, 2026 Media Releases News

The annual Forum on the Family hosted by Family First NZ is happening this weekend and will bring together a national network of family-focused organisations, ...

The Mental Health Umbrella – by Bruce Logan

September 9, 2026 Commentary News

Sheltering under the mental health umbrella gets easier every day. The language we use to describe mental health has become so subjective that exclusion from ...

ChatGPT for teens was built to look safe, not be safe

August 28, 2026 News

Imagine a car seat your toddler could unclip whenever they got bored of it, and you’d only find out afterwards, by text message. That’s roughly ...

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