Commentary
Discover fresh commentary and articles on important topics from both New Zealand and overseas. Stay informed, and get a viewpoint that challenges the mainstream media narrative.
Commentary
Discover fresh commentary and articles on important topics. Stay informed, and get a viewpoint that challenges the mainstream media narrative.
Australia – Faith schools will be forced to violate beliefs on marriage, gender (Victoria)
September 18, 2021
News & Stories
Religious schools in Victoria will be prohibited from sacking or refusing to employ teachers because of their sexuality or gender identity. Laws will be introduced ...
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REVEALED: Puberty blockers for 12 year olds, are they happening in NZ?
September 17, 2021
News & Stories
Watch the head of the Pediatric Society Dr Andrew Marshall confirm, under questioning from Simon Bridges MP, that yes - 12 year olds are being ...
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Watch Family First’s oral submission on the ‘Conversion Therapy’ Bill
September 16, 2021
News & Stories
We made our oral submission today on the ‘conversion therapy’ bill. You can watch the short presentation.
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Conversion Therapy Ban – the Bill is “fraught with internal contradiction”
September 15, 2021
News & Stories
Bruce Logan expertly articulates many of the inherent problems with the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill. He says the bill “is fraught with internal contradiction. ...
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USA – Mother removes sons from school, because of its outrageous and abusive agenda
September 13, 2021
News & Stories
Megyn Kelly is an American journalist, attorney, and television news anchor. She’s also a caring mother, who was shocked to discover the radical, abusive agenda ...
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US Study – Marijuana use among college-age at highest level since 1980s
September 12, 2021
News & Stories
Another major report. Same conclusion. Legalisation of recreational cannabis is a disaster for public health. Not only does legalisation result in significantly increased usage (despite ...
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New Colorado report shows Marijuana harms continue to mount
September 11, 2021
News & Stories
We said that Colorado was like the “canary in the coal mine”, with its legalisation of recreational cannabis. We're thankful for the chance to watch ...
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Proposed bill allowing people to ‘self-identify’ their sex on birth records
September 10, 2021
News & Stories
Male, Female, or “any other gender”. Yet another flawed and problematic amendment is currently being rushed through parliament, this one being an amendment (SOP) to ...
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An Ideological over reach – Bridges calls for more time to consider 100,000+ submissions
September 10, 2021
News & Stories
The Government are trying to railroad the “conversion therapy ban” through parliament, but with more than 100,000 submissions there must be extra time given to ...
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Record response – more than 100,000 submissions
September 9, 2021
News & Stories
It's been a phenomenal response, thanks to you. Your voice definitely counts. Although we don't know the exact breakdown of "for vs against" the proposed ...
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Anita’s story – I’m not a politician, just a very concerned mum
September 6, 2021
News & Stories
I do not normally voice personal opinions on social media but I cannot stay quiet when our government is steadily making decisions that remove my ...
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Four legal opinions on the proposed bill (including two Govt ones)
September 5, 2021
News & Stories
There are FOUR important legal opinions you should read about the proposed ban on conversion therapy. Note - these are NOT written by Bob McCoskrie ...
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Breaking News – Texas bans all abortions beyond 6 six weeks of pregnancy.
September 3, 2021
News & Stories
Stunning news as Texas bans all abortions beyond 6 six weeks of pregnancy. This is a watershed moment in the fight to save the lives ...
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USA – School’s “Gender Support Plan” kept secret from parents
September 2, 2021
News & Stories
Yet another report of state schools knowingly changing a child’s name and ‘gender’ at school, without informing the parents. The school followed a “Gender Support ...
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Rise in teenage girls wanting to change gender
September 2, 2021
News & Stories
As our Government seeks to ban ‘Conversion Therapy’, while at the same time supporting the use of puberty blockers and gender reassignment surgery, we need ...
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Study shows sperm decline in marijuana smokers, and higher risk of stroke
August 28, 2021
News & Stories
Yet more research confirming what we already know, that dope is detrimental to our health and wellbeing in many different ways. A recent study found ...
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Expert says ‘Conversion Therapy’ ban will be “scaring therapists away from troubled adolescents”
August 27, 2021
News & Stories
A family law and child protection expert says our proposed 'Conversion Therapy' ban will scare away therapists - "this is no time for the NZ ...
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Christian Doctor under attack for his beliefs
August 27, 2021
News & Stories
A doctor, with a wife and two young children, has been suspended by the Medical Board Australia, and has been out of work for two ...
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What if parents don’t want their children vaccinated?
August 26, 2021
News & Stories
Last week’s announcement by the Government that 12-15 year olds can now be vaccinated against Covid-19, potentially without parental consent, raised numerous questions and concerns ...
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Challenge to US abortion laws – could we see a momentous decision?
August 26, 2021
News & Stories
A case is currently before the US Supreme Court, the outcome of which could be “absolutely momentous” and a godsend for unborn babies - by ...
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Success, as Government quietly changes policy on parental consent
August 26, 2021
News & Stories
One of the common themes of our recent Forum on the Family is the need to push back on some of the divisive and destructive ...
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Submission Guide for opposing proposed ban on ‘conversion therapy’
August 25, 2021
News & Stories
This guide takes you through the simple steps for making a submission, opposing the proposed ban on conversion therapy.
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Netflix film yet another thinly veiled attack on Christianity
August 25, 2021
News & Stories
Netflix does a ‘hit-job’ on Christianity with a poorly constructed ‘documentary’ called Pray Away, which attempts to document the work of Christian ministries involved in ...
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BBC criticised by transgender teacher, for pushing dangerous pro-trans content onto children
August 24, 2021
News & Stories
Don’t think this isn’t happening in New Zealand too - Mega-broadcaster BBC used to be regarded as one of the world’s leading broadcasters, renowned for ...
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Experts ‘slam’ puberty blockers as reckless, dangerously tinkering with nature
August 23, 2021
News & Stories
How safe are puberty blockers for our children? As our Government goes full speed ahead into banning so-called ‘Conversion Therapy’ (while at the same time ...
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Media Release – PM’s advice conflicts with Health Ministry on parental consent
August 23, 2021
Media Releases News & Stories
Family First NZ is calling on the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to clear up confusing and contradictory advice being received by families about parental consent ...
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Government Erodes Parental Role With Vaccine Advice
August 22, 2021
Media Releases News & Stories
Family First NZ is disturbed by advice being given by the Ministry of Health regarding the booking of vaccinations for COVID-19 for children.
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No to Euthanasia – Catholic hospitals and aged care services say No
August 21, 2021
News & Stories
A Catholic network of hospitals and aged care services has stepped up a campaign demanding access to quality palliative care for all Queenslanders before euthanasia ...
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Gallup poll – Record numbers of Americans trying marijuana
August 20, 2021
News & Stories
If you believed the fanciful ‘claims’ of drug advocates in NZ and thought that liberalising drug laws wouldn’t lead to increased use…. think again. A ...
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DC Police Chief says Marijuana “undoubtedly” tied to rise in violent crime
August 19, 2021
News & Stories
DC Police Chief reveals the truth about marijuana - “it's undoubtedly" tied to a rise in violent crime”. Despite the fanciful and delusional “theories” of ...
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