Commentary
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Greens are concerned about drug driving – but only when there’s a referendum
The pro-drug side (Greens, Drug Foundation et al) were all over roadside drug testing of drivers last year before the referendum because they wanted to ...
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USA – Uncontrollable vomiting due to marijuana use is on the rise
USA - Uncontrollable vomiting due to marijuana use on the rise, especially in the US states that have legalised recreational cannabis. A 2020 study found ...
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3 to 1 opposition to the ‘birth certificate’ bill
New Zealanders have sent a clear message to the Government – the majority of kiwis (3:1) oppose the ‘birth certificates bill’. If the bill goes ...
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Legalising dope increases teen use, and here’s the proof
A study has just come out (Lee et al, 2021) looking at two US states, Alaska and Hawaii, and compared their rates of youth marijuana ...
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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 ...
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Media Release – NZ medical groups should canvass members on ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban
Family First NZ is calling on the NZMA and the Pediatric Society to canvass its members on the proposed ‘Conversion Therapy’ ban. Both the NZMA ...
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UK – Conversion Therapy Supported by a Quarter of Doctors at BMA Annual Meeting
The results have sent shock waves among medics who identify with the LGBTQ+ [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer plus] community, says Dr Emma Runswick, ...
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Canadian Study: Cannabis use doubles heart attack risk
Not only is cannabis well-known for causing lung disease, recent studies also link cannabis to increased risk of heart attacks - possibly doubling the risk ...
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Calls for tougher gambling laws to protect Pasifika in NZ
We love our Pasifika brothers and sisters, so it’s extremely sad to read that New Zealand’s Pacific communities experience a disproportionate level of gambling harm ...
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“Pregnant Man” emojis are officially released
Just when you thought things couldn’t get more ridiculous, here comes the Pregnant Man emoji. Yes, officially released by Unicode Consortium as part of Emoji ...
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Australia – Faith schools will be forced to violate beliefs on marriage, gender (Victoria)
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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Media Release – Research warns of link between lockdowns & child mental health
Family First NZ says that new research from University of Auckland researchers needs to be taken into account when determining decisions around lockdowns, and possible ...
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REVEALED: Puberty blockers for 12 year olds, are they happening in NZ?
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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