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.
Teacher keeps job after controversial sex-ed handout – parents outraged
Further to the story of a controversial and extreme sex-ed handout being given to pupils aged 11-13, the teacher responsible has kept her job. What’s ...
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Puberty Blockers Not “Safe & Reversible” – Ministry of Health
MEDIA RELEASE 21 September 2022 Puberty Blockers Not “Safe & Reversible” – Ministry of Health Family First NZ is welcoming an overdue turnaround in the ...
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Forum on the Family 2022 Highlights
The 14th annual New Zealand Forum on the Family took place on Tuesday 6th of September 2022. The event was sold-out, with a record crowd ...
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The Problem with Being Easily Offended – by Olivia Boyd
Olivia Boyd is our teenage guest writer who is very passionate about supporting the pro-life movement and ending human trafficking. Upon completion of her High ...
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Why we need to support and encourage Fatherhood
As we honour and celebrate fathers this Sunday, it’s worth considering just how significant fathers are to the wellbeing and development of children, and ultimately ...
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Number of transgender youth nearly doubles in United States
In just 3 years, the number of young people who identify as transgender has nearly doubled in the United States, according to a new report ...
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Increasing Marijuana use – a workplace safety risk
Studies show that increasing numbers of the workforce use marijuana, and pro-marijuana legislation is undoubtedly fuelling this.
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Report – Why do our young lead the world In poor mental health?
In 2020, UNICEF ranked New Zealand last of 38 developed countries in child mental well-being. In a new report for Family First, researcher Lindsay Mitchell ...
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The Commercialisation of Surrogacy?
When does surrogacy become a commercial venture? A recent article published in Newsroom says “The [Law Commission’s recent] report recommends amending the Human Assisted Reproductive ...
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Community leader and former gang boss, expresses support of harsher sentences
As you will know, earlier this month the Government repealed the 3 Strikes Law. Under the 3 Strikes Law, any adult convicted of a third ...
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Why is our media silent on the risks of puberty blockers?
Why is our mainstream media silent on the risks of puberty blockers and other gender transitioning treatments, especially since UK medical reviews have found that ...
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1News Kantar Poll: 70% think Govt not doing enough to deal with gangs
The latest 1 News Kantar poll shows that 70 per cent of New Zealanders believe the Government is not doing enough to deal with gangs. ...
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Polyamorous couple expose young children to group sex
The Family Court issued its ruling on a very disturbing case – involving a polyamorous couple exposing young children under their care to multi-partner sex ...
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Thankful to God: Texas Man Given 2 Months to Live Is Still Alive 6 Years Later
Here’s an incredible story that’s being called a miracle. And it’s also a poignant reminder of why Euthanasia can be a dangerous option for those ...
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Shocking and disturbing – sex education being taught to 11-12 yr olds in NZ
We were contacted by a mum whose 12 year old daughter and classmates (aged 11-12) were exposed to the disturbing material below. We apologise for ...
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‘Disturbing’: Experts troubled by Canada’s euthanasia laws
This is why we opposed legalising assisted suicide. Vulnerable people can live without it. But when it’s an option on the table (as it now ...
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European doctors, academics and lawyers voice alarm on gender transition and self-ID
European doctors, academics and lawyers have published a series of open letters and articles voicing alarm on gender transition and self-identification. Gender ideology is being ...
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Thailand: Doctors want immediate suspension of cannabis decriminalisation
This year Thailand became the first country in Asia to legalise growing and consumption of cannabis in food and drink. Immediately businesses began openly marketing ...
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Call For Surrogacy Bill To Be Withdrawn & Reconsidered
MEDIA RELEASE – 10 August 2022 Family First NZ is calling for the Improving Arrangements for Surrogacy Bill currently being considered by the Health Select ...
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Sex Education- normalising pornography for young people?
In recent years, there has been a shift in how sex education is taught. What some might have labelled as pornographic a decade or two ...
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Treatment for Trans Children Should Be Reviewed
Family First is calling on the New Zealand government to pause the use of puberty blockers for teenagers while further research is undertaken, a sentiment ...
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