Family First TV
"We were effectively 'cancelled' by the mainstream media - probably since the 2013 marriage debate!" - Bob McCoskrie
With the mainstream media and social media platforms becoming increasingly hostile towards conservative organisations and viewpoints, our goal is to sidestep them and speak directly to our thousands of supporters. Our goal is to produce credible and well-researched summaries of the issues affecting families, which will educate and empower them to also speak up. And judging by the response, our supporters are loving it!
Family First TV

"We were effectively 'cancelled' by the mainstream media - probably since the 2013 marriage debate!" - Bob McCoskrie
With the mainstream media and social media platforms becoming increasingly hostile towards conservative organisations and viewpoints, our goal is to sidestep them and speak directly to our thousands of supporters. Our goal is to produce credible and well-researched summaries of the issues affecting families, which will educate and empower them to also speak up. And judging by the response, our supporters are loving it!
McBLOG: Lots of (media) love for throuples
There’s lots of (media) love for throuples and polyamory. The Herald on Sunday recently published “The truth about life in a throuple: ‘You can love more than one person’”. They even argue that threesomes could be a cure for infidelity!
StraightTalk – Episode 1
Episode 1 of StraightTalk, our panel discussion that gets straight to the heart of the matter – without compromise and without constraint.
McBLOG: International er…. Women’s Day?
How can we celebrate “International Women’s Day” today when it can’t be defined correctly. If you define a woman biologically – an adult human female – you immediately destroy gender ideology.
McBLOG: Gender ‘identity’ but not Maori terms?
Gender ‘self-identification’ on our passports is now ok. But for some reason, Maori ‘identifying’ as Tahine, Whakawahine and Whakatane won’t be allowed. But doesn’t self-identification mean that there are no limits on the terminology?
McBLOG: Is “In Your Skin” in your child’s school?
There’s a new show in town – called ‘In Your Skin’, developed by two sexologists. Once again, parents should be concerned.
McBLOG: The Gospel v ‘Social Justice’
At the height of the 2020 Black Lives Matter (BLM) riots in downtown Chicago, Juan Riesco, co-owner of Nini’s Deli, was pressured to proclaim support of BLM.
McBLOG: Stats NZ are now targeting our children
Gender ideology and climate alarmism is being targeted at children as young as 7 years old. It’s time we called it out.
McBLOG: Watch “Affirmation Generation”
We check out another documentary just released on the medical ethics of the so-called ‘gender-affirming care’. Its called “AFFIRMATION GENERATION”.
McBLOG: Lies, Damned Lies, and Stats NZ
Census forms arrived to most kiwis this week. And you need to figure out your sex at birth – and then your gender. Apparently they’re totally different.
McBLOG: Shhh! More naughty words that must not be said
University IT departments around the world are replacing what they deem to be racist, sexist, ageist, ableist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise non-inclusive language.
McBLOG: Disney’s disenchanted kingdom
Has Disney lost its way? Many Disney fans have noticed a sharp increase in the company’s political and social activism – incl. pushing sexual ideology through children’s movies and cartoons.
McBLOG: Family breakdown is costing all of us
Family First has just released a new report which calculates that the fiscal cost to the taxpayer of family breakdown and decreasing marriage rates has …
McBLOG: Watch the testimony of the transgender clinic whistleblower
Last week, a former case manager at a “transgender clinic” spoke out against “transitioning” minors, revealing what really goes on at these clinics. We show …
McBLOG: Associated Press’ new abortion “reporting guidelines”
The Associated Press (or AP as you will see on many articles in mainstream media in NZ) is a global news organisation founded way back …
McBLOG: Sorry – “Diversity, Inclusion, Equity’ doesn’t include your views
Yep, so-called “Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DIE)” doesn’t include you! It’s pretty clear to most people that if you have a Christian faith and hold …
McBLOG: Criminalised for conversion
Matthew Grech, a christian charity worker in Malta, faces potential fines and imprisonment for allegedly falling afoul of his country’s ban on “conversion practices” when …
McBLOG: Whistleblower exposes the harms of transgender clinics
One of the disturbing aspects around the whole gender identity debate and the push for gender affirming treatment – i.e. puberty blockers, wrong sex hormones …
McBLOG: She said she wanted euthanasia, but….
Last November we highlighted a case from Canada where a popular fashion brand Simons posted a video entitled “All Is Beauty”. It tells the tale …
McBLOG: The media’s war *for* drugs continues
The mainstream media’s focus on the liberalisation of drug laws continues. Many of them have never got over the shock that a majority of NZers …
McBLOG: The battle for your child’s innocence
Family First has released some essential reading for parents & caregivers. It could be one of the most important publications you read at the start of the school term.
McBLOG: Despite January 19, it’s still business-as-usual
One key day in January that we may all remember where we were when we heard the news. January 19. When the Prime Minister Jacinda …
FAMILY MATTERS: The Government’s first step of controversial ‘hate speech’ laws
‘Hate-speech’ laws continue to be proposed by the Government under the pretence of ‘the public good’. But beneath the shiny veneer of good intentions lies a very dangerous agenda.
McBLOG: Sued for warning parents about drag queens
‘Drag queens’ are an adult expression of LGBT communities. Even they admit that. Strip dancing, sexuality, cross dressing, sexualised content, adult entertainment. If it’s targeted …
McBLOG: Another ‘wasted’ TV documentary
The media’s focus on the liberalisation of drug laws continued. Last week, it was Radio NZ’s documentary by Guyon Espiner called “Wasted” – also shown on …
McBLOG: ‘Mates & Dates’ is being cancelled!
We have some great news about the ‘Mates and Dates’ programme which has been indoctrinating harmful and confusing gender fluidity and sexuality ideology into our schools for far too long – but we took the blowtorch to it.
FAMILY MATTERS: Hate speech laws intersect with ‘progressive’ Christianity
The government is struggling to define exactly what ‘hate speech’ is. In this episode of Family Matters, Samuel Bilton argues that our government is happy with such a vague definition.
McBLOG: What’s it like as a 14 y/o sitting through ‘Mates & Dates’?
Jonah* is a 14 year old. He tells us what it’s like to sit through a ‘Mates & Dates’ programme as the presenters extol the …
McBLOG: A “Wasted” opportunity for a balanced drug debate
The media continue to campaign for liberalisation of drug laws – and their latest attempt is via the state radio broadcaster Radio NZ and a …
McBLOG: More red flags on ‘Mates & Dates’ programme
Hayley and her husband were both trained as a facilitator of the ACC ‘Mates & Dates’ programme. Hayley lasted one term because she quickly realised …
McBLOG: Glamorising euthanasia in Canada
The problem with legalising assisted suicide and euthanasia is that something that was previously NOT an option is now clearly an option – it’s normalised. …
McBLOG: You must watch “The Procedure”
If you need some incentive to attend the March for Life this Saturday in Wellington, here it is. Pro life group CHOICE42 and Loor have partnered to bring the truth about abortion in an animated video.
McBLOG: Personal pronouns matter… except when they don’t
Apparently we all need to determine and display our personal pronouns. If you work for a woke government service or organisation, then you’ll be pressured …
McBLOG: Stuff reveals their bias – again!
You’ll remember our McBlog episode last week on yet another media hit-job on Bethlehem College – a successful school with values and a waiting list …
McBLOG: A welcome drop in dope smoking
There were some interesting stats out last week – but for some reason the media didn’t want to know about it and definitely didn’t want …
McBLOG: A mum’s warning about ‘Mates & Dates’
The “Mates & Dates” programme in schools is an ACC programme for children 13 years up, and sold as a programme around healthy relationships, the …
McBLOG: Major Government backdown on ‘hate speech’ laws
We speak to Professor Paul Moon from AUT about the significant backdown by the Government over the proposed hate speech laws. What does the proposed …
FAMILY MATTERS: A chat with Rev. Franklin Graham
We had 15 minutes with Rev Franklin Graham just before he preached to a packed stadium in Auckland. We discuss many topics, incl. ‘cancel’ culture, ‘progressive’ Christianity, God’s ‘inclusive’ love for everyone.
McBLOG: For the planet’s sake, don’t have babies!
Sunday programme was back with yet another anti-family narrative. This week, it was “don’t have babies – the environment can’t handle them”.
McBLOG: “Disinformation” Comedy Hour
So who exactly is spreading disinformation? At the same time as the government was making noises about hate speech laws, the government state broadcaster TVNZ …
McBLOG: Euthanasia’s sllliiipppppery slope
NZ has had legal assisted suicide / euthanasia for a year now, so we take a look at the latest statistics. The overseas experience in …
McBLOG: Media still bullying Bethlehem College
Bethlehem College is back in the news again. Apparently – apparently – their school counselor has been accused of bullying and ‘transphobia’. It’s yet another …
McBLOG: Poll shows biggest concerns for Kiwis
In a survey by Curia Market Research and commissioned by Family First NZ, 1,000 respondents were asked to name the three biggest issues that they …
McBLOG: Explicit books in primary school libraries
We received further evidence last week of just how dangerous some schools in New Zealand are to the moral innocence of our children.We look at …
McBLOG: Vancouver’s drug decriminalisation disaster
There are continued calls from drug advocates in NZ to decriminalise drugs and to adopt a ‘health approach’. We only need to look overseas to …
McBLOG: Midwifery Council goes woke on “women”
More woke madness that ignores biology… The Midwifery Council of NZ has revised its midwifery scope of practice guidelines to entirely remove the words “woman” …
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