Latest News & Media Releases
In a world of ‘fake news’ and not being sure which media outlets you can truly trust, Family First does a daily check on key issues in the media affecting families and summarises them for you – including any necessary fact-check corrections! Our Media Releases have the common theme of promoting strong families, safe communities and the protection of life from conception to death.
Latest News & Media Releases
In a world of ‘fake news’ and not being sure which media outlets you can truly trust, Family First does a daily check on key issues in the media affecting families and summarises them for you – including any necessary fact-check corrections! Our Media Releases have the common theme of promoting strong families, safe communities and the protection of life from conception to death.
Call for Justice Vigil – We must continue to speak up until this law is overturned
Here is Bob McCoskrie’s speech at the Call for Justice Vigil, held on the steps of Parliament on 15th Mar 2023…
Female swimmer speaks out on competing against transgender swimmers (biological men)
Not only are female athletes having to compete against biological men, they’re also compelled to share a locker room with biological males with intact anatomy!
MEDIA RELEASE: HRC Struggles For ‘Conversion Therapy’ Complaints
The $2.2m taxpayer-funded complaints centre set up by the Human Rights Commission for receiving complaints about ‘conversion therapy’ has admitted that there have been no formal complaints about ‘conversion therapy’
Disabled people experience higher rates of domestic violence in NZ
Research conducted by University of Auckland, shows that disabled people experience higher rates of domestic violence. The researchers note that ‘prevalence rates may even be underestimated.
NZ’s One-Sided Cannabis Debate
Aaron Ironside says the Say Nope To Dope campaign was up against ten YES campaigns, and a media determined to give them an advantage. It wasn’t a fair fight.
Legalising cannabis fails to address health risks says UN Drugs Control Board
The UN’s Drugs Control Board has issued a warning, stating that “moves by governments to legalise non-medial use of cannabis have led to increased consumption without explaining the potentially serious health dangers that users face from the drug”.
MEDIA RELEASE: Celebrants Still Being Rejected Despite Assurances
Family First NZ says that people applying to be marriage celebrants continue to have their applications rejected if they do not want to officiate at same-sex ‘weddings’ due to their personal beliefs or convictions.
Media Release: Analysis of Media Coverage of Parliament Protest 2022
A new report has reviewed the media coverage of one of the 2022 Parliament Protest, and finds that the media failed in its duty to present the Protest in a fair and balanced manner.
StraightTalk – No apologies. No compromise.
Straight to the heart of the matter – no apologies, no compromise. The Straight Talk panel discusses and debates the key issues without any constraints.
Literary Revisionism Strikes Again with Dahl Books
Publishers hired ‘sensitivity readers’ to ‘scrutinise the text’ and modernise the narrative to suit new PC standards that a modern world apparently requires.
Media Release: Family Breakdown Costing Taxpayer $2b p.a.
A new report estimates that the fiscal cost to the taxpayer of family breakdown and decreasing marriage rates has been estimated at around $2 billion (around $520 per taxpayer) in 2020-2021.
Drag Queens – ‘Adult Entertainment’ Targeted at Children
Our children are being bombarded by ‘sexuality and gender’ messaging 24/7. Online, in the classroom1, everywhere. It’s a battle to indoctrinate the minds of our children.
Talking About Abortion With Others – By Olivia Boyd
Our teenage writer Olivia Boyd discusses how abortion can be an emotionally charged issue to discuss, making it daunting to approach the topic with friends and family.
Young Person: Use Your Vote – By Olivia Boyd
Please read Olivia Boyd’s article, encouraging young people to look at which parties and candidates are the best options, and carefully consider how they vote.
Legalising Assisted Dying May Have Unintended Consequences
Please read Olivia’s article on the unintended consequences of legalising assisted dying…
PARENT GUIDE: The Battle For Your Child’s Innocence
As children prepare to return to the classroom, Family First has just released a Parent Guide – on how to protect your children from the state’s radical sexuality and gender ideologies in schools.
The Government pushes forward with first step of controversial ‘hate speech’ laws
Controversial “hate-speech” laws continue to be proposed by the Labour Government under the pretence of ‘the public good’.
Mental health education (with gender ideology)
“Mental health education and hauora: Teaching interpersonal skills, resilience, and wellbeing” is a resource released in 2018 that is supposed to teach “children and young …
Cannabis use falling since Referendum outcome
Great news. Past-year and weekly use of cannabis continues to fall since the public debate on legalisation, according to the latest NZ Health Survey results.
Caution Over Fertility Rate & Ex-Nuptial Births
Media Release – Family First NZ warns that the declining marriage and fertility rates and increase in ex-nuptial births are setting up a ‘perfect storm’ for negative social consequences in New Zealand.
Cost Of Living Top Concern Of Kiwis – Poll
A new nationwide survey has found the cost of living is by far the most pressing concern of New Zealanders at the moment.
Why speaking into the ‘Public Square’ is so important
Our democracy desperately needs a vibrant public square in which conservative truths are shared and destructive ideologies challenged.
Social media ‘influencers’ – a note to my teenage peers
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 …
New Report Measures Father Absence in NZ
Thousands of New Zealand children struggle with having no father in their lives, and a new report from Family First finds little change since 1998 when it was described as the ‘greatest social challenge facing New Zealanders’.
Trans kids likely going through a phase, advises NHS
Medical experts at the UK’s National Health Service have now admitted that “most children who think they are transgender are going through a ‘transient phase’ and will grow out of it.”
US Study – Marijuana and hallucinogen use by young adults reaches all-time high
The US National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) recently published the results of their annual Monitoring the Future (MTF) panel study. The results are very …
Cannabis use during pregnancy likely to cause mental health problems in children
Children whose mothers used cannabis during pregnancy may be more likely to develop mental health problems such as ADHD and aggressive behaviour, a new study …
Belgium – physically healthy 23 yr old woman suffering PTSD is euthanised
Yet another tragic story that highlights the dangers of liberal euthanasia laws (aka “assisted suicide”). A Belgian woman, aged 23, was recently euthanised after being …
Rapid rise of kiwi children being prescribed puberty blockers
Data released by Pharmac shows exponential growth in the number of kiwi children being prescribed puberty blockers, despite concerns about safety. In fact, New Zealand …
Why we shouldn’t be pardoning or decriminalising cannabis use in NZ
“Progressives” are forever trying to loosen our laws and ultimately make society more liberal. They want to dismantle the foundations upon which much of western …
Christian CEO “cancelled” after one day in the job
Surely Diversity & Inclusion can’t co-exist with Cancel Culture? The two must be mutually exclusive, right? Well unfortunately the Diversity & Inclusion agenda doesn’t roll …
Pro-life families create a culture that values all life – 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 in attendance. Next year’s event will be even bigger, and we look forward to seeing you there.
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 …
Youth Mental Health – New Report Uncovers ‘Alarming’ Data
MEDIA RELEASE – 4 September 2022 Family First’s latest report Child and Youth Mental Health: why New Zealand’s young lead the developed world in poor …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 explores the UNICEF claim.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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