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.
The next National Party leader… where do they stand on key family issues?
With the sudden departure of Judith Collins from the leadership of the National Party, the battle is now on for a new leader (and ultimately …
NZ Crime Statistics and the ‘3 Strikes Law’
THE PROBLEM The latest NZ National Survey of Victims and Crime shows that 29% of adults had been a victim of crime at least once …
MEDIA RELEASE: Push for Rapid Antigen Testing Succeeding
Progress in Push for Rapid Antigen Testing Family First NZ is welcoming the Government’s intention to allow rapid antigen testing – a move which could save …
3 Strikes Law
Family First NZ says that the proposed scrapping of the Three Strikes Law will only be celebrated by repeat violent offenders, but it will do nothing to protect families and communities.
MEDIA RELEASE: Only 1 in 4 support scrapping of ‘Three Strikes’ law
The Labour government had no public mandate for scrapping 3 Strikes. A poll has found that just 25% of New Zealanders want the ‘Three Strikes’ law repealed, including just 29% of Labour voters. Almost half of Labour voters want the law retained.
Woke Westpac ‘cancels’ men from their branding
You’d assume that many of Westpac NZ’s customers are men, as well as kiwi families that include fathers? But not if you view Westpac’s website and printed marketing materials. Kiwi men appear to be out-of-favour with one of our largest banks.
MEDIA RELEASE: “Vaccine OR Testing” Petition Reaches 70,000+
The petition “Don’t Divide Us” has now reached more than 70,000 signatures. Launched two weeks ago, the petition says “We oppose the ‘no jab no …
The advert that the Sunday papers weren’t that keen on you seeing
We tried to place this full page advertisement in the 2 national Sunday newspapers today (Herald on Sunday and Sunday Star Times). But both of …
The Ministry of Health released this – but hoped you wouldn’t notice
When a public service doesn’t want people to see a publication, they release it late on a Friday when the media are celebrating the end of the week and have all but checked out. It’s a common well-known practice. On Friday, the Ministry of Health did exactly that. They released THIS …
MEDIA RELEASE: Strong support for testing, so kiwis can keep jobs – Poll
A nationwide poll has found significant support from New Zealanders for regular testing to be allowed as an option so that kiwis can keep their jobs. In the poll of 1,000 New Zealanders surveyed by Curia Market Research, respondents were asked: Do you support or oppose an employer being able to sack a staff member, purely because the staff member has not had a Covid-19 vaccine?
Bob McCoskrie launches new series of hard-hitting ‘5-min’ videos
As part of his McBlog channel, Bob McCoskrie has launched a new series of ‘bite-sized’ videos where he discusses the latest issues to do with …
Experts have concerns about ‘Gender Self-ID’ in New Zealand
Here is a brilliant article written by Jan Rivers and Jill Abigail, titled ‘Gender self-ID raises complex questions. It’s not transphobic to ask them’ The …
MEDIA RELEASE: More than 50,000 signatures on “Vaccine OR Testing” petition
MEDIA RELEASE 13 November 2021 More than 50,000 signatures on “Vaccine OR Testing” petition The petition “Don’t Divide Us” has reached 50,000 signatures in just …
Survey Finds that Porn Use Decreases Relationship Satisfaction
USA – A new national survey published today reports that one in five couples have experienced conflict in their relationship related to pornography and that porn …
MEDIA RELEASE: Govt continues with its ‘Soft On Crime’ agenda
Family First NZ says that the proposed scrapping of the Three Strikes Law will only be celebrated by repeat violent offenders, but it will do nothing to protect families and communities from worsening levels of family harm, violent crimes and gun violence.
The Government’s vaccination mandates are seeing people lose their livelihoods
New Zealand is becoming a class-based society – the vaccinated and the unvaccinated. When interviewed on the subject of two classes of people with different …
D-Day for unvaccinated teachers and health workers
D Day will not be some kind of December 1st Freedom Day. Instead, this coming Tuesday is the first deadline for health and education workers …
More palliative care funding wanted as assisted dying becomes legal
1News 7 Nov 2021 Palliative care professor Rod MacLeod said despite the Act being called “End of Life Choice”, there would be some people who …
MEDIA RELEASE: “Vaccine OR Testing” Campaign Launched
MEDIA RELEASE 8 November 2021 “Don’t Div ide Us” Campaign Launched dontdivideus.nz A family advocate and an educational leader (also a registered nurse with a …
MEDIA RELEASE: “ANZSPM does not support the legalisation of euthanasia”
MEDIA RELEASE 4 November 2021 Palliative Medicine Doesn’t Include Euthanasia – ANZSPM The peak body for palliative medicine in New Zealand and Australia has released …
Media Release: Growing Problem Of A Teen Transgender Trend
Official data shows that an increasing number of young people are being diagnosed with gender identity issues, are receiving puberty blockers, but that the numbers formally diagnosed as opposed to self-diagnosed actually indicate a youth fad which parents, schools and health professionals should be alert to.
MEDIA RELEASE: Select Committee Farewells Biology on Birth Certificates
MEDIA RELEASE 3 November 2021 Select Committee Farewells Biology on Birth Certificates The Governance and Administration Select Committee has confirmed its support for a law …
Open Letter to Totara Hospice re: End of Life Choice Act
We are writing to express our concern that you will be one of the only hospices in New Zealand offering euthanasia and assisted suicide under the new law to come into force on Sunday 7 November. As a loved and trusted service which has served the South Auckland community for 40 years, we respectfully ask that you reconsider your decision.
Auckland hospice prepares for assisted dying
On TVNZ Q&A over the weekend, they featured the euthanasia issue which comes into law in a week. But rather than speaking to both sides …
UK – Prayer might not be outlawed under ‘Conversion Therapy’ ban
The newly-launched Let Us Pray campaign, led by The Christian Institute, has urged the Government not to cave into the demands of activists who want …
Vaping ‘hooks’ teens on nicotine. Funded by Big Tobacco
A product designed to counter the dangers of smoking was instead cleverly marketed at teens and ultimately taken over by Big Tobacco. Juul Labs, Inc. …
Rise in use of marijuana to treat anxiety and depression. For better or worse?
Marijuana consumption is on the rise, and that includes increased use of medicinal cannabis. The most common use of cannabis is to treat anxiety, depression …
An Open Letter to Fayzah Mutlib
OPEN LETTER TO FAYZAH MUTLIB On behalf of families throughout New Zealand, we offer our sincere condolences and prayers following the loss of your …
US Study – Vaping marijuana by teens doubles in last seven years; potentially permanent effects
The evidence continues to mount – more teens are vaping high-potency cannabis that can permanently damage the teenage brain. A new study, published in JAMA …
Couple making high-potency cannabis oil blow up their Kāinga Ora house
An Invercargill couple blew up part of their Kāinga Ora house resulting in $46k of damage. The judge did not impose a reparation order because of an inability to pay.
‘Counting Ourselves’ – Advocacy Research Should Be Treated With Caution
Transgender research coming out of the University of Waikato’s Trans Health Research Lab should be treated with the upmost caution because of their conclusions and policies which are contradicting what experts around the world are now saying regarding the treatment of gender dysphoria. Unfortunately, the unit is driven by activists and an agenda, rather than science and independent research. In fact, it’s now in conflict with the science.
NZ study – Rapid rise in teens using vaping with nicotine
The proliferation of vaping products is creating nicotine addiction among kiwi teens, with a new study finding more than a third of high school students have tried vaping and that they “more often or always use e-cigarettes with nicotine.”
Death caused by cocktail of MDMA & alcohol
The inquest into the death of a Hamilton man last summer has found the cause of death to be acute cardiac failure, brought on by a lethal cocktail of MDMA and alcohol.
Transgender medics warn against puberty blockers and reassignment surgery for teens
Dr Marci Bowers and Dr Erica Anderson warn that children should not be given puberty blockers, which they say could have irreversible consequences. They also …
Labour & Green MPs are misrepresenting the ‘conversion therapy’ bill
From Bob McCoskrie … Contrary to some of the narrative by supporters of the ‘conversion therapy’ bill – including Labour and Green members of the Select …
UK Study – Marijuana use linked to serious mental illness
A new study finds “highly significant associations between cannabis use and increased risks of developing common and severe mental illnesses.” In fact the results were …
Media Release – Treatment for Gender Dysphoria “Polarised”, “Mixed Evidence”
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) have released a position statement on gender dysphoria, and in it they explicitly acknowledge that “there are polarised views and mixed evidence regarding treatment options for people presenting with gender identity concerns, especially children and young people.”
Year 13 student makes excellent submission, yet he’s unfairly patronised
Blake Williams is a year 13 student. He bravely turned up before the Select Committee, expressing concern about the medical intervention of changing one’s sex, …
Relaxing drug laws will do more COVID harm, yet Dr Baker wants decriminalisation
A somewhat controversial opinion from Dr Michael Baker, as he calls for drug decriminalisation as part of effort to stamp out COVID-19. Baker also supports enlisting the help of gang leaders in the vaccine rollout.
MPs behaving badly on Select Committee
We all remember the ‘Unruly Tourists’ from 2019 … well now we’ve got ‘Unruly Politicians’ Some of the behaviour at the select committee stage …
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 persuade people that they could ‘control’ cannabis. Now they’re not interested.
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 nearly one in five people hospitalised for cyclical vomiting in the US reported concurrent cannabis use.
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 …
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 …
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 allowing “self-indentification” of gender on birth certificates.
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