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.
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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Anita’s story – I’m not a politician, just a very concerned mum
I do not normally voice personal opinions on social media but I cannot stay quiet when our government is steadily making decisions that remove my ...
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Four legal opinions on the proposed bill (including two Govt ones)
There are FOUR important legal opinions you should read about the proposed ban on conversion therapy. Note - these are NOT written by Bob McCoskrie ...
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Breaking News – Texas bans all abortions beyond 6 six weeks of pregnancy.
Stunning news as Texas bans all abortions beyond 6 six weeks of pregnancy. This is a watershed moment in the fight to save the lives ...
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USA – School’s “Gender Support Plan” kept secret from parents
Yet another report of state schools knowingly changing a child’s name and ‘gender’ at school, without informing the parents. The school followed a “Gender Support ...
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Rise in teenage girls wanting to change gender
As our Government seeks to ban ‘Conversion Therapy’, while at the same time supporting the use of puberty blockers and gender reassignment surgery, we need ...
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‘Conversion Therapy’ Bill Will Restrict Personal Autonomy – Legal Opinion
Media Release 29 August 2021 Family First NZ has released a legal opinion on the proposed law to ban ‘conversion therapy’ bill which says that ...
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Study shows sperm decline in marijuana smokers, and higher risk of stroke
Yet more research confirming what we already know, that dope is detrimental to our health and wellbeing in many different ways. A recent study found ...
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Expert says ‘Conversion Therapy’ ban will be “scaring therapists away from troubled adolescents”
A family law and child protection expert says our proposed 'Conversion Therapy' ban will scare away therapists - "this is no time for the NZ ...
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Christian Doctor under attack for his beliefs
A doctor, with a wife and two young children, has been suspended by the Medical Board Australia, and has been out of work for two ...
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What if parents don’t want their children vaccinated?
Last week’s announcement by the Government that 12-15 year olds can now be vaccinated against Covid-19, potentially without parental consent, raised numerous questions and concerns ...
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Challenge to US abortion laws – could we see a momentous decision?
A case is currently before the US Supreme Court, the outcome of which could be “absolutely momentous” and a godsend for unborn babies - by ...
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Success, as Government quietly changes policy on parental consent
One of the common themes of our recent Forum on the Family is the need to push back on some of the divisive and destructive ...
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Submission Guide for opposing proposed ban on ‘conversion therapy’
This guide takes you through the simple steps for making a submission, opposing the proposed ban on conversion therapy.
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Netflix film yet another thinly veiled attack on Christianity
Netflix does a ‘hit-job’ on Christianity with a poorly constructed ‘documentary’ called Pray Away, which attempts to document the work of Christian ministries involved in ...
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BBC criticised by transgender teacher, for pushing dangerous pro-trans content onto children
Don’t think this isn’t happening in New Zealand too - Mega-broadcaster BBC used to be regarded as one of the world’s leading broadcasters, renowned for ...
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Experts ‘slam’ puberty blockers as reckless, dangerously tinkering with nature
How safe are puberty blockers for our children? As our Government goes full speed ahead into banning so-called ‘Conversion Therapy’ (while at the same time ...
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Media Release – PM’s advice conflicts with Health Ministry on parental consent
Family First NZ is calling on the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to clear up confusing and contradictory advice being received by families about parental consent ...
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Government Erodes Parental Role With Vaccine Advice
Family First NZ is disturbed by advice being given by the Ministry of Health regarding the booking of vaccinations for COVID-19 for children.
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No to Euthanasia – Catholic hospitals and aged care services say No
A Catholic network of hospitals and aged care services has stepped up a campaign demanding access to quality palliative care for all Queenslanders before euthanasia ...
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Gallup poll – Record numbers of Americans trying marijuana
If you believed the fanciful ‘claims’ of drug advocates in NZ and thought that liberalising drug laws wouldn’t lead to increased use…. think again. A ...
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DC Police Chief says Marijuana “undoubtedly” tied to rise in violent crime
DC Police Chief reveals the truth about marijuana - “it's undoubtedly" tied to a rise in violent crime”. Despite the fanciful and delusional “theories” of ...
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Research – Immediate skin-to-skin contact improves premature babies’ survival chance
A ground-breaking study discovered that immediate skin-to-skin contact significantly increases a premature baby’s chances of survival.
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Kids’ mental health suffers after just two hours of screen time
New global research has found excess screen time and a lack of physical activity is harming the mental health of adolescents.
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Medicinal cannabis company suffered serious security breach
This is not a good look for a company that will be one of the main producers of medical marijuana in New Zealand. Not only ...
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NZ’s teen birth rate: Time to stop worrying about it?
Media Release 16 August 2021 A new report examining New Zealand’s teen birth rate has just been released, and says that since 2008 New Zealand’s ...
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4yr olds can change gender
Extract from Daily Mail: Children as young as four will be able to change their gender at school without their parents’ consent under guidance introduced in ...
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Female Preacher Falsely Arrested – Wins Case
Extract from My Christian Daily: “Miss Lewis was arrested under Section 4 of the Public Order Act for making homophobic and racist comments, despite evidence ...
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Calls for elimination of biological sex on passports
Here’s an extract from an article published by The Daily Signal: “Designating sex on birth certificates as male or female, and making that information available ...
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Cannabis causes painful sickening illness
Watch this video and read the article, published by Parents Opposed to Pot … Now that cannabis is legal in many States, emergency rooms around ...
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Ireland – Bill to ban conversion therapy poses problems for therapists
The Irish Times 9 August 2021 Family First Comment: Asking the right questions: “Gender dysphoria may have many underlying causes not necessarily related to being transgender. ...
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PM admits parents may face charges under conversion therapy’ bill
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern doesn’t rule out parents facing charges under conversion therapy ban NewsHub 9 August 2021 Family First Comment: “National stood alone last week ...
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MEDIA RELEASE: Yes, parents can be prosecuted – PM
Media Release 10 August 2021 Family First NZ says that despite continuous attempts by the supporters of the proposed ‘conversion therapy’ ban to suppress the ...
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The media’s distortion of public debate – revealed
This is a disturbing example of how the media does their question line on issues that they ‘should’ be independent on, but are anything but. ...
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Increase in cannabis consumption likely if decriminalised in Australia says new study
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre 26 July 2021 Family First Comment: No surprise eh “A new Australian study has found that an estimated 4.2% ...
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Harvard Law pushes “polyamory and the law”
Harvard Law Today 3 August 2021 Family First Comment: As predicted…. Here it comes: “Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition, also known as PLAC, was established in the ...
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Teen pregnancy rate halves in 20 years
Changing age of motherhood: Teen pregnancy rate halves in 20 years, as more women give birth in their 40s Stuff co.nz 9 August 2021 Family ...
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MEDIA RELEASE: Obviously we want to criminalise parents – Bill advocate
Media Release 7 August 2021 Family First NZ says that despite claims of some politicians in Parliament on Thursday, the proposed ‘conversion therapy’ ban will ...
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Is sharp drop in marriages in 2020 due to COVID?
COVID-19 likely cause of sharp drop in marriages in 2020 Stats NZ 5 August 2021 Family First Comment: We won’t truly know until this time next ...
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