Research & Issues
The role of Family First is to promote and advance research and policies which support marriage, families, and safe communities as foundational to a strong and enduring society. Read our Research Reports and our Summary Papers on key issues.
Research & Issues
The role of Family First is to promote and advance research and policies which support marriage, families, and safe communities as foundational to a strong and enduring society. Read our Research Reports and our Summary Papers on key issues.
Research & Key Issues
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Parent Guide – Gender (2020)
Responding To The Transgender Issue – Parent Resource Guide Released 2 February 2020 DOWNLOAD the Full Report Media Release: New Parent Resource Guide on Transgender …
Fertility (2019)
Families: Ever Fewer or No Children, How Worried Should We Be? Released 30 August 2019 DOWNLOAD the Full Report Media Release: Pros and Cons Of “All-Time …
Children Transitioning (2018)
CHILDREN TRANSITIONING: Childhood Gender Dysphoria – A paediatrician’s warning to New Zealand Released 19 October 2018 Executive Summary Full Report Media Release: “Paediatrician Warns That Medical Pathway For …
Why Fathers Matter (2018)
WHY FATHERS MATTER Released 31 August 2018 Executive Summary Full Report Media Release: “Good Fathers Are Vital For Optimal Child Development – Report“ For additional copies, please contact …
Family Dinners (2018)
IT’S TIME FOR DINNER The Effect of Regular Family Dinners on Family Life Released 27 July 2018 Executive Summary Full Report Media Release”Call for Public Health campaign …
Imprisonment (2018)
IMPRISONMENT & FAMILY STRUCTURE What is the evidence telling us? Released 15 June 2018 Executive Summary Full Report Media Release “Prison Rates Reflect Weakening Of Family Structure“ For …
Why Mothers Matter (2018)
WHY MOTHERS MATTER Released 11 May 2018 Full Report Media Release – “Why Mothers Matter” Report Celebrates Role Of Mothers“ For additional copies, please contact …
Abortion & Health of Women (2018)
ABORTION AND THE PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH OF WOMEN A review of the evidence for health professionals Released 23 March 2018 Full Report Media Release …
Child Abuse (2016)
CHILD ABUSE & FAMILY STRUCTURE What is the evidence telling us? Released 29 November 2016 Executive Summary Full Report Media Release “Child Abuse: Don’t Mention Family Structure“ For additional …
Our Research
Family First is a leading voice on family issues in the media and public domain. Our research is commissioned to educate, promote and advance further research on policies which support marriage, families, and safe communities as foundational to a strong and enduring society. Family First also hosts conferences and brings in international experts; produces and publishes relevant and stimulating material in newspapers, magazines, and other media; and enables families to make submissions to local and central government on issues affecting them. Our goal is to participate in social analysis and debate, and advocate for families regarding public policy and laws.
Check out our fact sheets summarising the key issues facing New Zealand society.
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