14 November, 2018

Media Release 15 November 2018  Family First NZ is labelling a decision by Auckland Council’s events group (ATEED) to defund the Auckland Santa Parade as scroogey and a politically correct hijack of one of the city’s most iconic annual events. “Despite being a major event which has attracted hundreds of thousands of children for years, and...

14 November, 2018

Legalised dope is a licence for Big Marijuana to exploit young people Bob McCoskrie - National Director, Family First NZ Published in the Dominion Post 15 November 2018 In August I visited Colorado to see first-hand the effects of legalised marijuana. I quickly realised that the drug has come a long way since the days of Cheech &...

12 November, 2018

It is vital that politicians fully understand that any moves to lessen the rights of the unborn child will be met with fierce opposition! We must speak up loud and strong for the defenceless. For this reason (and thanks to your support!), we were honoured to be able to financially support the Open Letter to Jacinda...

8 November, 2018

Media Release 8 November 2018  Family First NZ says that Philip Nitschke should not be allowed in the country and the police should be shutting down any meetings he is holding in New Zealand. “At a time when we are desperate to do everything we can to lower our unacceptable and tragic rates of suicide, Nitschke...

4 November, 2018

Media Release 5 November 2018  Family First NZ is concerned that the politicians are taking so long to deal with the urgent social issue of pornography harm in society, and are also continuing to call for a truly independent Expert Panel to investigate and provide solutions for families. The Select Committee has been considering a 22,334-written...

3 November, 2018

Media Release 4 November 2018 A group of women who have all experienced abortion have today published an open letter to the Prime Minster, Jacinda Ardern. It is thought to be the first time in New Zealand history a group of post-abortive women have spoken publicly about the issue – and follows the release of the...

28 October, 2018

Media Release 28 October 2018 Family First NZ says that the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will have to reject all three options put forward by the Law Commission on abortion laws if she is to keep her pre-election promise. At the Newstalk ZB’s Leaders Breakfast just before the election, Jacinda Ardern said:  “Yes I think abortion should...

27 October, 2018

Media Release 27 October 2018 Family First NZ is shocked to hear that the Minister of Justice Andrew Little has not moved to strongly denounce sex selection abortions – a practice which involves sex discrimination primarily against girls. In comments on Newshub Nation this morning, he said in response to concerns about the options put forward...

30 April, 2017

Have a watch of our new promo video - 10 years in 10 minutes. It showcases Family First NZ speaking up on family issues in the media and public domain over the past few years – just a small sampling of the many issues we’ve covered. We hope you enjoy it!