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New report says NZ needs better data on stepfamilies

29 June, 2020

Media Release 30 June 2020 Many children’s lives today are marked by family turmoil. They live with parents who experience multiple relationship transitions leading to fractured family and friend networks, changes of neighbourhoods and schools. These children live with loss and torn loyalties which may affect them into adulthood. Yet, surprisingly little is known about...

Rising Violence In Schools Should Be No Surprise

25 June, 2020

Media Release 26 June 2020 Family First NZ says that rising violence in primary schools should be no surprise, and their recent analysis of the anti-smacking law revealed that not only has the ban failed to reduce the harm perpetrated against children, but it has increased the harm inflicted by children. The report “A Dog’s Breakfast:...

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Why Won’t Labour & Greens Tackle Harms of Porn 24 June, 2020 Media Release 24 June 2020 Family First NZ is gutted that Labour and Greens want to turn a blind eye to the harms of pornography. “We already know there’s a problem. The annual cost of sexual violence ($1.2 billion). It’s clearly time for urgent solutions,” says Bob McCoskrie, National Director of Family First NZ. “Society is starting... Read more NEW REPORT: Smacking Law Has Increased Harm Inflicted BY Children 4 June, 2020 Media Release 5 June 2020 An updated analysis of the anti-smacking law passed into law just 13 years ago says that not only has the ban failed to reduce the harm perpetrated against children, but it has increased the harm inflicted by children. The report “A DOG'S BREAKFAST: New Zealand’s Anti-Smacking Law 13 Years On” examines... Read more Call For Support For Women With Post-Abortion Grief 26 May, 2020 Media Release 27 May 2020 Family First NZ today called on politicians in a select committee to amend a private members bill which allows for bereavement leave for a miscarriage to be extended to allow support for women with post-abortion grief. The wording of the previous proposed legislative change was that leave would be available when... Read more Proposed Cannabis Law Fails Public Health & Safety Test 19 May, 2020 Media Release 20 May 2020 With the help of senior lawyers, the SayNopeToDope campaign has analysed the proposed legislation - Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill - that would be introduced if NZ’ers voted to legalise the recreational use of cannabis in the upcoming referendum. The 4-page summary, Analysis – Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill, highlights significant... Read more WATCH – A Voice for Families 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! Read more Family First NZ - The Family Watchdog 10 October, 2016 5 REASONS WHY NZ FAMILIES NEED THEIR OWN WATCHDOG 1. BUSY FAMILIES AREN’T ALWAYS AWARE – mums and dads are so busy doing school drop-offs, keeping the house in order, working and paying the bills etc that they often can’t keep up with all the issues that may affect them or that they are passionate... Read more WATCH: Mum on a Mission 24 November, 2014 THE YOUTUBE VIDEO POLITICIANS DON'T WANT NZ PARENTS TO SEE In 2007, politicians changed the laws making it illegal for parents to use smacking as form of correction with their children. The referendum in 2009 revealed that 87% of New Zealanders opposed this move believing that it wouldn't solve genuine child abuse but would lead... Read more

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MEDIA RELEASE

New report says NZ needs better data on stepfamilies
30 June, 2020
Rising Violence In Schools Should Be No Surprise
26 June, 2020
Why Won’t Labour & Greens Tackle Harms of Porn
24 June, 2020
NEW REPORT: Smacking Law Has Increased Harm Inflicted BY Children
5 June, 2020
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