The conviction of a 15 year old for manslaughter for throwing rocks off a motorway bridge raises greater issues than just the tragic actions of the teenager. “This was a …
Family First releases ‘Principles of Family’
Family First has released its ‘Principles of Family’ – 11 principles highlighting the meaning and significance of the term ‘family’. It has been adapted from “The Natural Family: A Manifesto” …
BSA unable to judge good taste
The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA), in releasing its decision on the South Park “Bl***y Mary” episode, has proved that it is unable to represent the community as a whole, and …
Family First calls for resignation of Children’s Commissioner
The Family First Lobby is calling for the Children’s Commissioner to resign, as a result of her comments regarding child abuse and the Kahui murders. (Press Release dated 27 June …
Answer to Abuse – better funding for non-governmental social service agencies
The Family First Lobby is calling on the government, in the wake of the Kahui murders and the call for greater prevention of child abuse, to invest in the thousands …
Tragic child abuse case brings focus on real causes
The tragic deaths of the Kahui twins have brought into sharp focus the real causes of child abuse in NZ. “While we waste energy and time on attempting to change …
Abortion figures a tragedy for teens and families
The abortion figures for 2005 released by Statistics NZ today paint a terrible picture for our teenagers. Since 1990, the number of 11-14 year olds having an abortion has increased …
Parents given clear warning about effect of anti-smacking Bill
Ruby Harrold-Claesson, a Swedish lawyer, who defends families in Sweden who are being prosecuted and who are having their children taken from them under the Swedish no-smacking legislation, sounded a …
UN document on physical punishment supports retaining s59.
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child shows absolute confusion in its latest statement on violence against children. (Committee on the Rights of the Child – 42nd Session, …
Ruby Harrold-Claesson – Swedish Lawyer – being brought to NZ by Coalition Section 59
She is coming to NZ to testify before the NZ Select Committee. Ruby is being brought out by Coalition Section 59, a group of over 150 concerned Community and Lobby …