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69% ‘NO’ Voters Want Law Change Not Discretion
Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 9:17 am | Family First
Family First NZ says that a poll on the response to the anti-smacking Referendum shows huge support for a law change with National and NZ First supporters most in favour, and a political party set to gain up to 12% if they make it a bottom line ... More >>
Concern at Rising Births Outside of Marriage
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 2:18 pm | Family First
Family First NZ says that latest statistics showing that the number of babies born out of wedlock last year was almost equal to the number born within marriage is alarming and requires urgent and honest debate around the benefits of marriage. More >>
Families Commission Study Ignores Important issues
Friday, 25 September 2009, 4:06 pm | Family First
Family First NZ is labelling a Families Commission report on gay and lesbian parenting as unnecessary, simply advocacy research, and a complete waste of taxpayer money. The report “We’re a family”: A study of how lesbians and gay men are creating ... More >>
Prime Minister to Face Family Groups at Forum
Friday, 18 September 2009, 9:24 am | Family First
Over 120 delegates representing 70 family-focused organisations are gathering in Auckland today for the fourth annual NZ Forum on the Family, hosted by Family First NZ. More >>
Correction Should Follow Labour Apology
Monday, 14 September 2009, 9:42 am | Family First
Family First NZ is welcoming the apology by Phil Goff for the anti-smacking law and is asking that they make good their apology by supporting an amendment to the law. “If the Labour party and Phil Goff are genuine about their remorse, then they should ... More >>
Call For National Debate On Promoting Marriage
Thursday, 10 September 2009, 9:58 am | Family First
Family First NZ is calling for a nationwide debate on promoting marriage as a result of their just-released report "21 Reasons Why Marriage Matters" which documents the psychological, social, economical and health benefits of marriage. More >>
Call for Paid Parental Leave Supported
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 10:16 am | Family First
Family First NZ is welcoming a call by the Families Commission to extend paid parental leave to at least 12 months. “The role of parents during the crucial early years of a child should be acknowledged. Families should not be pressured to return to ... More >>
Smacking Panel Must See the Real Evidence
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 10:16 am | Family First
Family First NZ is welcoming the appointment of Nigel Latta to the s59 Review Process but is concerned by his comments that he will not be meeting with any lobby groups. More >>
Key ‘Softening Ground’ For Smacking Amendment
Sunday, 6 September 2009, 11:48 am | Family First
Family First NZ says that Prime Minister John Key is ‘softening the ground’ for an amendment of the anti-smacking law after labelling the law a ‘dog’s breakfast’ and admitting that the Boscawen amendment is the solution. More >>
Victory For Family Groups
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 9:48 am | Family First
Family First NZ is welcoming a decision by Australian clothing chain Cotton On Kids to withdraw their offensive and sexualised babywear from their 17 NZ-based stores. More >>
Dictatorship or Democracy For Families?
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 9:44 am | Family First
Family First NZ is furious that the Prime Minister has effectively killed a Private Members Bill which would have reflected the wishes of the 88% who voted NO in the recent Referendum. More >>
Commission of Inquiry into Child Abuse Essential
Wednesday, 26 August 2009, 10:21 am | Family First
Family First NZ is repeating its call for a Commission of Enquiry into the unacceptable levels of child abuse and deaths in NZ. The call comes following an 18-year-old woman being charged with concealing the dead body of a child today, the death of Palmerston ... More >>
Vote Against Smacking Law Exceeds Vote For MMP
Tuesday, 25 August 2009, 2:19 pm | Family First
Family First NZ says that more NZ’ers voted against the smacking law than voted for our Electoral system to change to MMP. More >>
More Window Dressing on a Rejected Law
Tuesday, 25 August 2009, 9:17 am | Family First
Family First NZ says that the government has done more ‘compromise’ on a ‘compromise’ law but the window dressing is a cynical attempt to ignore the overwhelming majority of NZ’ers who reject the anti-smacking law. More >>
Families Commission Must Represent Families
Sunday, 23 August 2009, 12:31 pm | Family First
Family First NZ is calling on the Families Commission to represent the voice of families, not politicians, and demand that the anti-smacking law is amended to protect good parents who may use a light smack. More >>
Cabinet Ministers Urged To Speak Up
Sunday, 23 August 2009, 12:29 pm | Family First
Family First NZ is urging senior Cabinet ministers to speak up at tomorrow’s cabinet meeting and demand that the anti-smacking law be amended in accordance with the clear message of the Referendum. More >>
NO to Anti-Smacking Law – Politicians Must Listen
Saturday, 22 August 2009, 3:42 pm | Family First
Family First NZ is welcoming the result of the anti-smacking Referendum and says that it is now time for the politicians to respect the people they represent and amend the anti-smacking law. More >>
No Celebration Until Child Abuse Rate Drops
Friday, 21 August 2009, 9:21 am | Family First
Family First NZ says that irrespective of the result of the Referendum tomorrow night (Friday), there will be no celebrations from their perspective until the child abuse rates start to drop. More >>
Barnardos Founder Would Have Voted No
Thursday, 20 August 2009, 10:01 am | Family First
Family First NZ says that a biography on Barnardos founder Dr Thomas Barnardo shows that he clearly understood the difference between appropriate discipline and child abuse. More >>
Adoption Is About Best Interests of Child
Thursday, 20 August 2009, 9:58 am | Family First
Family First NZ is rejecting a call from the acting principal Family Court judge to open up adoption beyond married heterosexual couples. More >>
