News & Media Releases
Media coverage of the March For Life NZ
Hundreds of pro-life advocates take to Wellington’s streets in opposition of abortion reform Stuff co.nz 8 December 2018 Several pro-life organisations have joined forces to ensure their voices are heard when it comes to the hot-button topic of abortion. Organised by five groups, the March for Life – touted as a counter-protest to this a similar pro-choice…
Mum’s powerful open-letter to doctor who said ‘sorry’ after giving Down syndrome diagnosis
Stuff co.nz 8 December 2018 Family First Comment: “You were the one that saw her as a diagnosis and all we saw was our new precious daughter.” she said. #ChooseLife A US mum has written a powerful open letter to the doctor who said “sorry” after diagnosing her baby daughter with Down syndrome. Texas mum Amber Rojas,…
Doctors to fight new abortion law
NZ Herald 3 December 2018 Family First Comment: “For the same reason that patients have a right not to be coerced into receiving treatment, doctors and nurses have a right not to be coerced into providing it.” Correct! www.ChooseLife.nz Group opposes any moves that erode rights in dealing with patients seeking terminations, writes Claire Trevett. A…
Damien Hirst delivers controversy with giant uterus sculptures at Qatar hospital
The Guardian 19 November 2018 Family First Comment: Impressive! “Named The Miraculous Journey, it shows a foetus growing in the womb and culminates with a 14-metre (46ft) newborn.” #BiologyMatters www.ChooseLife.nz Health authorities at a hospital in Qatar are braced for an outcry after unveiling 14 giant bronze sculptures by British artist Damien Hirst that graphically chart the voyage…
Minister Didn’t Want Full Report On Abortion – Law Commission
Media Release 21 November 2018 The Law Commission has made a stunning admission today to the Justice Select Committee that the Minister of Justice Andrew Little didn’t want a full report on abortion laws, was only interested in a ministerial briefing paper for shifting the law in a liberal direction, and that the public were…
How liberal is Simon Bridges really?
NewsHub 19 November 2018 Family First Comment: If being ‘conservative’ means being against drugs and for life, then be 100% ‘conservative’, Simon. www.ChooseLife.nz www.SayNopeToDope.nz www.RejectAssistedSuicide.nz On Monday morning AM Show host Duncan Garner quizzed the 42-year-old on a few thorny topics currently before Parliament. Abortion Perhaps surprisingly, one of the biggest wedge issues between liberals and…
We love them both
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…
Little Buttons
Little Buttons is a short documentary that explores an untold side of abortion; the grieving process. It follows the stories of three brave women as they share their own experiences and the personal journeys they each took toward healing.
Trump encourages adoption: “every child – born or unborn – is wanted and loved”
LifeSite News 2 November 2018 Family First Comment: Superb comments from President Trump “Adoption is a blessing for all involved. It provides needed relief to birth parents, who may not, for whatever reason, be in a position to raise a child. It fosters loving homes for children. It enables individuals to grow their families and share…
Concerns Kiwis using ‘potentially life threatening’ illegally imported abortion kits
TVNZ One News 5 November 2018 A doctor who performs abortions in Christchurch says she’s “disturbed” people are illegally importing abortion medicine. Last year, 39 “kits” containing abortion medicines mifepristone and/or misoprostol were seized at the border, according to regulator Medsafe. The pills induce miscarriage and are used for early medical abortions for women up…
Dr. Anthony Levatino Destroys Abortion in 2 Minutes
Dr. Antony Levatino who performed over 1,000 abortions testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing about Planned Parenthood’s medical procedures. Planned Parenthood has been under fire after videos were released showing how the mega abortion provider sold fetal tissue to researchers. Dr. Levatino gave this expert testimony in 2015. Hear the reason he no longer…
Women who’ve had abortions warn over law reform
Radio NZ Morning Report 6 November 2018 As proposals to decriminalise abortion are underway, a group of women who have had abortions took out newspaper advertisements urging Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to be cautious about reform. The ads were partly-funded by anti-abortion group Family First. Barbara Hill is one of the women. She talks to Susie…