Stuff co.nz 12 August 2019 Family First Comment: “People with Down syndrome need to feel loved and included.” #chooselife www.lovethemboth.nz All Blacks stars, the Barrett brothers, have shared the story of their 16-year-old sister Zara – a teenager who is “funny, cheeky, very honest” – and has Down syndrome. “She’s so honest, and we love that about her,” Beauden Barrett said of his little sister, who…
August 2019 It was a dark and shameful day today as 94 members of Parliament voted for a radical bill that attempts to remove any legal recognition or protection of the unborn child, and introduces one of the most radical abortion laws in the world. Below is the voting record. We are very very grateful for…
Voice For Life 8 August 2019 Dear New Zealand MP’s, As a health professional who has previously participated in late term abortions I urge you to vote NO to decriminalising abortion. Already in the last 10 years approximately 800 late term abortions have been performed on the grounds of “danger to mental health”. These perceived…
Media Release 7 August 2019 Family First NZ says that the proposed abortion law reforms will result in the ability of teenagers to self-refer for an abortion with no notification to their parents or guardian and no effective safeguards. “The Government is telling parents it’s none of their business if their teenage wants to keep…
Media Release 7 August 2019 Family First NZ says that proposed abortion law reform will lead to more late term abortions, and radical abortion groups have no problem with abortions at any time for any reason. “Currently the Crimes Act allows for an abortion after 20 weeks gestation only in exceptional circumstances. Official Information Act…
NZ Herald 5 August 2019 Family First Comment: “Meanwhile, conservative lobby group Family First has vowed to run a strong campaign against the legislation. “Under the current law, an unborn child is at least afforded some recognition and minimal legal protection. In contrast, these proposals will give the unborn child the same status as an appendix, tonsils…
Media Release Saving Downs 5 August 2019 Down syndrome advocacy group Saving Downs have condemned the New Zealand Government’s new abortion bill which, if it becomes law, will introduce abortion for abortion right through to birth for babies with disabilities. Under section 187A of the Crimes Act there is currently a gestational time limit of…
Stuff co.nz 4 August 2019 Family First Comment: “if his mother had listened to the advice of health professionals when her prenatal test for genetic disorders came back positive 25 years ago, Bill would have been terminated. “I’m so pleased that I managed to get off the conveyer belt. I’m really grateful every day because my son’s just…