Category Archives: Protecting Children

Hon Simon Bridges disappoints

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

Last Friday I attended Family First’s 2018 Forum on the Family. It was an excellent day well attended by around 300 people from all over New Zealand. There were great speakers on some key issues. However perhaps the most enlightening … Continue reading →

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Its time for new things in NZ politics

Posted on June 28, 2018 by

It is time for new things in New Zealand politics. There is an urgent need for leadership on the key family values issues that are foundational to the wellbeing of our children and the welfare of the people of New … Continue reading →

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Children’s Commissioner promoting ideology not well-being

Posted on April 15, 2018 by

According to Children’s Commissioner, one of the keys for the Government’s proposed new strategy on child well-being is ensuring its serves all children – including those of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity. Having a stable family life with a … Continue reading →

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94 Child deaths – “diversity” isn’t working

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

Eight years – 94 child abuse deaths.  These were the numbers reported this week at the inquest into the violent death of three year old Moko in 2015. Family “diversity” isn’t working. Little official attention will be paid to the … Continue reading →

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The real election “hole” – family values

Posted on September 26, 2017 by

During the election campaign much was made of the apparent “hole” in one party’s fiscal plan. However the real hole was elsewhere – the total lack of attention given to the values that build strong families. Any discussion of this … Continue reading →

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Family values cheaper than “social investment”

Posted on May 3, 2017 by

The PM would find investing in family values a lot cheaper than his much vaunted “social investment” approach. A values approach would also be more effective. Today another $321 million was budgeted for “investment” into programmes to help pick up … Continue reading →

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NZ doing the right thing in Iraq

Posted on June 21, 2016 by

Doing the right thing in Iraq – my latest blog at RenewNZ Continue reading →

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