Defending life, faith and family

At Family Life International NZ we’re working to build a culture of life and a civilisation of love by promoting and defending the dignity of human life from conception to natural death, and marriage and the natural family. We achieve our mission through prayer, education and service.

Join us in our life-giving pro-life and pro-family mission!

Join the movement that brings hope and saves lives!

Get involved by participating in the events and pro-life training opportunities below.

Events

Close-up of baby feet with text promoting the '40 Days for Life' campaign and the message 'This Lent Help Save Lives!'

40 Days for Life

Ash Wednesday – 18 February to
Palm Sunday – 29 March, 2026
Join the street vigil in Auckland or pray in solidarity wherever you are by becoming a Prayer Partner.

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Hands holding a religious communion host with text overlay reading 'Mass for Life and Adoration'.

Mass for Life

Saturday 7 March, 2026 | 9am
Holy Family Catholic Church
94 Taikata Rd, Te Atatu Peninsula
Auckland

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A close-up of a person's hand holding a candle and a flyer for a candlelight vigil for the unborn, with a soft focus background.

Palm Sunday Candlelight Vigil

Sunday 29 March, 2026 | 7:30pm
Potters Park
Corner of Dominion and Balmoral Roads
Balmoral, Auckland

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A brochure titled 'Life & Suffering in the Face of Euthanasia' featuring two hands clasped together, symbolizing support and compassion.

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Infographic displaying statistics on euthanasia and assisted suicide in New Zealand from November 2021 to June 2025, highlighting key data such as deaths, applications, demographics, and financial claims.
Cover of 'Family Life' magazine featuring two babies sleeping together.
Infographic displaying statistics on induced abortions in New Zealand for 2023, including procedure types, reported numbers, and exclusion zones.

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Gianna's Choice Pregnancy Options and Support

About FLI

Family Life International NZ Team

The Family Life International NZ team includes, among others, Dame Colleen Bayer, Fr Linus Clovis, Michelle Kaufman, and Clare McClean.

Staff are available to speak on a variety of pro-life and pro-family topics such as abortion contraception, assisted suicide and euthanasia, sex education, responding to the duty to defend life, and our work.  Please contact the office for more information or to request a speaker.

Gianna’s Choice Pregnancy Options and Support

Gianna’s Choice Pregnancy Options and Support is a service which aims to reach abortion vulnerable women throughout New Zealand.  Previously known as Family Life Crisis Pregnancy Centre and run by Family Life International NZ for more than 20 years, Gianna’s Choice Centres can be found in Auckland and Wellington.  These Centres are supported by the Mobile Life Centre.

Recent News

Abortion in New Zealand 2024: A Disturbing Normalisation of the Unthinkable

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The Ministry of Health’s 2024 report on induced abortions in New Zealand highlights a distressing trend, with 17,785 abortions performed, showing a 9% increase. Early Medical Abortions dominate, accounting for 67%. The report raises concerns about transparency, increasing late-term abortions, and the psychological impact on families, urging societal reflection on abortion practices.

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