First trimester abortion has become available on the West Coast of New Zealand, putting pre-born children and their mothers in the region at greater risk of harm than previously. In a recent press release, the West Coast District Health Board … Read more
Author: Michelle Kaufman
I am a Catholic mother of seven children. Blessed with an amazing husband and very supportive Mum and Dad. We live in New Zealand and are deeply involved in promoting life, faith and family through the apostolate we work for Family Life International NZ.
Government passes “safe area” legislation days out from extreme abortion law anniversary
Friday 18 March marks the second-year anniversary of the passing of the Abortion Legislation Act. It is one of the most extreme abortion laws in the world, allowing for abortion up to birth, with only a very limited test after … Read more
Dangerous new abortion ‘telehealth’ service launched
Associate Minister of Health, Ayesha Verrall has launched a new abortion “telehealth” service that will expand access to abortion, putting pregnant mothers and their pre-born children in danger. The new project, named Decide, is a joint venture between the Ministry … Read more
Safe Area Bill passes second reading
The Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill has been read for the second time in Parliament during an extended sitting. The Bill passed 108 for and 12 against.The following parliamentarians voted against the Bill. They should be congratulated … Read more
The problem of sexuality education in Catholic schools
It is a new school year, and parents are once again entrusting their children and young people into the care of teachers for large portions of each day. Along with reading, writing and arithmetic, schools are required to teach “sexuality” … Read more
Pending “safe area” legislation for abortion facilities won’t put a stop to peaceful prayer vigils
Amendments to the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill have further clarified the type of behaviours that would be prohibited outside abortion facilities that have an approved exclusion zone. Prayer is not one of them. Attempts have been … Read more
Interview: Robert Colquhoun 40 Days for Life
Prayer, fasting, and peaceful witness and community outreach are the hallmarks of 40 Days for Life, a global initiative to end abortion, and save lives. Michelle Kaufman and Brad Larsen from Family Life International NZ recently had the opportunity to … Read more
Prayer: Day of Reparation for euthanasia
On Sunday 7 November 2021, euthanasia and assisted suicide will become legal in New Zealand. The End of Life Choice Act, 2019 permits terminally ill people who experience "unbearable suffering" to request to die at the hands of a health … Read more
Large pay outs for NZ health practitioners who provide euthanasia and assisted suicide
On Sunday 7 November, the End of Life Choice Act, 2019 will come into force and New Zealand patients will be able to request euthanasia and assisted suicide. The lethal interventions will be generously funded by the tax payer. In … Read more
Private abortion centre earns tax payers money to kill unborn children
Auckland Medical Aid Centre (AMAC), a privately owned abortion facility, is now benefiting from tax payer’s dollars as it provides first trimester abortions on behalf of local DHB’s. The website of the Ministry of Health states that AMAC is a … Read more