There was an old woman living with her son, daughter-in-law and grandson. Grandma came to be what the family considered a burden. She dropped dishes, spilled things, and couldn't help with the farming. One day the couple had had enough,…
A Culture of Life
New Zealand Abortion Statistics 2019
NOTE: The initial reported abortion statistics for 2019 have recently been revised by Statistics New Zealand. This article has been updated to reflect the new data. New Zealand’s latest reported induced abortion statistics for 2019 paint an interesting picture of…
Saint Gianna’s Home for Mothers and Babies opens in Auckland
Saint Gianna's Home for Mothers and Babies, serving pregnant mothers who face many difficulties, has opened in Auckland. The Home provides a safe and positive home for mothers who need urgent accommodation because of their particular situation. Often, mothers will…
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Prayer and witness outside abortion centres is a concrete way to restore a culture of life
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” 1 John 4:18 Participating in prayer and witness outside abortion centres can be an extremely uncomfortable experience. After all, you are vulnerable and open to ridicule from people…
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Saving lives applies only to some as violent abortion methods approved as ‘health care’
During the much-debated lockdown in response to Covid-19, surgery classified as “elective” was postponed so that resources would be available for the anticipated influx of patients in public hospitals. But not abortion. Abortion “care” (as the proponents of this lethal…
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The glory of the cross is not overcome by darkness
As we enter into this Easter season, all appears to be lost. The culture of death has woven its ugly tentacles into the very fabric of society, threatening to completely strangle all that remains of respect for human life. The…
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Abortion an essential service as New Zealand locks down
Pregnant? Need help? Our Gianna's Choice pregnancy advocates are available to talk. Phone 0800 367 5433 or message 027 448 80 70. As New Zealand goes into lockdown for four weeks in order to halt the spread of Covid-19, only…
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Covid-19: Director’s message
In the last few weeks, the world has changed, and our way of life here in New Zealand has changed dramatically. Today, I would like to assure each of Family Life International’s Friends for Life, our young people, our elderly…
Abortion Legislation Bill, prayer, safe areas and action
We live in important times. Prayer is the backbone of every action to defeat the culture of death that prevails around us. Jesus tells us “apart from me you can do nothing,” (cf. John 15). This week New Zealand’s politicians…
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Peaceful, prayerful, effective 40 Days for Life vigil will bring hope to local communities this Lent
On February 26, the highly successful world-wide 40 Days for Life vigil returns to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch with 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil and community outreach. “Vigil participants are a sign of hope for the pregnant…