The laws governing the practice of surrogacy are currently under review by Parliament as well as the Law Commission, as dissatisfaction from those wanting to access the method to “build a family” escalates. Currently before Parliament is a Member’s Bill…
A Culture of Life
“Safe areas” have yet to be established outside abortion facilities
Application processes to implement “safe areas” are still under development according to the Ministry of Health. As such, not one exclusion zone has been established around New Zealand abortion facilities since the passing of the law in March. According to…
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First trimester abortion provision expands in the South
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…
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The Wine of Marriage
Marriage is an institution of nature and, for the baptized, a sacrament. Not only do the natural physiological and psychological desires experienced by both men and women show it to be an institution of nature but also, the fact that…
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…
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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…
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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…
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”…
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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…
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…