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…

Government removes protection for pre-born children in new abortion legislation

Andrew Little, Minister of Justice, announced the abortion legislation bill which will remove the rights of pre-born children and limit the freedoms of those who defend their right to life. In a press conference this morning, Little declared that the…

Abortion Law Reform: standing at the crossroad of life and death

For the second time in a month New Zealand stands at the crossroad of life and death as the Government legislative committee approves a draft abortion bill.  Just weeks ago, the House voted for a second time in favour of…

She deserves to be a choice? No she deserves a birthday!

I hope you agree with me that every baby deserves a birthday! This week a United States PR company, the Agenda Project, produced a seriously disturbing video in support of Planned Parenthood.  The video begins with a beautiful, smiling baby…

Law Commission’s abortion access models normalise the violence of killing

It has been just over a week since the Law Commission's report on alternative approaches to abortion law was presented to the Government and released to the public.  The Commission suggest three models of lawful abortion provision, threatening pre-born children from…

Pre-born New Zealand babies need your voice

The Law Commission is seeking submissions from the public regarding the liberalisation of New Zealand abortion law. In February, Andrew Little, Minister of Justice, requested that the Law Commission put all other projects aside in order to carry out its…

Abortion a health issue Little tells Law Commission

Abortion law reform under the guise of a health issue is a high priority on the Government’s agenda with Andrew Little sending a letter today to the Law Commission. The urgency is such that Mr Little has requested that existing…

Alison McCulloch of the Abortion Law Reform Association of NZ finds personhood at conception scary

Recently, Alison McCulloch of the Abortion Law Reform Association (ALRANZ) gave an interview on radio's National Programme. In it, she explains her position on abortion and how she would like to see the New Zealand laws around abortion access reformed.…