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
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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 … Read more
Auckland DHB’s looking for abortion providers
A call for registrations of interest to provide first trimester surgical and medical abortions in the wider Auckland area has been tabled. Auckland, Counties Manukau, and Waitemata District Health Boards have combined a tender for abortion services. Their intention is … Read more
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 … Read more
Abortion: Lives are at stake, we have to act
As a new decade begins, New Zealand awaits the report of the Abortion Legislation Bill. Just a small number of politicians have been tasked with the responsibility of weighing the evidence presented. Tabled for Friday 14 February, the Abortion Legislation … Read more
Abortion Legislation Bill: FLI’s Written Submission
As an organisation which serves pregnant women and their families, many of whom are facing unexpected and difficult pregnancies, our organisation opposes the Abortion Legislation Bill. Decriminalising Abortion One of the stated purposes of the Bill is to take it … Read more
New: Helpful resource on abortion legislation
With abortion being a hot topic of discussion right now and just 29 days left to make a submission, we have put together this special edition of the Family Life magazine for you. We think it will be a helpful … Read more
Abortion Legislation Bill: how to make a submission
The Labour government's abortion bill is now before the Abortion Legislation Select Committee. Members of the public have less than six weeks to share their views through the submission process. Submissions must be received by the newly formed Abortion Legislation … Read more
Majority of MPs choose ideology over regard for human life in abortion vote
Family Life International is appalled at the blatant disregard for human life shown by the majority of New Zealand’s politicians at the first reading of the abortion legislation bill. “This Bill denies the humanity of the pre-born child and takes … Read more
A dark day for New Zealand as Abortion Bill passes
The New Zealand government has chosen to vote in favour of the Abortion Legislation Bill. A Bill which would remove what little rights unborn children have in this country. At 94 votes in favour and just 23 against this death … Read more