Family First NZ

We have some fun today as we watch actual evidence of Trump Derangement Syndrome – from a major NZ media outlet. TDS is a mental condition in which the media outlet has been driven effectively insane due to their dislike of Donald Trump, to the point at which they will abandon all professionalism and journalism excellence.

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon talks with Australian based lawyer John Steenhof about fighting for peoples, and particularly Christians, fundamental human rights in an increasingly hostile world. John heads up the Human Rights Law Alliance which fights for people's fundamental rights such freedom of religion, conscience, speech, and association. John and Simon discuss recent legal cases,...

In today’s episode – Education Minister wants to cut Maori words from junior books; Willow Jean Prime Strike 2 – fails to back up claims of fight clubs in youth facilities; Palestinians prefer Hamas to Abbas; Chloe says anger won’t get us anywhere – and then gets angry; Luxon is criticised for promoting trans-Tasman relationships and tourism; Bob shows why Luxon’s preferred PM stats are actually n...

In this episode of Solid Ground host Simon O'Connor talks about the supposedly controversial removal of a book from the English curriculum for having too many Māori words. Simon points out that when you are teaching very young children a language – be it English or Māori – it pays to actually use the words of that language. He briefly discusses the closure of a book being blamed on a local church...

In this episode, we discuss –  should our politicians work together on significant national issues or should it always be partisan; we check out the latest political polling; did Labour absolutely destroy the financial state of NZ during COVID and should National be blamed for the economic state we’re currently in; what do the panel think about the changes to NCEA and should we go back to Sch...

The radical left want to tear down marriage and family. It’s a Marxist utopia that requires the destruction of the traditional family unit, promotion of abortion, undermining of parents, and the abandonment of traditional values. And anything that even sniffs of Christianity and Biblical Truth is public enemy #1 to them. That is becoming more and more evident by the day. We check out recent exampl...

In this episode of Daybreak – Stuff’s The Press gets busted for biased reporting of school lunches; should Health NZ be making money from parking at hospitals?; latest political poll shows things neck and neck – again; animal activists are concerned about calves being killed – wait until they see the annual abortion stats; a Rotorua doctor calls for social media ban for under-16s amid safety conce...

In this episode of Daybreak – Government blasted for overcooking spending during pandemic; beware Gisborne – Elizabeth Kerekere is back; a church’s appropriate response to charges against its member; the Ministry of Education struggles to differentiate triangles and rectangles; latest Roy Morgan political poll goes against media narrative; conservatives should be very wary of Gaza media propaganda...

In this episode - an error by the Ministry of Education in a Math booklet; the latest Roy Morgan polls; proposed changes in the NCEA educational framework; are the media deliberately campaigning against Christopher Luxon?; Aotearoa v New Zealand - what's in a name; the government's plan to modernise road user charges; a leaked cabinet paper suggesting restrictions on alcohol stores and the potenti...

We talk to our Australian correspondent Lyle Shelton about Australia's struggle to define what is a woman (a case currently being appealed in the Federal Court); the case of Dr Jereth Kok who has been deregistered as a medical doctor for social media posts; and the judicial activism which allowed the Hamas-affirming march on Sydney Harbour Bridge at the weekend.

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon discusses the election of a new conservative President in Poland and how mainstream media are reporting his win. He then turns to the US state of Minnesota where fencing (the sport) authorities there have effectively abolished the women’s competition by insisting there will only be mixed events. Simon then returns to New Zealand with St John’s pulling some of...

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon talks with Steven Moe about how we can make a greater impact through our charitable investments. Steven is a leading New Zealand lawyer specialising in the charity space and he shares insights into how charities operate and how creative investing can impact change. Steven talks about the importance of aligning investments with the purpose of organisations,...

In this episode of Daybreak – the latest abortion data show that abortions have increased 30% since the 2020 law change; we reveal the real reason why Trump slapped a 15% tariff on NZ goods; is the alcohol industry driving alcohol policy in NZ rather than communities & families; is 'Covid babies' a thing?; the official NZ Police website points to an organisation who labels those who reject tra...

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon talks about the growing restrictions on free speech in the United Kingdom before discussing the New Zealand government’s recent decision to scrap NCEA. He then addresses a viewer’s question about social media and smartphones on younger people. The show also discusses a recent court decision that has slammed Oranga Tamariki, noting that cultural and other cons...

Here's StraightTalk for 4 Aug 2025. In this episode we discuss – NCEA is going and we’re back to A,B,C,D’s. Is this a good decision by the Government? We’ll get a quick reaction from the panelists; the FBI is in NZ – should we be freaking out?; Winston Peters has introduced a Member’s Bill that seeks to state in law that “New Zealand” is the official geographic name of our country. The pollin...

We highlight two disturbing recent cases of cancel culture – but it’s the cancelling of the expression of Christianity and any biblical viewpoints. One in Canada (no surprises) where a worship leader is being cancelled, and churches are being fined for daring to host him – yes, a worship leader - and then to Australia where a doctor in Victoria (no surprise either) has lost his career - not for an...

In this episode of Daybreak – the Media Council agrees that misogynistic abuse aimed at female MPs is actually okay after all; new research links early smartphone use to poorer mental health; All Black Beauden Barrett talks up ‘family first’; NZ’s emerging political gender divide; Barclays Bank joins other banks in less virtue signalling; UK commentator realises that the treatment of Israel Folau...

In this episode of Daybreak – rule changes around chores on farms are clarified; World Athletics returns to biology; school lunches return to the media menu; Stuff wants your views on Gaza – but only the ones they agree with; the Human Rights Commission can’t rustle up complaints about conversion therapy despite spending $2.25m of taxpayer funding; parents should be aware of gender ideology in ECE...

The radical gender & sexuality ideology is starting way earlier than you possibly thought. They're coming for your preschoolers - as their latest magazine confirms.

In this episode - political images of the week; hysterics over electoral law reform; gang numbers are increasing despite a pledge by the Government to decrease them; can kids collect eggs and water plants; there is good news about life expectancy of Maori, but the media doesn't seem to want to report it; Winston Peters returns to the immigration issue; Luxon is booed at a netball game - is he the...

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon talks the news of the day including how officials are responding to the tsunami risk - including early morning alerts to most people's phones. He also discusses another recent court case where attempts by a CCP aligned individual tried to silence New Zealand journalists. Simon also points to NZ Police not knowing how many times Chinese police have visited our...

In this episode of Family Matters, Simon interviews the lawyer who has recently led a successful and landmark case against Northumbria Police for their participation in Pride Parades. Paul Conrathe is a leading human rights solicitor in the UK and he explains the significance of this case for ensuring impartiality in public institutions and protecting free speech. Paul notes that the more controve...

In this episode of Daybreak – why is there so much whining about requiring people to register to vote?; the NZ Herald’s sarcastic editorial about passport covers – but were they as sarcastic when Labour made changes in 2021?; councils struggle to control gambling harm; the High Court slams OT for its egregious campaign to smear pakeha foster parents; the medicinal cannabis industry doesn’t like be...

In this episode of Solid Ground, Simon shares a story of life and resilience by a young mother in Haiti, as well as another awful massacre of Christians by jihadists in Congo. He notes how New Zealand media largely ignore such stories, or are selective in their outrage. Simon also talks about the double standards in sports where players pushing progressive grievances are celebrated, whereas conser...

Here's StraightTalk for 28 July 2025. Today, we discuss – should we be making easier or harder for people to vote in our general elections; a new poll suggests that the current government won’t win the next election and will be a one-term government – really? And can they turn it around?; is the new transgender in sports policy a win – or just a distraction from the bigger issues?; and is working...