Why I Still Oppose Recreational Marijuana Legalization
Huffington Post 29 December 2017 Family First Comment: Here’s a really key question… “what we really need to do as a society is to deal…
End of Life Choice Bill – 1st Reading – Aupito William Sio (Labour)
Thank you, Mr Speaker, for the opportunity. I want to, firstly, acknowledge that there are people in the stands here who have taken great interest…
End of Life Choice Bill – 1st Reading – Maggie Barry (National)
Thank you, Mr Speaker. There’s been a lot of talk tonight about choice, with this bill, and how important it is for people to have…
‘Predictable’ Family First poll suggests public want councils to control street prostitution
Stuff co.nz 28 December 2017 A conservative Christian lobby group has released a poll showing three in four people believe councils should have the power…
My wife reversed her Do Not Resuscitate order – I can’t support euthanasia
Stuff co.nz 27 December 2017 It is likely New Zealanders will be asked to vote in the next three years in a referendum on assisted…
What is euthanasia?
Many people confuse euthanasia with other end-of-life choices. Here’s a summary of what is and isn’t euthanasia.
Thousands of Kiwi students suspended for drug use
Stuff co.nz 27 December 2017 Family First Comment: “…principals say it’s mostly marijuana – and small amounts of it – that get students into trouble….
End of Life Choice Bill – 1st Reading – Chris Penk (National)
Thank you, Mr Speaker. I rise to speak against this bill. At the heart of this bill is the question of choice, and yet we…
Ban Street Prostitution & Residential Brothels – Poll
Media Release 29 December 2017 A nationwide poll has found strong support for banning both street prostitution and residential brothels. In a poll of 1,000…