Monthly Archives: February 2018

  • One day….

    ‘If I think about it I’ve had a few’ – Simon Bridges talks political regrets and gay marriage stance TVNZ One News 28 February 2018 Family First Comment: One day (hopefully), a political leader will...

  • Marriage of minors bill would give power to courts, not parents, to stop forced marriage

    Stuff co.nz 15 February 2018 The Human Rights Commission is calling for the marriage of minors to be outlawed in New Zealand. The call for a debate on the age Kiwis should be able to marry...

  • Elderly couples share how they make their relationships work

    Stuff co.nz 13 February 2018 Family First Comment: Some great quotes in this article from three long-married couples – on Stuff! “They said their dedication to God kept them together. William described their relationship as...

  • NZ’s longest-married couple reveal secret to happiness

    NewsHub 14 February 2018 Family First Comment: Nice coverage on Newshub 🙂 As couples across the country celebrate their love on Valentine’s Day, New Zealand’s longest married couple says the secret to their own union...

  • Almost 83 yrs – NZ’s (& Possible World’s) Longest Married Couple

    Media Release 14 February 2018 For the third year running, Family First New Zealand has presented an Award for the Longest Married Couple in New Zealand and the New Zealand couple who won the previous...

  • Bermuda abolishes same-sex marriage after legalising it a year ago

    Stuff co.nz 9 February 2018 Family First Comment: ??? A new bill has been signed into law giving domestic partners similar rights as married couples – but without the legal title. In an unusual move,...

  • Teenagers still wedded to idea of marriage

    The Times 27 January 2018 Family First Comment: And why not? Even young people aspire to the ‘gold standard’ (not perfect, but still miles ahead of the alternatives)….. “Cohabiting parents are also far more likely...