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Archive of 2012

He’s Just Swapped His Fists For The System

Sun 23rd September 2012:

Cartwright Seminar Concerns that Family Court failing women and children HE’S JUST SWAPPED HIS FISTS FOR THE SYSTEM

2012 Women’s Refuge Conference

Tue 18th September 2012:

2012 Women’s Refuge Conference

Child Support – unfair doubling up of support payments where provision has already been made via voluntary agreement

I welcome any constructive feed back or suggestions that could assist me with the following: The background is that I have 4 children, the youngest is 23 years of age and resides in France. I have been working overseas and recently returned to Australia which has been my primary residence since 96 when I left […]

NZ, the power of a woman’s word.

Sat 15th September 2012:

The New Zealand IRD (i hope google picks this up) took my ex wife’s word that I earnt money under the table, when I was clearly destitute on the DPB and after having lost my my business in 2008. They assessed me on my previous year’s income and after the review I got a letter […]

The place of the father & child support: the bible’s perspective

Fri 14th September 2012:

(Disclaimer: I’m writing this article since our Minister is a Christian, with a hope that his legislation of child support will be influenced by it. I have no intention to convince any of you to become a Christian – I’m not a Christian myself! I just have knowledge of the bible, have researched the scriptures […]

Child support answer needed

Wed 12th September 2012:

Both my daughters dropped out of school when they turned 16. Now they spend all day at home doing nothing, not working etc. it’s been over 8 months. Their mother is in support of this. I understand that child support continues until 19 or such full time employment over 30 hours a week. Does this […]

Not waving but drowning: preventing male suicide

Male Health Research and Policy Workshop This workshop was hosted by the Institute of Policy Studies and the University of Otago Wellington and was held on June 1, 2010. In recent years some health researchers have suggested that more attention needs to be given to developing strategies for improving men’s health. This workshop therefore aimed […]

Social Media and family law

Sun 9th September 2012:

Facebook, Other Social Media Coming Into Play in Child Support Cases Learn more about how online postings are becoming an important part of family law conflicts. September 08, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ — Facebook, Twitter and other social media websites are marketed to the public as a way to maintain interpersonal connections, and as a source of […]

Costs from False Allegations

Sat 8th September 2012:

Prosecutions should only proceed when it is in the public interest, for example when there is sufficient evidence that there is a reasonably prospect of gaining a conviction. When there is no workable system of accountability for prosecutors, then defective prosecutions may still occur. From the prosecutor’s perspective, successes gain public credit (and wrongful prosecutions […]

Legislative Process in Perspective

When I was younger and had never seen the inside of a caughtroom, I thought legislation guided judges, in rather clearly defined manner. Having seen several caught cases proceed, I eventually came to the conclusion that more often than not, Parliament and legislation is several years behind changes in judge’s behaviour. Tail wagging the dog? […]

RIP Andrew Wotton

RIP Andrew. WOTTON, Andrew Grant. Passed away 3 September due to a tragic accident, aged 54.

Protecting your children from familycaught$

Fri 7th September 2012:

SFO relying on corruption whistle-blowers Parents who are concerned to protect the lives and quality of life of their children (who are being forced to deal with familycaught$), need to look very carefully at how they plan to protect the lives of their children and grandchildren. – MurrayBacon

Steve Taylor’s press release

Thu 6th September 2012:

This is Steve Taylor’s Press Release [about Judge Boshier and the latest Family Court Reforms] …… The percentages he quoted are from the Govt’s own report into the Family Court apparently.

Debate about familycaught$ Leighton Smith NewsTalk ZB

Recently, Leighton Smith has allowed some talk back discussion about familycaught$, on News Talk ZB A friend told me that the discussion has been wide ranging and positively focussed. I suggest to listen and perhaps take part! Leighton Smith Show 8.30 am to 12 pm – Murray Bacon.

History of Child Support

Wed 5th September 2012:

History of Child [and Spousal] Support The best concise record of the history that I have seen, is by Barry Pearson in UK. While his website is available, it is quicker and easier to read Barry Pearson’s website. The headings of the two articles below, take you to the source website. As his website might […]

EU Plans 40% Boardroom Quotas For Women

The EU is about to enforce what they term as positive discrimination in regards to women having a seat on major company boards. 40% of women on boards in non exec positions will be mandatory. There is nothing in law presently to stop  them  achieving status as a board member but there is a “belief” […]

Ministry of Men’s Affairs opens, briefly, on Parliament Grounds

Tue 4th September 2012:

Last Friday 31 August a few committed people set up the Ministry of Men’s Affairs on parliament grounds after protesting near the Family Court, because successive governments have failed to address men’s issues or to seek true gender equality. We set up a good public address system, gave speeches, sang songs and tried to make […]

Horror over child suicide rate surge

The NZ HERALD today provides us with appalling statistics on child suicides in NZ.The article quotes Prime Minister John Key, “suicide was a complex issue and the Government didn’t have all the answers. Well, that may well be because it is not asking the right questions? He goes on to say,  “When a young person […]

Black Ribbon Campaign for Men

Wed 29th August 2012:

FYI, information about the launch of a new campaign at parliament grounds this Friday 31 August. We invite supporters to join the campaign with a $5 donation; they will receive a black ribbon that can be worn alongside or instead of the white ribbon. MMA MINISTRY OF MEN’S AFFAIRS MINITATANGA MO NGA TANE PO Box […]

Last Protest to Kill the Family Court

Sun 26th August 2012:

“Kill the Family Court; It Kills Families” A few dedicated men and women have gathered at each of the venues (except Napier) and protested. Here is a news article concerning the most recent protest at Rotorua, held in the median strip of one of Rotorua’s main streets and attracting a lot of attention. Sadly, the […]

protest

given the current climate of anger at new zealand family court and given its a know fact that their are lawyers who are using the delays to the advantage of their clients then is it not the right time for fathers to unite and take to the streets?

Superbowl Myth Extended to All Blacks

FYI, I attach my letter to Sgt Mark Oliver, NZ Police, concerning his statements in the NZ Herald today about domestic violence being associated with All Blacks matches.

Would a mens only exhibition go unchallenged?

Sat 25th August 2012:

Men are moved by Air New Zealand when seated next to children travelling alone and now Dowse director Cam McCracken is banning men from an exhibition an Art gallery. Why? Because they are men.

Man jailed for throwing Ostrich Egg at wife

Thu 23rd August 2012:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/7533405/Jail-for-man-who-lobbed-egg-at-wife A man who threw an ostrich egg at his wife because her pet pig damaged his tools has been sent to jail. Phillip Marau Glanville Russell, 47, lost his temper when he discovered the pig had caused $2500 of damage to his saw. Russell was sentenced to six months’ jail when he appeared in […]

Feminists add to the etymology of ‘Justice’

The following article illustrates how the holders of fanatical ideology are incapable of seeing it mirrored in another. They are quick to spot the evils of relativism only when it threatens their own ideology. One Law for All, is a UK organisation formed to combat the call for Sharia law to be practised in tandem […]

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