Anthony Morahan writes in the NZ Herald that much of the comment on the murder of Bradley and Ellen Livingstone of Dunedin seems to have consisted of calls for punitive action. Anthony Morahan: Punishing dead men will do nothing for families. He says that women can do anything, including violence. He refers to NZ research […]
Archive of January 2014
Arohata
Inside Arohata Women’s Prison I saw this on stuff.co.nz as a feature story with a picture up and the first thing that came to mind was what does Arohata mean in Maori. I (and I think many people would) know that aroha translates as love. The women sit in a semi-circle, heads down, quiet. They’re […]
What are the upcoming changes to the Family Court?
Hello everyone, I’m hoping that you might be able to help me understand what is currently happening in my case. In late November I filed papers seeking changes to my current contact arrangement. Most of the changes are rather minor issues, the biggest ones would be increasing contact from 1 to 2 overnight stays a […]
Free Support Group for Dads
In light of recent, related events, Father and Child Trust are pleased to announce that their Fathers’ Mauri Ora Circle meetings start again tomorrow evening in Onehunga. Since 2009, every Wednesday 7-9pm, fathers have been welcome to gather together and share issues. Dads of all ages, stages, races and cultures find solace, support and in […]
Judith Collins Accused of Sexist Hyprocrisy
Media Release from the Mininstry of Men’s Affairs, responding to Judith Collins’ anti-union attacks as evident e.g. in the NZ Herald story “Minister softens over claims of rort in ACC workplace safety training” last week: Minister Collins accused of hypocrisy Judith Collins was today accused of hypocrisy for her position on ACC’s funding of CTU […]
Prostate debate
Murder suicide of Edward Livingstone
In unfolding news from Dunedin More here. The Armed Offenders Squad was deployed and while clearing the address discovered the bodies of a 51-year-old Milton man and of two children, a 9-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl. The man (possibly the father) is believed to be a Corrections Department employee.
The familycaught$ wasn’t there?
The mediation myth Family Court counselors and mediators try to resolve matters out of court. But at whose expense? Here’s Norm’s story. (Norm is not his real name, but it’s appropriate because his story is fairly normal). I’d like to talk just a little bit about what has been and continues to be the worst […]
The Truth of the Glass Ceiling Revealed
Here is the proof that women have always had their fair share of power. It displays how wise women protect their investment. Nothing wrong with that!!! Stating that women have been denied power in society is quite wrong. The enclosed situation has been happening since the Big Bang. How we obtain power is unique to […]
UK Woman lawyer admits to being Slow Learner?
Men abandon New Zealand
Boy of 9 in mother’s care found Drunk
Men Can be Victims too
Registrars review – Parenting order
For those of you that have already gone through the hoops of the Family Court in relation to parenting orders, I have a registrars review with respect to counsel led mediation (that hasn’t happened yet) later this month and I need to provide written submissions of my proposal to the Court. Can someone tell me […]
Open Course Materials in Masculinity, Sexual Behavior and Health
Masculinity, Sexual Behavior and Health Freya Sonenstein, PhD Arik V. Marcell, MD Course Number: 380.720 Description: Reading seminar focusing on male adolescent health and sexual issues and explores the meaning of masculinity and the impact of masculine beliefs on men’s health and health care use. Students critique the literature and explore methods to design interventions […]
Feminists Goals for 2014
DIVORCE CORP
“A shocking exposé of the inner workings of the $50 billion a year U.S. family law industry, Divorce Corp shines a bright light on the appalling waste, and shameless collusive practices seen daily in family courts. It is a stunning documentary film that anyone considering marriage or divorce must see.” Whilst United States centric; there […]