Sat 13th June 2009:
Linley Boniface is a regular columnist for the Dominion Post . On Monday, she published an column entitled ” A Question smacking of deceit” which attacked the Referendum and Family First. Statements included: “Despite clear evidence that the world around us is chock-full of people who couldn’t successfully raise a family of tadpoles to adulthood, […]
Fri 12th June 2009:
On the basis of information currently available to the public, I disapprove of Dr Worth’s behaviour concerning Neelam Choudary but only because it appears he disrespected the sanctity of marriage, both his own and that of Mrs Choudary. There have been several criticisms of Dr Worth during his political career, but before jumping to judgement […]
Wed 10th June 2009:
1. ‘Honest’ Report on Child Abuse Welcomed Family First Media Release 4 June 2009 Family First NZ is welcoming a report from the Children’s Commissioner on child abuse released today, and says that it backs the call for a Royal Commission on child abuse. “The report entitled ‘ Death and serious injury from assault of […]
Tue 9th June 2009:
My ex husband and I signed a private custody agreement when we separated 7 years ago (we are both now re-married to new spouses). Over the years it has been increasingly difficult for me to enforce this arrangement in it’s original form as he seems to have less time to spend with his children. He […]
Mon 8th June 2009:
Excerpt from the Otago Daily Times. (Skim past the opening religious stuff and you’ll get to some telling insights.) The “Fathering Our City” report, written by Warwick Pudney and commissioned by Te Korowai Manaaki – Great Start Waitakere and Violence Free Waitakere, was released at the Waitakere City Fathering Hui on May 16. The key […]
A controversial test that reveals the gender of a foetus may be launched in New Zealand within a fortnight. The American-designed IntelliGender test has sparked a row in New Zealand over whether it would lead to sex-selection abortions, the New Zealand Herald reported. The test could be used from eight weeks after conception. The kit […]
Education consultant Joseph Driessen said children who came from broken homes were typically 25 per cent behind other children in achievement. “Boys are affected by divorce very deeply because 85 per cent of custody goes to the mother and guys just disappear. That needs to change,” he told The Press. “We need to have a […]
A 13-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after downing a one-litre bottle of spirits in 30 minutes at a sports training camp. Wanaka police were investigating an alleged theft of a bottle of alcohol from the bar of a backpackers by a 15-year-old boy. Constable Greg Nolet said reports from other camp participants indicated the […]
Rotorua police have made an arrest following the death of a one-year-old baby boy. The boy died on Friday morning at an Edmund Road property. Police were called after his caregivers found him dead in the lounge. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Loper says a 29-year-old woman who lives at the address has been charged with […]
Sun 7th June 2009:
I was trolling men’s sites (as one does when one has some time on their hands) and came across Bernard Chapin on MND. Of course I love the guy because there will never, ever be another human being like him to ever walk this earth. (even though he wears a different football jersey each time […]
I wrote to following letter, to Min of justice, and a few politicians. Responses below: 1 Letter Subject: Offensive material displayed in North Shore District Court I am objecting to a poster for the “White Ribbon” campaign, displayed in the office of the North Shore Family Court. The “White ribbon” campaign has the laudable aim […]
Thu 4th June 2009:
1. Cabinet Minister’s Comments On s59 Welcomed Family First Media Release 1 June 2009 Family First NZ is welcoming comments made by Social Development Minister Paula Bennett in a radio interview over the weekend. When a caller to the programme on Newstalk ZB asked the Minister whether she thought a smack as part of good […]
Wed 3rd June 2009:
Pumpkin’s father goes on trial Let us play a guessing game: Has this man been served with a protection order by the family court? Has Nai Yin Xue been thrown from his home by the family court? Has Nai Yin Xue been barred from seeing his child by the family court? Has Nai Yin Xue […]
Mon 1st June 2009:
I found this Editorial in a provincial News paper. While the specifics are irrelevant to the Mens moovement, the principal is. We have among us who have and probabally will again revert to protest action. I encourace them to read and consider this view of a protest and comments about the 1991 Springbok tour. It’s […]
Wed 27th May 2009:
A report by a lobby group championing men’s rights on Sunday said over 1.5 million in Kenya are victims of domestic violence daily.
Ok, so here goes. I am laying my balls on the block for the Government Guillotine. First — a couple of presumptions…. 1. The Feminist ‘Movement’ is totally divorced from, and has nothing to do with femininity. 2. The Feminist ‘Movement’ has nothing to do with engendering equality of the genders. 3. Feminism has completely […]
Mon 25th May 2009:
Rotary Club of Newmarket is putting on a wonderful circus performance as they have for the past 11 years, and we have free tickets donated by business men and women for humanity causes.
Sun 24th May 2009:
When the man in the following article murdered his wife, I as a vaccinated Family Court bonded client, thought there must be a protection order behind this case. And here it comes. A few months later a doctored article in the press vaguely refers to a protection order. Notice how they write ‘ punctuated by […]
In June each year International Men’s Health Week is held. Age Concern New Zealand joins with College of Nurses (Aotearoa) NZ to lead celebrations in New Zealand. Men’s Health Week is a chance for New Zealand men to make a difference to their health for themselves and their families. Why have an International Men’s Health […]
I would question this, given the tendency to “put down” males. From: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/2436607/Gifted-girls-conceal-their-talents Gifted girls conceal their talents By CATHERINE WOULFE – Sunday Star Times Parents need to watch their daughters closely to work out whether they might be “gifted”, experts say, because girls are far more likely than boys to deliberately “dumb down” to […]
Sat 23rd May 2009:
Do you remember these feminist quotes? “All men are rapists and that’s all they are.” Author; (later, advisor to Al Gore’s Presidential Campaign.) – Marilyn French “I claim that rape exists any time sexual intercourse occurs when it has not been initiated by the woman, out of her own genuine affection and desire.” Ms. Magazine […]
Fri 22nd May 2009:
Fairer child deal sought The Press 21 May 2009 Child-support payments may be changed to reflect the income of a parent’s new partner. The proposal is part of Revenue Minister Peter Dunne’s call for a review of the child-support scheme. Dunne said yesterday that he wanted to make the scheme “as even-handed as possible”. He […]
We need your help! From Family First In the first three weeks of August, NZ’ers will finally have a chance to have their say on Sue Bradford’s anti-smacking law. It’s taken two years , the booting out of the previous government (which many commentators – even within the Labour party – attribute to this law), […]
Thu 21st May 2009:
(Please do not list your past experiences or any criticisms, unless they are relevant to the point that is being made.) This is a guide written by dads that have suffered.
Wed 20th May 2009:
Removing Children From Marital Home (Shared Parenting) When you consider this issue, starting from children’s needs, I believe that most married couples who might separate, are in the situation that their mental health and parenting skills aren’t so good that both could make a valid claim for sole custody. Therefore, they would have to either […]