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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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.

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 [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 […]

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” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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?

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Great to see NZ Herald columnist Kerre Woodham has had a go at airlines continuing with the sexist policy of removing males from seats next to where unaccompanied children are seated. This small minded, bigoted policy has been adopted by many airlines around the world. Some have since reversed it but others have put their […]

I have today sent the following letter to Rob McCann, of the Families Commission, and a copy and cover letter to the Minister Paula Bennet, both at her parliament address, and her electorate address: To Rob McCann:- Subject: Cyber Bullying and Slander By White Ribbon Organization I draw to your attention the article Freedom of […]

Ever wondered why the Men’s Movement over the last quarter of a century has failed to bring about real change and gain equal rights within family law? Perhaps you have wondered why Feminists are highly successful in every quest they embark on? Maybe you have wondered why so many people have a belief in a God […]

Warring parents will be encouraged to sort out custody disputes and other matters without lawyers, under a shake-up of the Family Court. Justice minister Judith Collins announced a series of reforms today which include introducing a Family Disputes Resolution (FDR) service. Families must go through this system to sort out private parenting matters, such as […]

The gay marriage debate is interesting. It is very narrow and fails to point out the negative implications for already marginalised fathers. Most men on this site, like myself, would have been in a marriage with the intention of it, being a state institution, giving them superior rights for access to their children, in case […]

My enquiry: What assistance does Shine provide for abused men? I have been involved for many years with Menscentre, and was on the Separated fathers Support Trust which established a Men’s Refuge. Our experience is that many organizations in the DV field were totally negative to men, and regarded DV as entirely men attacking women. […]