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I need people for this Saturday (24 November).

This Saturday we plan to collect signatures first in Hagley Park near the pedestrian overbridge into the Botanic Gardens (call 03 357 4599 to let us know if you can help with this), and…

Coca Cola Christmas in the Park is also on on Saturday night. I need a team of volunteers to collect signatures from people as they go into the concert.

These are two great opportunities people, don’t let us down, get in touch with me – come along for even just 2 hours if you can, it all counts!

Remember. All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing. (Edmund Burke)

Andy Moore
phone: 021 1140 751
http://www.unityforliberty.net.nz
God Defend New Zealand

23 November 2007
To: Larry Baldock
Subject: Opportunity in Auckland this Sunday

Hi,

I just received this email from Max about a gathering in Pah’s Park this Saturday.

I realise it is short notice but can anyone respond to this opportunity??

15,000 people is a lot of people.

Hey Larry,

You might get a group to go to the Ezekiel 33 gathering at Pah’s park Glen Eden this coming Saturday,…as from 10am thru to 6pm. There will be 15,000 people there..some folks in our church are running a prayer tent ,and doing outreach …this kind of place could give you petition a great boost.

Max

What you can do:

Protest March: Auckland this Saturday 17 November from the Auckland Town Hall at 10.30am (assemble from 10am)

Protest: Wellington next Wednesday, 21 November, for a march on
Parliament.

This is to invite you to stand up and be counted.

ACT member John Boscawen is organising marches in Auckland and Wellington to protest the Labour led Government’s attack on democracy.

The Electoral Finance Bill is designed to curb political activity.

Labour and NZ First with help from the Greens and United Future are about to ram through a law to gag free speech.

This despite vociferous objection from the Human Rights Commission, the Law Society, Grey Power and concerned citizens from every sector of New Zealand society.

The plan is to give Labour freedom to say what it likes in election year and gag everyone else.

Once the Gagging Bill goes through – possibly as soon as next week – it will be against the law for me to send an email such as this.

That’s why the Human Rights Commission talks about a “chilling” impact on democracy.

That’s why this is a Gagging Bill by any other name and must be stopped.

Join the marches

If you want to help contact John@boscawen.co.nz John@boscawen.co.nz

IMPORTANT

This is an opportunity for concerned New Zealand citizens to launch themselves to action through Unity For Liberty and Voice Rodney

PURPOSE

§ To publicly voice our frustration at the Government’s arrogant disdain of the ordinary New Zealander evidenced in the passing of the Crimes (Abolition of Force as a Justification for Child Discipline) Amendment Bill.

§ To raise public awareness of Sheryl Savill’s petition for a Citizens Initiated Referendum and to collect signatures for the petition.

§ To publicly demand that the government look deeper at the wider causes of family breakdown, violence and abuse and to collect signatures for Larry Baldock’s Citizen’s Initiated Referendum petition on this issue.

Frequently Asked Questions:

We are not asking people to answer yes or no to the referendum questions. We are simply asking if they think that every New Zealander should have the opportunity to say yes or no to the questions in a referendum at the 2008 election.

“How many signatures do we need?”
Just over 300,000 (10% of the electoral roll). 200.000 have already been collected.

“Where do I send the filled-in petition forms?”
C/- Larry Baldock. P.O. Box 9228 Greerton Tauranga

Details…

Make time on 1st September between 9am and 12am to join other concerned citizens on the street. We are calling for volunteers to be pedestrians, walking or standing on the footpaths of the selected campaign area (Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Orewa, Warkworth). You will carry petition forms and small placards bearing a message that is focused on the issue.

We aim to be in the Whangaparaoa, Orewa, or Warkworth area from 9am to 12noon. The area will be divided into sections and within each section families, youth groups, churches and interest groups can work together in the same geographical area. It is suggested that teenagers/youth groups work in teams, standing in pairs, and even rotating jobs over the course of the morning.

Depending upon enthusiasm and time, volunteers may use other means to heighten the awareness of the petition and gain signatures. This may involve door knocking for signatures, parking your car (nearby) with signs on the window, or any other appropriate options. It’s all up to you!

Unity For Liberty and Voice Rodney hopes that as local residents go about their daily business, they will be confronted by a succession of clear messages and pleasant people. The impact of this event should be the talking point for at least 80% of all the homes in the area.
In order to coordinate a successful campaign in this area, we will need an indication of numbers. If you intend to join in this event, please let us know so we can allocate people to different areas. We intend to overload areas so no one will be isolated.
Group registrations are accepted and members will be placed together throughout the morning.

All activity involving Unity For Liberty and Voice Rodney is of a peaceful nature; any illegal or irresponsible actions will not be tolerated.

Some Helpful Guidelines:
In any case of confrontation, remember you are a pedestrian “walk away”.
If any responses are to be given, “we oppose child abuse and sign the 2nd question”.
Do not be an obstruction to the general public.
Do not enter commercial business areas. There are by-laws in place that would be infringed.

Bring:
Some ball-point pens, a clipboard or two, copies of the petition which you can download from here , placards with the following messages: ‘Good Parents Aren’t Criminals’, ‘Sign The Petition’, ‘No to Nanny State’, ‘Parents Will Be Locked Up’, etc. All signage should be focused on the issue.
Food or drink if required.

Contact the co-ordinator:
Arna Mountain phone 021 166 2924 email rodney@unityforliberty.net.nz

http://www.unityforliberty.net.nz

Following several successful Feet on Footpaths campaigns in the North Island, Unity for Liberty is launching it’s first public awareness campaign in Christchurch on 1 September 07.

Groups such as Family First NZ and political party Future New Zealand have expressed support for Unity for Liberty’s efforts to collect the required 300,000 signatures.

If you are a concerned New Zealander who is concerned about your rights as a parent regarding discipline, and for future generations in New Zealand, then please get in contact with Andy (contact details below), and come along to the Feet on Footpaths campaign on 1 September. You do not have to stay for the whole time – even one or two hours would be much appreciated. Please pass this information on to anyone else you think may be interested.

Contact us
email: chch@unityforliberty.net.nz
cell: 021 1140 751
phone: 03 357 4599

Further Details and more information

· Make time on Saturday 1th September to join other concerned citizens on the street. We are calling for volunteers to be pedestrians, walking or standing on the footpaths of the selected campaign area (Riccarton Mall area). You will carry petition forms and small placards bearing a message that is focused on the issue.
· We aim to be in the Riccarton mall area from 9:30am til 11:30am. The area will be divided into sections and within each area we will suggest strategic places to stand for optimum coverage. Volunteers have the option to meet those working in their section at approximately 9am, before starting. (Upon registering for this event, we will inform you of your area.) In this way, families, youth groups, churches and interest groups can work together in the same geographical area. It is suggested that teenagers/youth groups work in teams, standing in pairs, and even rotating jobs over the course of the morning.
· Depending upon enthusiasm and time, volunteers may use other means to heighten the awareness of the petition and gain signatures. This may involve door knocking for signatures, parking your car (nearby) with signs on the window, or any other appropriate options. It’s all up to you!
· Unity For Liberty hopes that as local residents go about their daily business, they will be confronted by a succession of clear messages and pleasant people. The impact of this event should be the talking point for at least 80% of all the homes in the area. For example- 300 people spaced at 1 km apart. The campaign will cover 300 kms over the Riccarton area.
· In order to coordinate a successful campaign in this area, we will need an indication of numbers. If you intend to join in this event, please let us know so we can allocate people to different areas. We intend to overload areas so no one will be isolated. Group registrations are accepted and members will be placed together throughout the morning.
· All activity involving Unity For Liberty is of a peaceful nature; any illegal or irresponsible actions will not be tolerated.

Some Helpful Guidelines

· In any case of confrontation, remember you are a pedestrian “walk away”.
· If people do not wish to sign the top petition, you can encourage them to sign the bottom petition – “we oppose child abuse and sign the 2nd question”.
· Do not be an obstruction to the general public.
· Do not enter commercial business areas. There are by-laws in place that would be infringed.

What to bring

· Some ball-point pens,
· a clipboard or two,
· copies of the petition which you can download from here ,
· placards with the following messages (as examples): ‘Good Parents Aren’t Criminals’, ‘Sign The Petition’, ‘No to Nanny State’, ‘Parents Will Be Locked Up’, etc. All signage should be focused on the issue.
· Food or drink if required.
· A good warm jacket.

Frequently asked questions concerning Larry Baldock’s petition

“Where do I send the filled-in petition forms to?”
C/- Larry Baldock. P.O. Box 9228 Greerton Tauranga
“What is the Citizens Initiated Referendum? ”

The CIR contains two questions for Referendum at the 2008 election. The first one reads:

Should a smack as a part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?

The second question reads:

Should the government give urgent priority to understanding and addressing the wider causes of family breakdown, family violence and child abuse in New Zealand?

We are not asking you to answer yes or no to the petition questions. We are asking if you think that every New Zealander should have the opportunity to say yes or no to these questions in a referendum at the 2008 election. For this to happen, we have to collect 300,000 signatures on these petitions.

A Referendum is where all New Zealand voters are required to say yes or no to a question, so in this case, at the 2008 election, Kiwis will be asked both of the above questions.

“How many signatures do we need?”
Just over 300,000 (10% of the electoral roll)

IMPORTANT

This is an opportunity for concerned New Zealand citizens to launch themselves to action through Unity For Liberty

PURPOSE

To publicly voice our frustration at the Government’s arrogant disdain of the ordinary New Zealander evidenced in the passing of the Crimes (Abolition of Force as a Justification for Child Discipline) Amendment Bill.

To raise public awareness of Larry Baldock’s petition for a Citizens Initiated Referendum and to collect signatures for the petition.

Frequently Asked Questions:

At this stage we are not asking people to answer yes or no to the referendum questions. We are asking if they think that every New Zealander should have the opportunity to say yes or no to the questions in a referendum at the 2008 election.

“How many signatures do we need?”
Just over 300,000 (10% of the electoral roll)

“Where do I send the filled-in petition forms?”
C/- Larry Baldock. P.O. Box 9228 Greerton Tauranga

Details…

Make time on Saturday 11th Aug to join other concerned citizens on the street. We are calling for volunteers to be pedestrians, walking or standing on the footpaths of the selected campaign area (Howick/Pakuranga). You will carry petition forms and small placards bearing a message that is focused on the issue.

We aim to be in the Howick/Pakuranga area from 9am to 12noon. The area will be divided into sections and within each area we will suggest strategic places to stand for optimum coverage. Volunteers have the option to meet those working in their section at approximately 8.45am, before starting. (Upon registering for this event, we will inform you of your area.) In this way, families, youth groups, churches and interest groups can work together in the same geographical area. It is suggested that teenagers/youth groups work in teams, standing in pairs, and even rotating jobs over the course of the morning.

Depending upon enthusiasm and time, volunteers may use other means to heighten the awareness of the petition and gain signatures. This may involve door knocking for signatures, parking your car (nearby) with signs on the window, or any other appropriate options. It’s all up to you!

Unity For Liberty hopes that as local residents go about their daily business, they will be confronted by a succession of clear messages and pleasant people. The impact of this event should be the talking point for at least 80% of all the homes in the area. For example- 300 people spaced at 1 km apart. The campaign will cover 300 kms over the Howick/Pakuranga area.

In order to coordinate a successful campaign in this area, we will need an indication of numbers. If you intend to join in this event, please let us know so we can allocate people to different areas. We intend to overload areas so no one will be isolated.

Group registrations are accepted and members will be placed together throughout the morning.

All activity involving Unity For Liberty is of a peaceful nature; any illegal or irresponsible actions will not be tolerated.

Some Helpful Guidelines:
In any case of confrontation, remember you are a pedestrian “walk away”.
If any responses are to be given, “we oppose child abuse and sign the 2nd question”.
Do not be an obstruction to the general public.
Do not enter commercial business areas. There are by-laws in place that would be infringed.

Bring:
Some ball-point pens, a clipboard or two, copies of the petition which you can download from here http://www.FamilyIntegrity.org.nz or here http://equipbiz.co.nz/politik/doc/cir_petition_info.pdf, placards with the following messages: ‘Good Parents Aren’t Criminals’, ‘Sign The Petition’, ‘No to Nanny State’, ‘Parents Will Be Locked Up’, etc. All signage should be focused on the issue.
Food or drink if required.

Contact the co-ordinator: Craig Hill
Phone: 021 746 113 (feel free to text or ring)
Email: craighill@maxnet.co.nz

IMPORTANT

This is an opportunity for concerned New Zealand citizens to launch themselves to action through Unity For Liberty

PURPOSE

To publicly voice our frustration at the Government’s arrogant disdain of the ordinary New Zealander evidenced in the passing of the Crimes (Abolition of Force as a Justification for Child Discipline) Amendment Bill.

To raise public awareness of Larry Baldock’s petition for a Citizens Initiated Referendum and to collect signatures for the petition.

Frequently Asked Questions:

“What is a Citizens Initiated Referendum?”
A Citizens Initiated Referendum is where all New Zealand voters are required to answer yes or no to a question(s), in this case, at the 2008 election, voters will be asked two questions.

The first one reads:

Should a smack as a part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?

The second question reads:

Should the government give urgent priority to understanding and addressing the wider causes of family breakdown, family violence and child abuse in New Zealand?

At this stage we are not asking people to answer yes or no to the referendum questions. We are asking if they think that every New Zealander should have the opportunity to say yes or no to the questions in a referendum at the 2008 election.

“How many signatures do we need?”
Just over 300,000 (10% of the electoral roll)

“Where do I send the filled-in petition forms?”
C/- Larry Baldock. P.O. Box 9228 Greerton Tauranga

Details…

Make time on Saturday 28th July to join other concerned citizens on the street. We are calling for volunteers to be pedestrians, walking or standing on the footpaths of the selected campaign area (Howick/Pakuranga). You will carry petition forms and small placards baring a message that is focused on the issue.

We aim to be in the Howick/Pakuranga area from 9am to 12noon. The area will be divided into sections and within each area we will suggest strategic places to stand for optimum coverage. Volunteers have the option to meet those working in their section at approximately 8.45am, before starting. (Upon registering for this event, we will inform you of your area.) In this way, families, youth groups, churches and interest groups can work together in the same geographical area. It is suggested that teenagers/youth groups work in teams, standing in pairs, and even rotating jobs over the course of the morning.

Depending upon enthusiasm and time, volunteers may use other means to heighten the awareness of the petition and gain signatures. This may involve door knocking for signatures, parking your car (nearby) with signs on the window, or any other appropriate options. It’s all up to you!

Unity For Liberty hopes that as local residents go about their daily business, they will be confronted by a succession of clear messages and pleasant people. The impact of this event should be the talking point for at least 80% of all the homes in the area. For example- 300 people spaced at 1 km apart. The campaign will cover 300 kms over the Howick/Pakuranga area.

In order to coordinate a successful campaign in this area, we will need an indication of numbers. If you intend to join in this event, please let us know so we can allocate people to different areas. We intend to overload areas so no one will be isolated.

Group registrations are accepted and members will be placed together throughout the morning.

All activity involving Unity For Liberty is of a peaceful nature; any illegal or irresponsible actions will not be tolerated.

Some Helpful Guidelines:
In any case of confrontation, remember you are a pedestrian “walk away”.
If any responses are to be given, “we oppose child abuse”.
Do not be an obstruction to the general public.
Do not enter commercial business areas. There are by-laws in place that would be infringed.

Bring:
Some ball-point pens, a clipboard or two, copies of the petition which you can download from here http://equipbiz.co.nz/politik/doc/cir_petition_info.pdf or http://www.FamilyIntegrity.org.nz, placards with the following messages: ‘Good Parents Aren’t Criminals’, ‘Sign The Petition’, ‘No to Nanny State’, ‘Parents Will Be Locked Up’, etc. All signage should be focused on the issue.
Food or drink if required.

Contact the co-ordinator: Craig Hill
Phone: 021 746 113 (SAT 28TH JULY – FEET ON FOOTPATHSfeel free to text or ring)
Email: craighill@maxnet.co.nz

Once the Governor General has signed the bill, it will come into effect in one month.

So this Bill could be law in 6 to 8 weeks – end of June.

Hamilton Tuesday 1st Celebrating Age Centre 30 Victoria 7.30pm

Hastings Wednesday 2nd Elim Church Cnr Miller St, 7.30pm

Napier Thursday 3rd New Life Church 96 Meeanee Rd, 7.30pm

Gisborne Sunday 6th and Monday 7th TBA.

Larry Baldock’s travel plans

Travel plans

Barbara and I will be in Christchurch from the 11th-15th and would like to meet those of you from the area at 7.00pm Monday night at Grace Vineyard. 150 Ferry Rd, Christchurch for a discussion on how we complete the task and other ideas.

If we can be of any help at any other meetings over the weekend or if you can arrange any speaking opportunities, please contact me.

Auckland 16th-18th and because we postponed going to Gisborne last weekend we will be there May 27th.

Unfortunately we have been denied permission to collect signatures outside the gates at Mystery Creek for the field days starting June 13th. We can work inside if we are able to connect with any other sites, so if anyone has any ideas, or friends with displays please let me know. Disapointed!!

Second protest over bill

Manawatu Standard | Friday, 30 March 2007

Mother-of-four Dianne Woodward is fronting a second protest against the anti-smacking bill in Feilding within a week.

The protest will be at the Feilding clock tower at noon on Monday – seven days after 350 people protested the Sue Bradford bill at the same location.

Mrs Woodward, who has become the face of those against the bill in Manawatu, said she had received overwhelming support for her stand from various quarters in the community. She had been encouraged to keep the pressure on the Government so had agreed to stage another protest. If the bill is passed, parents who smack their children will not be able to use the excuse of reasonable force.

“I am so wound up by this, but I will be quite restrained and sensible (at the protest),” Mrs Woodward said.

“So many people have commended me for getting off my backside and standing there and speaking from the heart.”

She did not care if parents smacked or not, but did care that the Government was telling her how to raise her children, she said.

The Government announcement that it will review the anti-smacking bill two years after it is passed is a “pathetic smokescreen”.

MARCH ON PARLIAMENT

Against Anti Smacking Bill

DO YOU VALUE THE RIGHT TO RAISE YOUR CHILDREN THE WAY YOU CHOOSE, NOW OR IN THE FUTURE?

Then do something about it BEFORE it’s too late!

Join us in a PEACEFUL protest

Wednesday 28th March 2007

Beginning at Civic Square at 12pm then advancing to Parliament

*This march will be peaceful, and children will be present. If anyone turns violent, we will be helping the police cart you off to jail.

For more information, see

http://smackingback.blogspot.com/
or e-mail
antiantismacking@gmail.com

Mitch Lees
Representative
Phone: 027 243 1676

Pass the word around about this please

Defending the Role of Parents and the Well-Being of our Children

Everyone in Christchurch is encouraged to come to the Peaceful Protest March that will begin in Victoria Square, in the center of Christchurch.

“Reasonable Force is Reasonable”

Where? Victoria Square
When? Wednesday 28 March at 12pm

“The police won’t prosecute parents – as if!”

Contact: starstuddedsuperstep@gmail.com

We encourage people to bring along placards, posters, signs, balloons, etc.

The material that Real-estate signs are made of is good to write your message to the Government on. Use a stencil, or paint, or a good thick marker pen.

We are not going to be attacking the character of Sue Bradford, Helen Clark, or any other MP at this March.

Violence of any sort will not be tolerated, and the Police will be on hand to escort any offenders off to the Police Station.

S O S
Save Our Society
by
S O S
Show Of Strength
Against Anti Smacking Bill

At The Cathedral Steps Steps
On Monday the 26th March
Between 12 Noon and 1 p.m.

Please show your support against this bill by simply turning up and sitting on a step.

We encourage you to write a personal letter that you can post in a black bag at the steps. We will also have a petition there that you can sign.

Nick Smith will arrive around 1.p.m to pick up the mail and the petition and take it through to Parliament the next day.

We would also encourage you to wear a black arm band and bring a banner with your personal sentiments on; but the most important thing is to turn up as a show of strength against this bill.

Monday 19th March
Lunchtime meeting Greymouth

Afternoon meeting Westport

7.00pm Reformed Church of Nelson at 15 Burrough Place, Enner Glynn. (corner of Waimea Rd & The Ridgeway)

Tuesday 20th March
Putararu Baptist Church 7.30pm

Wednesday 21st March
Kingsway Events Centre 7.30pm

Thursday 22nd March
Mahurangi Presbyterian Church 7 Pullham Rd, 7.30pm

Monday 26th March
Helensville War Memorial 7.30pm

Tuesday 27th March
Huntly TBA

North Canterbury: There’s a rally starting at
the townhall in Rangiora at 10 a.m. Friday 23 March

Contact George 06 377 5420. 12.30 pm Friday 23rd of March at Queen Elizabeth Park gates on Park Rd.

Hear Hawera MP Chester Borrows speak and answer questions about Sue Bradford’s Bill and his proposed amendments to limit its effects, at the Convention Centre, next Friday March 9th at 7.30pm. Chester is a committed Christian and former policeman with a Law degree. An offering will be taken for expenses. Here’s your opportunity to have an influence!

Greetings

The above legislation has been a concern since it was introduced. In its original form it would have made criminals out of good parents who occasionally smacked their children. In its new amended form it becomes the anti-correction bill, specifically banning the use of any force for the purposes of correction.

It is of such concern to the future of New Zealand Families that I have been discussing what should be done about it with leaders from many churches, family and parenting organizations, and other organizations such as ‘sensible sentencing trust’ and ‘for the sake of our children.’ I have received strong support for plans to promote two Citizens initiated referendum petitions that will put two questions on the ballot at the next election.

More information is enclosed with this letter about our plans, but the purpose of this letter is to let you know about meetings in your area during February as my wife and I travel by road around the Sth Island to promote these petitions. We can answer more questions then and explain in more detail what the proposed bill says and explain the broader strategy behind the two petitions.

I realize with this short notice it may not be possible for you to come, so in that case I hope you will reply by mail or email with the form enclosed. I will be happy to respond to any of your queries,

Warm regards,

Larry Baldock.
Email CIR.Petition@xtra.co.nz

The Petition forms with guideline cover sheet will be available to download from the following websites;

www.vision.org.nz
www.family.org.nz
www.familyfirst.org.nz

Ashburton Feb12th 10.00am Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron St

Timaru Feb 12th 1.00pm New Life Christian Centre 134 Morgans Rd

Cromwell Feb 13th 10.30am Cromwell Presbytarian Church Elspeth St West of New World

Queenstown Feb 13th 1.00pm Impact Church 14 Yewlett Cres, Frankton

Invercargill Feb 13th 7.00pm Cornerstone New Life Church Cnr Clyde & Tay St.

Gore Feb 14th 9.30am Gore New Life Church 11 Jacob St

Dunedin Feb 14th 3.00pm 106 Easther Crescent

Oamaru Feb 15th 10.00am Union Parish, at 22 Eden St, Oamaru

Christchurch Feb 16th 10.00am & 3.00pm 1st floor 320 Manchester St

Blenheim Feb 19th 3.00pm St Christopher’s Hall Lounge, 90 Weld Street Redwoodtown Opp-Supervalue.

Nelson Feb 19th 6.30pm Mission Fellowship 237 Trafalgar St, above Postie Plus enter through Buxton car park

Richmond Feb 19th 7.30pm Richmond New Life, 85 Wensley Road, Richmond

Note.
Meetings will last 45-mins to 1hr depending on the number of questions

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Select Committee Report re. Crimes Amendment Bill now out

Select Committee Report re. Crimes Amendment Bill now out
Process for Private Members’ Bills

According to information on the Parliamentary web site, “A bill can be read a second time no sooner than the third sitting day after the select committee reports to the House.” For Bradford’s Bill on Section 59 it looks like this: the Select Committee’s report was tabled in Parliament on 20 November 2006. The first sitting, that is, the first day Parliament sits to consider Private Members’ Bills such as the one to repeal Section 59, is Wednesday 22 November 2006. Parliament sits to consider Private Members’ Bills on every second Wednesday, that is, fortnightly (when Parliament is sitting). It is therefore probable that the second sitting day will be Wednesday 13 December 2006. So the probable third sitting, and the earliest that the Bill could be debated again in Parliament, is Wednesday 21 February 2007. So it appears that the next time Parliament addresses this Bill will be no sooner than Wednesday 21 February or possibly into March.

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Submissions to Parliament’s Justice and Electoral Select Committee on the bill closed 28 February 2006. This committee received 1712 submissions, with around 300 requesting to appear before the committee to speak to their submission. It is due to report back to Parliament by 22 November.

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We understand that Sue Bradford will be appearing on Sky News this Thursday 2 November 2006 at 9.30pm.

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On Monday 4th September Craig Smith was interviewed by The Listener (magazine), and this interview is scheduled to appear in the issue of that magazine due to come out on Friday 15th September

It has recently come to our attention that our Poll, concerning the use of reasonable force by parents to discipline their children, has been hijacked by the anti-smacking lobby, who have been urging people, on the basis of lies, to go to the poll and register a negative vote. We have quoted, below, the email being sent around by them, and have put their slander in bold.

Family Integrity has never advocated “beating” children, let alone doing it for 15 minutes, as their out-of-context reference to words in our brochure would have people wrongly believe. The slanderous remarks are dealt with on the DVD mentioned above “For the Love of our Children” for $10.00.

“Good Afternoon
I would like to bring your attention to the attached e-mail as below and subsequent website link. We encourage our Centres and interested and affiliated parties to vote “no” to using force against our children.
You will find the poll half way down the home page”
Warm wishes
Viv Gurrey
Chief Executive Officer
Parents Centres NZ Inc

From: Mike Coleman [mailto:Mike.Coleman@barnardos.org.nz]
Sent: Wednesday, 6 September 2006 12:33 p.m.
To: Mike Coleman
Subject: A vote for children
“Family Integrity is the extreme fundamentalist group who have been
leading the campaign to retain section 59 of the Crimes Act and oppose Sue
Bradford’s repeal bill. They believe that children are “little bundles
of depravity” who need to have the evil beaten out of them with a rod in 15 minute sessions. They told the parliamentary select committee on 28 August that physical punishment of children is a first resort and not a last resort with them.

They have been running a poll on their website on the question “Should
parents be allowed to use reasonable force in disciplining their
children”. We have been encouraging those who support repeal of section 59 to go to the website and cast a vote for children. Just over 40% of the poll have now voted ‘No’ to the question of whether parents should have the right to use reasonable force in the disciplining of their children. This must be a real disappointment and embarrassment to Family Integrity. Isn’t it great therefore that on their own poll 40% say no to parents using physical punishment. If you haven’t voted already, please do.

Step one: Go to www.familyintegrity.org.nz
Step two: scroll down the home page until you find “Click HERE to vote
in our poll”
Step three: follow the instructions and click no to the poll question.

Forward this email to others who you think will vote for children also.”
Cheers
Mike

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Craig Smith has been invited to participate in a forum, together with two other speakers on both sides of the issue concerning the proposed repeal of Section 59 of the Crimes Act. This is set to take place on the evening of Monday 28 August 2006 at 7.30pm.

The three speakers will be Sue Bradford, Peter Dunne, and Craig Smith. The forum will be chaired by Dr Maureen Garing, who will be recording the discussion for Radio New Zealand. Each speaker will be invited to put forward their views in a seven minute speech, and then the Forum will be opened up for questions.
The venue for the Forum is:

Khandallah Presbyterian Church
33 Ganges Road (opposite New World Supermarket)
Khandallah
Wellington

This event is open to the public.

Hearing Dates for Select Committee re. Crimes Amendment Bill

We received (10/08/06) the following email from the Secretary of the S.P.C.S.:

“Re S. 59 Bill submissions to select committee

I have just spoken to Cath Anyon, Clerk to Justice & Electoral Select Committee. The final day for hearing oral submissions on Sue Bradford’s Bill will be Monday 28 August. The committee will soon be contacting all those groups and individuals yet to make an oral submission, who clearly indicated in their written submission that they wished to do so, to arrange a speaking time on 28 August. Cath said that the committee hopes to wrap up its findings on that day. It must report back to parliament on the bill no later than 31 October 2006.”

Barbara and Craig Smith (representing Family Integrity) have been scheduled to come before the Select Committee on 28 August 2006 at 11.20am and 11.30am respectively.

Note that these hearings will be open to the public. If you will be appearing before the committee, or if you go along to observe, we would be keen to receive a report of your impressions.

Suggested audience: ages 15 and over

Craig Smith, director of Family Integrity (www.familyintegrity.org.nz), will be answering this question and many more:

Is smacking Biblical?
Is smacking a form of abuse?
Is beating the same as smacking?
Are children born good, bad or neutral?
Is there research on the effects of smacking?
Is smacking abuse or an effective form of discipline?
Should Christians be concerned about smacking being outlawed?
Is ‘Time Out’ better than smacking or is it psychological abuse?
And many others…….

The talk will be followed by questions and answers with the aim of encouraging reasoned and informed discussion.

Meeting is 7pm, Tuesday 22nd August at St Albans Presbyterian Church,
339 Albert Street, Palmerston North.

Do you know others who are interested?

Please forward this information on to them.

It would be appreciated if you could bring a gold coin donation to help cover expenses.

To contact MCAS, please email
manawatu@christian-apologetics.org

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A number of people/groups will be appearing before the Justice and Electoral Select Committee in Auckland today (8th June ’06) to make oral submissions in opposition to the Crimes Amendment Bill. Please consider this as an item for prayer.

Note also that these hearings are open to the public. If you are intending to appear before the committee at some stage you might like to go along today and observe, in order to get a better idea of what is involved. If you do go along to observe, we would be keen to receive a report of your impressions.
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P.O. Box 132-683 Johnsonville spcs.org@gmail.com
Website: http://www.spcs.org.nz

THE 2006 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

All Society Members and friends are invited to attend the AGM

Monday 19 June 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Connolly Hall, Guilford Tce, Thorndon

Followed by a Public Meeting to which all are cordially invited

Public Lecture 8 p.m.
(followed by discussion)

“Family Integrity v. State Intrusion Into Families”

(With special reference to the proposed ‘anti-smacking’ legislation)

Note: Lecture Followed by supper at 9.15 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Craig Smith
National Director: Family Integrity. Home Education Foundation.

Family Integrity and The Home Education Foundation will have a stand at the Kids Fair 1 – 3 July
The stand will be mainly promotional.
We will be wanting to promote the keeping of Section 59 of the Crimes Act to the general public who pass the stand.
We will be giving away flyers about keeping Section 59 of the Crimes Act.
We also have a number of brochures that we will be giving away.
We will be selling our range of products on Saturday and Monday. There will definately be no sales on Sunday.
The stand number is 225 in Hall 2 next to the wall of Hall 3.
Hall 1 has the food plus stands, Hall 2 is the main Hall with all stands, and Hall 3 has the Sports for kids and Demo Interactive Area plus stands
For more information on the Kids Fair go to:
www.kidsfair.co.nz
If you come to the show then please pop in and say Hi to us.

Support for 1st reading:
Labour
Greens
The Progressives
The Maori Party
Two of NZ First’s 13 MPs

SWEDISH LAWYER RUBY HARROLD-CLAESSON TO VISIT NZ 19 JULY-1 AUGUST!
We are grateful for the overwhelming response to our urgent request for funds to enable Swedish
lawyer Ruby Harrold-Claesson’s visit to NZ next month.

The budget for this event has now been covered, and her visit will go ahead, the Lord willing.
Having said that, there is still much more that we want to do to keep the momentum going between now
and 31 October, when the Select Committee are due to present their findings and recommendations to Parliament. As we seek to keep up the pressure in our fight against the Crimes Amendment Bill, your prayers, financial contributions and moral support will continue to be most welcome.

For Ruby Harrold-Claesson’s Itinerary For Public Engagements (so far) click HERE

Press Release
For Immediate Publication

Anti-family Agenda

Sue Bradford’s Bill to repeal Section 59 is very curious. It pulls Section 59 out of the larger Crimes Act, to consider on its own, when it is obvious that the Act meant for Sections 59 and 60 to be seen together. Indeed they occupy their own little sub-category titled “Powers of Discipline.”

Section 59 says briefly: Domestic discipline –
Every parent of a child…is justified in using force by way of correction towards the child, if the force used is reasonable in the circumstances.

Section 60 says: Discipline on ship or aircraft–
The master or officer in command of a ship… or the pilot in command of an aircraft… is justified in using and ordering the use of force for the purpose of maintaining good order and discipline… if he believes on reasonable grounds that the use of force is necessary, and if the force used is reasonable in the circumstances.

NZ Law recognises that Parents, Pilots and Masters need to have the authority and powers of discipline to properly care for their charges, be they children or passengers. The “Repeal Section 59 lobby” wants to remove this authority only from the parents, not from pilots and masters. The repeal lobby appears not to trust parents to come to the same narrow conclusions they hold: that no force at all should be applied to children. There are many issues surrounding the repeal issue: see them at www.FamilyIntegrity.org.nz Repealing Section 59 is a strike at the heart of the traditional New Zealand family, a move to stop parents from exercising discipline and authority over their own children.

Submitted by:
Craig Smith
National Director
Family Integrity
For an interview, phone: (06) 357-4399
family.integrity@xtra.co.nz
www.FamilyIntegrity.org.nz
22 July 2005