With the government announcing they are finally banning puberty blockers, here's a re-run of part of a McBlog episode in May 2024 when Bob investigated why Christchurch doctor Sue Bagshaw was the immediate go-to for the legacy media whenever the chemicalisation of gender-confused children is the topic. You'll quickly see why they love her (glaringly false) narrative, and never seek out the many doctors who agree with the Government's recent excellent decision on puberty blockers (including our recent Forum speaker Dr Miriam Grossman or Dr Hillary Cass from the UK). Of course, they're also not interested in victims such as Zara or Issy either.

In this episode Daybreak - why the Children's Commissioner's claims of prioritising children should be treated with caution; the media look for outrage against the NZ Breakers; Te Pati Maori and Labour oppose the ban on puberty blockers - unsurprisingly; a major US Health Services report further highlights the problems with transing our children; Meta already knows which Australia social media accounts are owned by under-16s; what do kiwi youth think about social media; the phone ban in schools gets the tick of approval - despite previous opposition; a US study suggests that fewer 18 year olds want marriage & children - especially the females; & more...

We speak to NZ First leader Winston Peters about the recent Government announcement to ban puberty blockers, and the uphill battle to get the decision across the line. We also touch on the new RSE guidelines and proposals for parent consultation.

Yesterday was a good day. A superb decision by the Government to ban the prescribing of puberty blockers. A great day for safeguarding children and protecting minors from experimental treatment and irreversible decisions. Bob outlines why it was the only decision the Government could make.

Bob and Simon discuss the government’s decision to end the use of GnRHa hormones (usually referred to as ‘puberty blockers’) for vulnerable young people who are confused about their biological sex.

The use of puberty blockers has never been appropriate – it has effectively been the trialling of experimental drugs on children, and this decision is long overdue

In this episode - nobody wants to hear Oprah; the NZ Herald finally presents both sides of a debate - on transgenders in sports; the new Opportunities Party leader doesn't know biology; the Government wants to exclude parents from the consultation process around RSE; the next excuse for drug use is "eco-fear" and climate anxiety; parenting 'experts' want parents to teach consent when changing nappies; a US survey shows that parents are failing to monitor their kids online activity; and more...

FORUM ON THE FAMILY 2025: Q&A Friday 29th August - Simon O'Connor puts questions to our international speakers related to both their presentations and also their ongoing advocacy work.

Here's Solid Ground with Simon O'Connor for 18th Nov 2025.