History

 

Family Planning began in 1936 to help women choose the size of their families and the spacing of their children. As the needs of New Zealanders have changed over generations, so have the services we offer, and the issues with which we are involved.

 

Today, Family Planning continues to take care of present and future generations - tiakina tou whakapapa. We believe children should be by choice - not chance or coercion, and that every child should be a wanted child.

 

A history of Family Planning, "Rocking the Cradle, Contraception, Sex and Politics in New Zealand" written by Helen Smyth was published in 2000. Copies of the book are available from Family Planning - click here for more details or to purchase a copy.

 

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