Penny Marie
NZ based independent investigative reporter, researcher, writer, coach, truth seeker. Founder of Let Kids Be Kids.
Penny Marie is an independent investigative journalist based in New Zealand, reporting on government policy, global influence networks, and the real-world impact of ideology on families, schools and children. She is the founder of Let Kids Be Kids, a grassroots movement launched in 2023 to inform and empower parents about what is happening in the education system and to protect children’s minds, bodies and identities.
Her work has attracted a rapidly growing audience across Substack, YouTube and social media, and has been republished by independent outlets internationally (see examples here and here). Penny combines on-the-ground interviews, document-based research and long-form analysis to surface stories often ignored or downplayed by mainstream media.
Featured investigations (Substack – pennymarie.nz)
BREAKING NEWS: Bill Gates loses lawsuit and will appear in Dutch court – On a Dutch court ruling that Bill Gates must face a lawsuit over alleged Covid-19 vaccine harms and the implications for global power and accountability.
A peek at NZ connections to USAID & more… – Following the money trail between USAID, New Zealand institutions and key figures shaping health, education and media narratives.
The Story Behind ‘Conversion Therapy’ – Unpacking how “conversion therapy” was framed in New Zealand, what the legislation actually does, and what it means for parents, therapists and free speech.
The Aotearoa Pots Of Gold At The End Of The LGBTQIA+ Rainbow – Investigating funding streams and incentives behind New Zealand’s “rainbow” policy agenda and its local impacts.
Featured videos (YouTube – @pennymarienz)
How Jacinda Ardern & Grant Robertson Funded the Rainbow Industry – A breakdown of how political decisions and public money built and sustained New Zealand’s modern “rainbow” infrastructure.
How Sex Became Gender In Law And Why We Need To Know – Penny’s speech at the NZ First Convention 2025, explaining how legal language around sex and gender shifted, and why it matters for policy, rights and parental consent.
A NZ Secondary School’s Big Pride Push For ‘Lil Gay Out’ – On-the-ground reporting and analysis of a secondary school’s Pride campaign and what it reveals about the wider cultural and policy environment.
About Let Kids Be Kids (founded 2023)
Let Kids Be Kids is a non-partisan, community-led organisation dedicated to protecting children from inappropriate sexualisation and harmful ideology, with a focus on what is being taught and promoted in schools. It provides parents and caregivers with practical information, events and resources so they can advocate confidently for their children’s safety, innocence and rights.
Where to find Penny’s work
Website & Substack
Media enquiries and interview requests: hi@pennymarie.nz
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