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The BFD Backchat

The BFD Backchat

Good evening, welcome to Backchat. On Backchat, you are free to share your own stories, discuss other news or catch up with friends. To participate you’ll need to sign up for a Disqus account which is free, quick, and easy. On posts that are not articles like this one,

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

I have a theory about Stuff. I think that their name was well chosen given their propensity for stuff-ups. What do you think? If you enjoyed this BFD Stuff up of the day please consider sharing it with your friends.

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Laughter Is the Best Medicine

Laughter Is the Best Medicine

While our BFD community is in isolation it is important to have a good laugh every day. This regular daily post is the place to joke about the Kung Flu and banish negative thoughts. Let’s take it one day at a time dear readers and keep our spirits high.

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NZ COVID-19 Graph of the Day

NZ COVID-19 Graph of the Day

I made this graph to try to show metrics that the mainstream media won’t. They give a total cases number which is useless because once they have recovered there is no point in counting them. I also do a hospitalisation percentage as this will tell you if it is

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COVID-19 Update: 24 April 2020

COVID-19 Update: 24 April 2020

We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with

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The BFD View From Your Window
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The BFD View From Your Window

Where do you think this photo was taken? Editor Note: The BFD needs more views from your window. We particularly need challenging views that contain enough clues for the once a week prize-winning VFYW. (Currently on hold due to the lockdown). Please put View From My Window in the

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The BFD Puzzle Post: Codecracker, Crossword, Sudoku

The BFD Puzzle Post: Codecracker, Crossword, Sudoku

* Daily Codecracker * Daily Crossword * Daily Sudoku Welcome to our Daily puzzles. Readers requested daily puzzles so we have sourced three of them for your enjoyment. They are available for ALL readers who have a subscription package with The BFD. Cancel your newspaper subscription as your final remaining reason to keep

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General Debate

The BFD General Debate

Good morning, welcome to our daily General Debate. Our evening General debate is called Backchat and will start at 6 pm. On General debate, you are encouraged as a commenter to share your own stories, discuss other news, bring NEW news, catch up with friends or make new friends with

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The BFD Face of the Day

The BFD Face of the Day

Raelene Castle has resigned as the CEO of Rugby Australia…oh dear how sad never mind. After the way she treated Israel Folau I think she got her just desserts! If you enjoyed this BFD face of the day please consider sharing it with your friends.

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The BFD Backchat

The BFD Backchat

Good evening, welcome to Backchat. On Backchat, you are free to share your own stories, discuss other news or catch up with friends. To participate you’ll need to sign up for a Disqus account which is free, quick, and easy. On posts that are not articles like this one,

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COVID Poetry

COVID Poetry

Poem from Queenstown I'm normally a social girl I love to meet my mates But lately with the virus here We can't go out the gates. You see, we are the 'oldies' now We need to stay inside If they haven't seen

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

Apparently firefighters come from New Plymouth to fight fires in Greymouth. If you enjoyed this BFD Stuff up of the day please consider sharing it with your friends.

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Laughter Is the Best Medicine

Laughter Is the Best Medicine

While our BFD community is in isolation it is important to have a good laugh every day. This regular daily post is the place to joke about the Kung Flu and banish negative thoughts. Let’s take it one day at a time dear readers and keep our spirits high.

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ANZAC Day Activities for Children
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ANZAC Day Activities for Children

With children at home due to the lockdown restrictions, keep their minds ticking with these Anzac themed crafts and activities. The perfect combination of entertainment and historical education. StandAtDawn_Activity_SheetDownload StandAtDawn_Colouring_SoldierDownload Make a Poppy. Want to get right into the spirit of commemoration, enter our “Decorate your

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