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Government Should Come Clean on PPE

Government Should Come Clean on PPE

Press Release: ACT Party “The Government needs to come clean on the reason why many frontline health workers can’t get PPE”, says ACT Leader David Seymour. “I am hearing many stories from health workers about a lack of PPE on the frontline. “That clearly signals there’s an issue

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Epidemic Response Committee Forces Clark’s Hand

Epidemic Response Committee Forces Clark’s Hand

“Oops I did it again”, reads David Farrar’s headline on his Kiwiblog, referring to our naughty Health Minister David Clark’s other (concealed) breaches of the isolation rules, as daily laid down by his PM. I laughed out loud at the accuracy of Farrar’s reference. Lucky Clark has

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Reusable Supermarket Bags Go the Way of Plastic Ones

Reusable Supermarket Bags Go the Way of Plastic Ones

We live in strange times. Not too long ago, the implementation of the reuseable shopping receptacle was seen as the solution to the apparent scourge of the single-use plastic supermarket bag. It was the fix all, the amazing corrective remedy to help what was seen by some as the worst

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The BFD Community Noticeboard

The BFD Community Noticeboard

This post is a place to: 1. Notify others of COVID-19 related news in their areas 2. Arrange for help for those unable to go out to get food or medicine 3. Ask for help If you are needing help the Friends in need group may be able to assist

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Dear Jacinda

Dear Jacinda

Dear Jacinda, You seem to operate under the old adage that if you tell someone something often enough they will believe it. May I politely ask, was this part of your communications degree? Again at your Sunday press conference, you stated that observing the trajectories overseas had helped the Government

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COVID-19 Update: 7 April 2020

COVID-19 Update: 7 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 those that

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I Tested Myself for the Wuhan Virus

I Tested Myself for the Wuhan Virus

Firstly I live in Europe. The Wuhan Virus test I had may not be available in New Zealand. I had been isolating in the mountains for a couple of weeks. The Girlfriend had to go up to the city. I got a phone call, she had gone into a pharmacy

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Is It Possible That COVID-19 Isn’t as Bad as We Have Been Told?

Is It Possible That COVID-19 Isn’t as Bad as We Have Been Told?

Alex Davis theemperorsrobes.blogspot.com Alex Davis is a business executive and director of several companies in New Zealand and overseas. He has included a lot of links to substantiate his opinion. In particular, this Swiss site which contains a large selection of articles on COVID-19. Alex originally offered his

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The BFD Community Noticeboard

The BFD Community Noticeboard

Editors note: Due to technical issues yesterday that prevented our articles from being viewed by most of our audience I have made the decision to republish them today. This post is a place to: 1. Notify others of COVID-19 related news in their areas 2. Arrange for help for those

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COVID-19 Daily Update: 6 April 2020

COVID-19 Daily Update: 6 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 those that

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Government Ideology Obstructs Pandemic Decision-Making

Government Ideology Obstructs Pandemic Decision-Making

Editors note: Due to technical issues yesterday that prevented our articles from being viewed by most of our audience I have made the decision to republish them today. Despite new data in the US showing half of the people with the virus have no symptoms,  the government still stubbornly refuses

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Ardern’s ‘Chariddy of Silence’…

Ardern’s ‘Chariddy of Silence’…

Editors note: Due to technical issues yesterday that prevented our articles from being viewed by most of our audience I have made the decision to republish them today. It’s my own fault. Believing it was, surely, not possible to say anything more arrogant than her performance on March 19th

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The BFD Community Noticeboard

The BFD Community Noticeboard

This post is a place to: 1. Notify others of COVID-19 related news in their areas 2. Arrange for help for those unable to go out to get food or medicine 3. Ask for help If you are needing help the Friends in need group may be able to assist

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