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The BFD Face of the Day

The BFD Face of the Day

Today’s face of the day is Sir David Skegg of the University of Otago for telling it like it is. He was not afraid to be blunt about our failures and the reality we face. He didn’t tow the party line he was brutally honest. Give that man

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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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COVID-19 Update: 31 March 2020

COVID-19 Update: 31 March 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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Kindness Not Competence a Priority for Our Government

Kindness Not Competence a Priority for Our Government

George I was listening to Mike Hosking this morning and was interested to hear him express his frustration that the media cannot interview Government appointed key medical experts beyond the “official” organised 1.00pm update. No one-on-one interviews have been allowed. They are afraid a few ‘facts’ may emerge. Like

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Does New Zealand Have a Pandemic Plan?

Does New Zealand Have a Pandemic Plan?

In the last few weeks, we’ve been hearing about how our Government has a great coronavirus pandemic plan. The message Prime Minister Ardern has been trying to convey is Don’t worry, we’ve got this covered. We’re sorted. You can trust us. The truth is a little

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How Long Will the NZ Lockdown Last?

How Long Will the NZ Lockdown Last?

Our Government said four weeks. But the Civil Defence website says different. In this document dating back to 2006, it says the following: Again and again, in international news media, particularly media coming from the UK, I’ve been hearing talk about lockdowns lasting through until June at least, which

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Global Lockdown Most Significant Event in Recent World History

Global Lockdown Most Significant Event in Recent World History

After reading a paywalled article from The Spectator written by a recently-retired Professor of Pathology and NHS consultant pathologist Dr John Lee, I cannot help but feel that we are not quite on the right track with our coverage of the virus and lockdown. In announcing the most far-reaching restrictions

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Trust Us They Say, We Are the Only Source of Truth

Trust Us They Say, We Are the Only Source of Truth

The Prime Minister told us all that you should believe no one but them as the source of truth in this disaster. That would be fine if they were actually telling us the truth. I’ll give two examples. On Sunday we were told that 56 people have recovered from

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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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COVID-19 Update: 30 March 2020

COVID-19 Update: 30 March 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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What Am I Missing?

What Am I Missing?

Alwyn Poole I once heard a New Zealand politician (Graeme Lee – father of current MP Denise) explain that government in a free democracy and economy had two key responsibilities 1) To defend the nation from external threats. 2) To take care of the needy – the poor, the elderly, the infirm

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Face of the Day

Face of the Day

Press Release: ACT Party ACT Leader David Seymour is asking the public to submit and vote on the questions it would like answered by the Government on its response to COVID-19. “Keeping our democracy strong through the COVID-19 crisis will be vital”, says Mr Seymour. “Parliament has been adjourned but

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