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The BFD can help. We have done all the hard work and have already built a huge audience but what we are always looking for more of is quality NZ content. We want to help motivated,  professionally-minded writers who are already writing quality content for their own blog site’s

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Learning Foreign Languages Is a Positive

Learning Foreign Languages Is a Positive

Geoffrey Miller PhD candidate in Politics, University of Otago Miriam Neigert Lecturer in German Studies, University of New England As the 2024 academic year begins in Australia and New Zealand, optimism over the state of foreign language learning at universities is in short supply. Languages have taken a post-pandemic battering.

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View from Your Window

**If readers want this series to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz What can you tell us about this View from Your Window? Yesterday’s photo was a view of an RCR sign on a fence, corner of Gt South Rd and Beaumaris Way, Takanini,

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The BFD Daily Opinion Poll

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Disclosure Scheme for Pharma Payments Falls Short

David Menkes Associate Professor in Psychological Medicine, University of Auckland Pharmaceutical industry payments to doctors are common, often substantial, and can affect clinical decision making. Seven years after the industry trade association Medicines New Zealand first mooted a disclosure system, pharmaceutical companies operating in New Zealand recently revealed their financial

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They Have a Case of Beltway-itis

They Have a Case of Beltway-itis

The 1960 US presidential race was interesting for various reasons. On the Democratic Party side the race to become its presidential candidate was characterised by a couple of hard-fought primary elections between John Kennedy and a man called Hubert Humphrey (basically forgotten by history these days) but the other main

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The Greens Are Not Transparent

Jacqui Van Der Kaay Jacqui Van Der Kaay is a former journalist, holds a Masters degree in Political Science from Victoria University of Wellington and has a specialist interest in political leadership, voter behaviour, immigration and how social media affects democracy. Victoria University of Wellington democracyproject.nz For the last

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Can We Fight Critical Race Theory?

Can We Fight Critical Race Theory?

Hello, it’s John Porter on Bay FM and today I’m talking about Critical Race Theory (CRT). No, not heard of CRT? Well, it’s a significant issue around the world these days and seems to be becoming embedded in the thinking of certain sectors of our society. Critical

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Sunday Sermon

Logan Hagoort Minister at Covenant Presbyterian Church Editor of Founded in Grace

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 17 9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,    but dwelling on it separates close friends. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.

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The BFD Nightcap

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

From the NZ Herald. I think they mean “flout” Basic stuff, really. If you enjoyed this Stuff up please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads to make your

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Engaging With the NZ COVID-19 Inquiry: Make Your Voice Count

Engaging With the NZ COVID-19 Inquiry: Make Your Voice Count

New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science NZDSOS.com Engaging with the NZ Covid-19 inquiry is important – for our healing and for our futures. As we continue to navigate the brave new world post covid, it is crucial for us as citizens to take a critical look at the past

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View from Your Window

**If readers want this series to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz What can you tell us about this View from Your Window? Yesterday’s photo was looking back towards Auckland War Memorial Museum and Auckland Hospital from North Head. ** We need more photos please

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