NZ
Ardern & Biden Join Contest for Nobel Prize in Economics
Kay O’Lacey wokejoke.nz Information Satire Darlings of the political Left in Washington (USA) and Wellington (New Zealand) have been nominated for consideration for the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics. Joe Biden and Jacinda Ardern have been duking it out through 2021 in the specialist economic space of Quickest
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NZ Labour Party to Rebrand
Kay O’Lacey wokejoke.nz Information Satire An insider source has revealed today that the NZ Labour Party is working on plans to rebrand itself ‘well ahead’ of the next election. “Look, just the word ‘Labour’ reeks of hard work, and risks alienating our core base. The ‘NZ’ part needs
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Take a Fresh Look at New Conservative
New Conservative As we approach 2022, New Conservative has revitalised its vision, and looks forward to the future, under the new Co-leadership of Ted Johnston, (a lawyer for almost 30 years ) and Helen Houghton (a teacher). We say to the public if you want a good caring party that
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 me about this photo? Yesterday’s photo is another tourist pic seen through the screen of the Buell. One of the brief moments when it wasn’t raining. Tranquil
Auckland Crime Escalates as Police Busy at Border
David Seymour ACT Leader A crime wave across Auckland is taking place as violent criminals feel empowered by the knowledge Police are busy at the border. Last night in Mount Eden a dairy that was raided recently was targeted again, along with the liquor store next door. One Police officer
An Open Letter to the Unvaccinated From an Overworked Minister
Information Satire Look, I’m a kind and empathetic fellow and all that, but to be honest, I’m getting a bit frustrated with you. Here I am doing my level best to achieve herd immunity for the health and well-being of the entire flock and you hang back
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The Children’s Wave
Information Satire I, your intrepid eyewitness, recently received information that yet another emergency meeting of the Committee of Public Fear was to be held the following night. Again the spyfly and I were ready and waiting as the usual participants shuffled, trotted, traipsed, plodded and sauntered into the meeting room.
The Vax Mandate Litmus Test Survey
Frigg My employer sent out a survey that I suspect is a litmus test for mandates. Here is my response as posted in the final “comment” box. It’s my favourite part of every survey. Let’s expound on the survey questions. “Vaccination status?” My vaccination status regarding COVID-19
Letter to the Editor: It’s About the Science, Stupid
Dear Editor I’ve finally been able to figure out why our nation’s schools are better off without teachers who have chosen not to receive the Covid-19 vaccination. I now understand why it is detrimental for our students to come into contact with unvaccinated teachers. My “eureka” moment
Nash Stops Debate with Racism
Below is a transcript of Mike Hosking with Mark Mitchell and Stuart Nash on painting Groundswell NZ as racist and anti-vax. The ZB on demand Transcript begins just after eight minutes into the 8am recording. Mike: I am doing well Stuart, are you feeling the wrath of the nation