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What Is Cam’s First Rule of Politics?
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What Is Cam’s First Rule of Politics?

Christopher Luxon really needs a quick remedial lesson in Cam’s Rules of Politics, particularly the first rule. Clearly, he seems unaware of the rule which is ‘Explaining is losing.’ He sure has been doing a great deal of explaining, that is for sure. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon got quite

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A Great Warrior Who Sacrificed Himself for ‘The People’
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A Great Warrior Who Sacrificed Himself for ‘The People’

One of the embarrassing attributes of left-wingers the world over is this habit of pretending not only that the modern day is some Dickensian novel come to life but also that they are warriors of some sort fighting a battle. The implication (presumably) is that you’re supposed to be

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If You Scratch Our Back We Will Scratch Yours

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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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 13 10 Pride leads to conflict;    those who take advice are wise. 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 Nightcap

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

Since when does “an” come before a consonant, NZ Herald? 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 reading experience

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A New Commercial Venture

Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com Reading the NZ Herald a couple of weeks back, I encountered a full page article under the heading “SMALL BUSINESS Q&A”. It included a large photo of two affable looking blokes, their shirts hanging out, both clad in blue jeans and with their

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How to Fix the News Funding Model

Peter Thompson Associate Professor of Media Studies, Victoria University of Wellington The announcement last week that Newshub would be shut down was not the “canary in the coalmine” some suggested – it was the explosion. If it is not to be the first of many, then New Zealand needs a new

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National’s Supporters Happy With First 100 Days of Tax Policy

Lisa Marriott Professor of Taxation, Victoria University of Wellington Jonathan Barrett Associate Professor in Commercial Law and Taxation, Victoria University of Wellington Ahead of the 2023 election, it was clear there was not a lot in National’s tax policies to benefit the least well off. Nothing has happened over

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Seymour Offers Himself up as Tackle Bag

Seymour Offers Himself up as Tackle Bag

Rosemary Abbott whakatakitimes.nz BODY ON THE LINE David Seymour has put his money where his mouth is. The ACT leader has been outspoken about the Hurricanes Poua’s team haka, saying the team should focus less on politics and more on training. To demonstrate his commitment to the cause,

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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 the view from our apartment accommodation in Dublin, looking to the southern hills over Drimnagh Castle. ** We need

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One Rule for Him, One for Them

bobmccoskrie.com There have been some sports stories which the media have covered – but they’ve covered them in very different ways. It’s very clear that there’s one rule for some, and another rule for others – depending on who they agree with. TRANSCRIPT: There have been some sports

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The Wellington Mayoralty

Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com The Wellington mayor and Council are the most criticised of any in New Zealand, and not without cause. Wellington last had a decent mayor twelve years back with Kerry Prendergast, now deservedly a Dame. She remains one of the busiest people I know, notwithstanding being

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The BFD Daily Opinion Poll

Take our Daily Opinion Poll and see how your views compare to other readers and then share the poll on social media. By sharing the poll you will help even more readers to discover The BFD. Share this BFD Opinion poll so others can discover The BFD using the share

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Dear Royal Commission of Inquiry

Tani Newton Well, it’s that time – time to have our say to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into I-can’t-bear-to-say-what. I’ve only got as far as commenting on expanding the terms of reference, but I thought I’d share what I’ve written in case it can inspire

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Our Research Down on the Farm

Our Research Down on the Farm

bassettbrashandhide.com My name is Amy. My husband Hamish and I farm sheep and beef near Clinton in Southland. We use regenerative farming methods following the advice of a Dr Christine Jones. We spent months researching the options before taking the decision. Dr Jones is a leader in regenerative farming.

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