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From the Desk of a Male Pale and Stale

I recently wrote an article addressing two significant concerns: 1. The bloating of the Te Whetu Ora HR Department, during its establishment (since then additional roles have been advertised!) 2. The visible promotion of Cultural Marxism, aided by this expansion. For instance, positions like “Group Manager, Organisational Culture Programme” or

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The Govt Hopes Private Investors Will Fund Social Services

Tom Baker Associate Professor in Human Geography University of Auckland It was scarcely mentioned during the election campaign, but we will undoubtedly be hearing more about “social investment”. As the National Party’s election platform stated, it will be the “organising framework” for funding and delivering social services. The finance

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How to Gift Someone a BFD Membership This Christmas

We have GREAT news. For many years readers have asked us for the ability to give a BFD membership as a present but we didn’t have the technology to do it. This Christmas we finally have what you have all been asking for. Gifting Our new system allows us

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Kerikeri Needs the Help of the Pied Piper
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Kerikeri Needs the Help of the Pied Piper

These photos were sent to me yesterday but this problem has been going on for months now. A person who goes to the Curves Gym noticed that the ground was subsiding and then another day some children told this person to be careful as there are rats there undermining the

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A Great Repeal for Landlords

A Great Repeal for Landlords

Alison Pavlovich Senior lecturer in the School of Accounting and Commercial Law Victoria University of Wellington The new coalition government has announced a suite of tax reforms, including reintroducing the ability for property investors to deduct the interest costs on their mortgages against their rental income. Early criticism of the

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Yesterday’s Five Most Popular Articles

If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads to make your reading experience more enjoyable click here to browse our Membership options.If you enjoyed this article please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.

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Labour Left Lots of Landmines
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Labour Left Lots of Landmines

Labour has left loads of economic landmines for the incoming Government to step on. Fortunately, they are being discovered but each one presents its own unique set of circumstances to defuse. Labour is the political equivalent of a Hamas IED factory, crafting landmines and other fiscal explosions for the unwary

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The Maori Party Are Still Blaming Colonization

The Maori Party Are Still Blaming Colonization

Dear Editor I am amazed that in the 74 years I have lived the Maori Party are still blaming colonization for the problems that Maori experience such as their health. When they are not blaming colonization they are claiming that the Treaty of Waitangi means co-governance. Enough has been written

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Want to Save Big on Fuel?

Want to Save Big on Fuel?

We are very pleased to announce a new service for ALL members of The BFD.  The BFD in partnership with GCo Fuels has created a discounted fuel option. In these tough financial times anything that can save you precious dollars is something to be celebrated. We’ve worked hard to

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 12 10 The godly care for their animals,    but the wicked are always cruel 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

If you have a great Youtube, Rumble or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@thebfd.co.nz

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

I tremble to suggest that it was a major tremor. 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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On the Front Lines

rutherford.org Charlottesville, Va. – In advance of a holiday season that could see record numbers of ancestry kits given as gifts, the Rutherford Institute is cautioning the public about the significant privacy risks associated with corporations, government agencies and hackers possibly gaining access to one’s familial DNA. As the

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View from Your Window
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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 of the Mataura River Bridge, SH93, Mataura, Southland. ** We need more photos please folks, so grab your camera

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For Less Than the Cost of a Cup of Coffee

Introducing the BFD BASIC subscription. No frills just Ad-free viewing 16c a day $1.15 a week $5 a month ( less than the cost of a cup of coffee) $60 a year Grab a Basic membership today.

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