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A ‘Trump Moment’ in the Netherlands

A ‘Trump Moment’ in the Netherlands

A ‘Trump moment’ in the Netherlands shows that Europe has had enough of identity politics. If you enjoyed this article 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

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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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Real Change Begins Today

Real Change Begins Today

David Seymour ACT Party Leader The coalition agreement ACT has negotiated with National and NZ First and announced on Friday will deliver the real change so many New Zealanders voted for. The three parties have committed to a policy programme that will make life more affordable, ensure proper consequences for

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 25 26 If the godly give in to the wicked,    it’s like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring. 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

From the New York Times. 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 more enjoyable click here to

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Is the MSM Refusing to Publish Your Opinion Pieces?
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Is the MSM Refusing to Publish Your Opinion Pieces?

Today, RNZ and both TV news channels lean well to the left, NZME and Stuff have both been captured by a radical interpretation of the Treaty of Waitangi, and the Otago Daily Times won’t touch a cartoonist like Garrick Tremain. Don Brash Conservative views are less and less welcome

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Movies for Kids and Families

Alwyn Poole alwynpoole.substack.com Alwyn Poole founded and was the head of Mt Hobson Middle School in Auckland for 18 years. MH Academy is now an in person private school for Year 11 – 13. There is now a nationwide online provision called Mt Hobson Academy Connected for Years 1

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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 the view as we approached Sydney on a flight from Auckland. ** We need more photos please folks, so

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The Link Between Health and Education

The Link Between Health and Education

Sarah Williams, Senior Lecturer in Nursing Leon Benade, Associate Professor, School of Education Auckland University of Technology Given the health and education challenges many New Zealand children face, it is surprising (and even depressing) how little crossover and collaboration there is between these two vital sectors. The inequities in health

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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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From Saint to Witch
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From Saint to Witch

Puff-piece profiler, writer Michelle Duff (it’s too much of a stretch to call her biographer of Dame Jacinda Ardern) scolds the political centre from her left-wing observation post in an explainer “How Dame Jacinda Ardern’s profile went from saint to witch” on the TVOne page. As equally predictable

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Maori Suicide Rates Are Still High

Clive Aspin, Associate Professor of Health Victoria University of Wellington Gabrielle Jenkin, Director Suicide and Mental Health Research Group University of Otago Rates of suicide in New Zealand have remained stubbornly high, despite government efforts to address the issue through the suicide prevention strategy and action plan and other measures.

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Why More Parents Want to Homeschool

Family First staff writers familyfirst.org.nz As parents are becoming more disillusioned and disturbed by what’s being taught (and not taught) in our schools, many are turning to homeschooling. As New Zealand rapidly slides further down the OECD rankings for numeracy, literacy, and foundational subjects, more than half

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Psst…want a Free Taste of an Article by Stephen Berry?

If you don’t have a Silver level membership yet you are missing out on our Insight Politics articles. National’s Tax Package Makes an Impressive Headline The National Party finally released its tax policy on Wednesday. While some economists have expressed scepticism about the affordability of tax cuts while

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