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Is This Not a Conflict of Interest?

New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science nzdsos.com New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science (NZDSOS) is calling for transparency and accountability around pharmaceutical companies influencing and funding national medical regulatory bodies. Calls for Medsafe to remain accountable The response to our recent Official Information Act (OIA) request has

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Is Assisted Dying Open to All?

Is Assisted Dying Open to All?

Jessica Young Aida Dehkhoda Victoria University of Wellington Jeanne Snelling University of Otago theconversation.com Just over two years ago, terminally ill New Zealanders were given the right to request a medically assisted death with the End of Life Choice Act. But having assisted dying legally available doesn’t mean

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The BFD Daily Opinion Poll

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Not in the Interest of Public Safety

Not in the Interest of Public Safety

New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science nzdsos.com The World Health Organisation (WHO) is behind the implementation of amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR), the seriousness of which was recently ignorantly dismissed by Dr Michael Baker. New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science (NZDSOS) have written extensively about

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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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Face of the Day

Face of the Day

Joining Newshub Nation on Saturday, ACT leader and incoming Regulation Minister David Seymour admitted coalition partners National and NZ First were sceptical of the [Treaty] referendum. He said the compromise was a law be drafted, debated in Parliament and sent to a Select Committee. That would “allow people to have

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 26 20 Fire goes out without wood,    and quarrels disappear when gossip stops. 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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Is the Kiwi a Mute Flightless Bird?
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Is the Kiwi a Mute Flightless Bird?

Luke Tetley-Jones familyfirst.org.nz Have Kiwis lost their voice? The kiwi has always been a flightless bird, but is it now also mute? We’ve seen an alarming increase in political tension over the past couple years with issues around covid, transgender issues and government etc. that it’

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

How many Washdykes do we have 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 more enjoyable

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Big Political Donations Can Be Secret
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Big Political Donations Can Be Secret

Bryce Edwards Dr Bryce Edwards is the Political Analyst in Residence at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the director of the Democracy Project. Victoria University of Wellington democracyproject.nz New Zealand’s rules to regulate money in politics can now officially be declared broken. Although, in theory, political parties

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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 a view of Cefalu Sicily as seen from Cefalu Castle. The Castle is on a peak 270m above

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The BFD Daily Opinion Poll

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Why the Golden Arches in a Tourist Gem?

Peter Allan Williams peterallanwilliams.substack.com Writer and broadcaster for half a century. Now watching from the sidelines although verbalising thoughts on www.reality check.radio three days a week It’s the end of civilization as we know it. McDonald’s is coming to Wanaka – providing the development friendly

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