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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 taken as we were about to cross the Rhine River just downriver from the remains of the Ludendorff

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Just How Powerful Was Our Interview?

bobmccoskrie.com As we speak, there are currently negotiations going on to form a three-party coalition. For many months leading up to the election, it was believed that it would be a simple process with just two parties – National and ACT. Then a couple of things happened, and one interview

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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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The Right Is More Pragmatic Than the Left
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The Right Is More Pragmatic Than the Left

One of the differences between right-wingers and left-wingers is pragmatism. Right-wingers, because most of the time we invariably have to actually ‘govern’ whereas left-wingers do not, realise how the real world works and that often deals need to be cut which we’d rather not undertake. Occasionally this means eliminating

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What Is the Point of the Ombudsman?

What Is the Point of the Ombudsman?

New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science nzdsos.com Incensed and inspired by someone else’s ongoing dealings with the Ombudsman we thought we could share our experiences.  An NZDSOS member wrote to Health New Zealand (HNZ) to ask for the data from the Post Vaccine Symptom Check (PVSC) survey.

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It Is Time to Choose

Chris Trotter bassettbrashandhide.com TO BE POLITICAL in the fourth quarter of 2023 is not easy. Yes, New Zealand has just passed through a general election, but the outcome of that contest was signalled well in advance by the polls. That the government lost came as no surprise, even if

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Psst…want a Free Taste of an Article by Nathan Smith?

If you don’t have a Silver level membership yet you are missing out on our Insight Politics articles. Why Everyone Is Confused About Free Speech I talked with a few people after the Free Speech Union debate last week in Auckland and was struck by how poorly everyone understood

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Yesterday’s Five Most Popular Articles

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No Thanks Wayne, Not What We Voted For
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No Thanks Wayne, Not What We Voted For

Apparently Wayne Brown is floating the idea of congestion charging for Auckland. Either he is being very cunning, suggesting it so when the ensuing outcry from angry ratepayers erupts he can say he is listening to concerns and cancel the idea, or deliberately provocative as he seeks new ways to

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BFD Caption Competition

BFD Caption Competition

Here are a few I prepared earlier… 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 make your reading experience more enjoyable click here

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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 16 22 Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it,    but discipline is wasted on fools. 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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Growing NZ Cities Eat Up Fertile Land
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Growing NZ Cities Eat Up Fertile Land

Shannon Davis Lincoln University, New Zealand theconversation.com Auckland Council recently voted to decrease the amount of city fringe land available for development, citing flood risks and infrastructure costs. Meanwhile in Christchurch, plans for an 850-home development north of the city have been rejected because of the area’s “existing

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