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Latest Poll Shows Government in Control
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Latest Poll Shows Government in Control

In the latest 1News Verian poll, the political landscape in New Zealand seems to be holding steady, with the coalition Government maintaining its grip on power if an election were to be held today. The numbers suggest that the coalition, comprising National, ACT and New Zealand First, would secure enough

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 27 5 An open rebuke    is better than hidden love! 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

No, Stuff, the plural of passerby is passersby: 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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Sport – Our Ultimate Sanity Sanctuary

Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com In a troubled world to a degree unprecedented since the end of the 2nd World War, which as individuals we’re all helpless to do anything about, thank God for the salvation of sport. Yesterday, we watched Afghanistan hand a hiding to Australia, something which

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50th Anniversary for Local Battalion

50th Anniversary for Local Battalion

Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. A 250-strong New Zealand Army formation from Burnham Military Camp will march through Christchurch’s central city on Friday to mark the start of the local

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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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A Rates Tale

Peter Allan Williams Writer and broadcaster for half a century. Now watching from the sidelines although verbalising thoughts on www.reality check.radio three days a week. If a business turned over nearly 87 million dollars in annual revenue, returned a 21 million dollar end of year surplus, owned assets

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The Elusive Goal of Kotahitanga

The Elusive Goal of Kotahitanga

Tani Newton Te Pati Maori’s call for a separate Maori Parliament may sound treasonous to some. To others, it is just another episode in the long and mildly sad story of a basically happy country that longs for a unity it can never quite achieve. Hobson’s promise, “We

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Time for a Reality Check

Time for a Reality Check

Dr Muriel Newman Dr Muriel Newman established the New Zealand Centre for Political Research as a public policy think tank in 2005 after nine years as a Member of Parliament. A former Chamber of Commerce President, her background is in business and education. In the recent European Parliamentary elections, where

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Voters Want a Say on Maori Wards
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Voters Want a Say on Maori Wards

A recent Taxpayers’ Union – Curia poll found the majority of New Zealanders in favour of local voters having the final say on the introduction or disestablishment of Maori Wards through a referendum. The results showed that 58 per cent of respondents believe that local voters should be the decision-makers,

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Face of the Day
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Face of the Day

A Hamilton city councillor has written an offensive, expletive-laden rant to a neighbouring council. He says he wrote it that way intentionally, to get the attention of Waipa mayor Susan O’Regan. Hamilton mayor Paula Southgate has made a formal complaint about the conduct, which is set to be

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 26 11 As a dog returns to its vomit,    so a fool repeats his foolishness. 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

Wrong brake, Jason. And, “waiting for an updated”? 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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The New Covid-19 Inquiry Will Start in November

The New Covid-19 Inquiry Will Start in November

The current Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 response will be divided into two phases. ‘Phase Two’ of the inquiry will start from November 2024 and will be the independent, full scale, and public inquiry we committed to in our coalition agreement. New commissioners will be appointed, and

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