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Realism and Commonsense – Not Political Platitudes

Realism and Commonsense – Not Political Platitudes

Rt Hon Winston Peters New Plymouth 27 August 2023 Good afternoon and thank you for the chance to speak with you today. This province is famous for its energy resources, but long before that and yet now, for being an agricultural powerhouse, and the province of newer industries. During the

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Test your trivia knowledge – Select from seven subject categories. General knowledge, Dictionary, Entertainment, History, Food & Drink, Geography, Science & Nature. To Enjoy Our Other Puzzles Become a Bronze Member

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Face of the Day

Face of the Day

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins had a fine rant on Sunday. The shape of Labour’s campaign, and ruling out NZ First, is clearly a Hipkins view of the world, with the party’s caucus only consulted on Sunday morning just ahead of his speech. With 20 or more MPs currently

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 28 25 Greed causes fighting;    trusting the Lord leads to prosperity. 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

Not only the ABs that stuffed up. Poor Robert has a timing issue. 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

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Facepalm: Paper Straws Aren’t Any better

I hate paper straws. Can’t stand the bastards. They stick to your lips and taste like, well, paper. So it was with a certain sense of schadenfreude that I read this. Paper straws are touted as an eco-friendly alternative to their classic plastic counterpart, but according to new

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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 the Santiago de Cuba skyline from Meliá Santiago de Cuba hotel. ** We need more photos

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The BFD Daily Opinion Poll

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What Is Wrong with NZ’s Hospitals

New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out With Science nzdsos.com A whistle-blower in Hawke’s Bay recently spoke to Alex Spence from the New Zealand Herald about significant issues with the Radiology Department in Hawke’s Bay Hospital. The Herald will continue reporting on the impact of the staffing crisis

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Supporting the Health Care System

Supporting the Health Care System

Stuart Smith National MP Kaikoura Under a National government, many more New Zealanders will gain access to essential cancer treatments. The National Cancer Control Agency has identified 13 cancer treatments as either lifesaving or life-prolonging and currently, these treatments lack funding in New Zealand. These therapies target lung, bowel,

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Bryce Edwards: Who Is Funding National to Victory?

Bryce Edwards: Who Is Funding National to Victory?

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 – Te Herenga Waka democracyproject.nz National is not only winning the race towards the general election finish line, but is also miles

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Herding Us into a Phony New World
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Herding Us into a Phony New World

Harry Palmer If there is one thing an objective observer would remark on when visiting this world for the first time – the friendly Martian if you like – it would be on how interconnected the hierarchies of Western countries are – particularly the English-language speaking ones – despite their claims of being

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Sunday Sermon

Logan Hagoort Minister at Covenant Presbyterian Church Editor of Founded in Grace

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Fail of the Day
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Fail of the Day

With just hours to go to before Avi Yemini’s book launch in Wellington last night, the Cathedral of St Paul cancelled the hall hire that Avi Yemini and Rebel News booked months ago. Avi says: And instead of just admitting they were scared, they tried to blame me and

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 27 19 As a face is reflected in water,    so the heart reflects the real person. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.

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