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Not So Fast…
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Not So Fast…

On Saturday the National party released its list for the forthcoming General Election. This led to the immediate, and for me rather sad, end of the political career of Michael Woodhouse (I did warn him, did urge him to be the candidate in the Taieri electorate). A good man who

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An Eye Watering Amount of Money Flushed

An Eye Watering Amount of Money Flushed

Last Saturday’s BFD poll asked readers which scam hit New Zealand the harder financially out of two choices: Covid or climate change. Of course, government policies will inevitably cost more than budgeted government expenditure; for example, climate change policies increased fuel prices by shutting down fossil-fuel development and

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Value Your Vote – Election 2023
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Value Your Vote – Election 2023

familyfirst.org.nz As you prepare to vote in the upcoming 2023 New Zealand General Election, our Value Your Vote resource will help you vote for candidates and parties that share your values. Visit our Value Your Vote website to see the voting record of all MPs on values-based

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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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Yesterday’s Five Most Popular Articles

If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads to make your reading experience more enjoyable click here to browse our Membership options.If you enjoyed this article please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.

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Labour Going Down like a Lead Balloon

Labour Going Down like a Lead Balloon

Labour’s vote has collapsed into the 20s as the centre-right grabs a lead in the latest 1News Verian poll. While the news might sound good for National, there is still the Luxon problem to deal with. Labour has sunk below 30% in the party vote in the latest

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Take Our Daily Trivia Quiz
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Take Our Daily Trivia Quiz

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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Ex-Knight of the Day

Ex-Knight of the Day

James Hay Wallace can no longer use the title “Sir” after the government made a request to King Charles to strip him of his knighthood. Wallace was revealed as the prominent businessman who had sexually abused three young men back in June after he failed to be granted leave to

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 22 23 For the Lord is their defender.    He will ruin anyone who ruins them. 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

Aw, it’s commendable that you edited, Stuff, and yes the resultant paragraph is better than the two separate sentences, but you forgot to tidy up as you went. If you enjoyed this Stuff up please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.

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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 city of Split, viewed from the water as we left the port. I can highly recommend visiting

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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 Nightmare on Molesworth Street

A Nightmare on Molesworth Street

Labour is going to lose this election in the opposite way to its last result. In three years, this bunch of misfits are on track to turn a stunning win into an equally stunning loss. If you want proof I suggest you read Mike Munro’s article in the Weekend

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