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Facing Forced Fluoridation Despite Community Pushback

Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. New Zealand’s Director-General of Health has mandated the fluoridation of Oamaru’s drinking water, despite widespread opposition from locals. In April 2024, the Waitaki District Council instructed

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Kiwibank Faces Charges for Overcharging Customers $7M

Kiwibank is facing criminal charges from the Commerce Commission after it was found to have overcharged more than 36,000 customers approximately $7 million in fees and interest rates on home loans, credit cards, and overdrafts. The overcharges, which stem from both manual and electronic system errors, were described as

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Don Brash’s Speech: What Partnership?
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Don Brash’s Speech: What Partnership?

The following is a speech delivered by Don Brash, February 23rd, 2019. If anything, five years on, it has gained in relevance. Earlier this month, something shocking happened at Waitangi. And no, I’m not referring to my being shouted down at the Lower Marae. That was rude, but not

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National Better Get Serious, Soon
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National Better Get Serious, Soon

The latest Taxpayers’ Union/Curia poll should be giving the National Party cause for concern as they continue to slide in the polls. National is down on last month to 35.4% (-1.9 points) while Labour is also down marginally on 29.4% (-0.6 points). The Greens remain

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Rort of the Day

Rort of the Day

Labour MP Kieran McAnulty is claiming a $36,400-a-year housing perk to rent property from his wife. McAnulty owns a four-bedroom, $655,000 home in Masterton. When Parliament is in session he stays at a flat in Lower Hutt, owned by his wife Gia Garrick, for which

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 12 15 Fools think their own way is right,    but the wise listen to others. 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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And the Shredders Whir into Action
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And the Shredders Whir into Action

The shredders will whir into action at the Te Pati Maori office as the Government announces an inquiry into the shenanigans that went on at Manurewa Marae. Don’t want to have any pesky documents lying around, now, do we? On the allegations surrounding Te Pati Maori, Luxon said the

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 11 5 The godly are directed by honesty;    the wicked fall beneath their load of sin. 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

Seriously Stuff – A shed “in” a house? 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 click

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Natural Treatments for Staying Well in Winter

Natural Treatments for Staying Well in Winter

New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science nzdsos.com Another virus doing the rounds? Rushing out to get vaccinated against this years flu, assuming the vaccine makers picked the right variant? Why not look at all options for health, including natural treatments? While, three years ago the unvaccinated were told

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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 of Mount Patriarch (1656m), Upper Wairau Valley. ** We need more photos please folks, so grab your camera or

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