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All Was Not ‘Kind’: the Bloomfield Protest

All Was Not ‘Kind’: the Bloomfield Protest

Mark Freeman As Sir Ashley Bloomfield basks in the glow of his recently-bestowed knighthood, he continues to promote the myths of the government’s ‘kindness’ during the recent “pandemic” and New Zealand’s low mortality rate. Some people are keen to hear his fictionalised account of the Covid era,

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Wood Latest for the Chop
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Wood Latest for the Chop

A mighty totara has fallen. That’s probably how Michael Wood sees it. Possibly not the fallen bit. If there’s one thing this gang of hopeless government ministers are good at it’s sheer arrogance. They appear to think they’re above the law. It would seem very few

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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 exclusively for our members.  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 secure this

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National Flat Lining in Latest Poll
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National Flat Lining in Latest Poll

The latest Taxpayers’ Union/Curia poll came out on Saturday, and it shows again that National is failing to grow its share of the vote. National is essentially flatlining with just 17 weeks of campaigning left until the election. National is unchanged from last month on 36% while Labour drops

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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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Faces of the Day
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Faces of the Day

It was the Green Party’s turn to release a stunning party policy this past weekend. The Green Party has announced its own plan for households to meet rising costs, with an “Income Guarantee” that will ensure no one gets less than $385 a week in their pocket after tax

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 12 18 Some people make cutting remarks,    but the words of the wise bring healing. 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

“dent the car’s window” Must be a special kind of glass… 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

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PPTA Continues to Grind Students

Alwyn Poole Awyn Poole founded and was the head of Mt Hobson Middle School in Auckland for 18 years. MH Academy is now an in person private school for Year 11-13. There is now a nationwide online provision called Mt Hobson Academy Connected for Years 1-13. alwynpoole.substack.

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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 from the front of my pickup window looking southwest to the White Horse Monument on top of

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What Now for Mehrtens?
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What Now for Mehrtens?

Damien Kingsbury Emeritus Professor Damien Kingsbury continues to research and occasionally supervises PhD candidates. He is a regular commentator for and contributor on regional political affairs to domestic and international media as well as writing articles and reviews for journals and other publications. Deakin University theconversation.com New Zealand pilot

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Stuff’s Absurd Journalism on WHO Concerns

Stuff’s Absurd Journalism on WHO Concerns

New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science nzdsos.com The World Health Organization Global Digital Health Certification Network was launched this week in partnership with the European Commission to “strengthen global health security”. Claiming to facilitate movement within Europe’s borders, the ramifications for human liberty and freedom of movement

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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 Panel’s Package Is a Pick-and-Mix

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 Democracy in New Zealand could and should be improved in so many ways. So it’s a

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We Are More than Ready for You to Move On
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We Are More than Ready for You to Move On

Is it a Labour party mantra – ‘We have learnt from our mistake/s, and we are ready to move on’? Isn’t that the resolution to any problem, courtesy of Helen Clark many years ago? And now Ginny Andersen says time to move on with regard to Michael-the-incompetent

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