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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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OIA Shows Disregard of Our Rights

OIA Shows Disregard of Our Rights

New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science nzdsos.com A recent Official Information Act (OIA) request from lawyer and politician Sue Grey provides clear evidence of a complete disregard for science, justice and the Bill of Rights during the Covid pandemic and implementation of the Traffic Light System. This follows

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Te Pati Maori Highly Inappropriate & Disrespectful

Stuart Smith National MP Kaikoura The behaviour displayed by Te Pati Maori in Parliament last week was highly inappropriate and disrespectful. Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer seem more interested in theatrical displays than engaging in debate on the issues that matter to New Zealanders. Despite proclaiming their strong commitment

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Scrapping the $5 Fee Makes No Sense

lindsaymitchell.blogspot.com Yesterday, as part of the Wellbeing Budget 2023, the government announced the scrapping of the $5 prescription charge. This will cost $170 million annually covering around 29 million scripts. They have done this because an estimated three per cent of adults apparently do not collect their medicine

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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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The 2023 Budget Lacks Vision

The 2023 Budget Lacks Vision

In the lead up to the budget, Chris Hipkins, in an interview with Mike Hosking, avoided most of the questions by answering along the lines of ‘only a few more sleeps to go Mike and you’ll find out’. When the big day came listening to Grant Robertson almost induced

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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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Puzzle of the Day

On Friday, the Waatea News reported this: A Maori trade delegation has left to explore new opportunities in South East Asia. The delegation of emerging food and beverage business leaders will visit Singapore and Thailand on a trip organised by the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whitau Tuhono, with support

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 21 16 The person who strays from common sense    will end up in the company of the dead. 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

Stuff can’t even proofread a headline! The correct spelling is Prescriptions. 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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New Fantasy Fiction Book Released

New Fantasy Fiction Book Released

Gordon Lightfoot whakatakitimes.nz FACT OR FICTION A copy of the government’s newly published budget has somehow already made its way into Upper Hutt Library. The book – which apparently needed to be printed with taxpayer money and could not simply exist as a PDF – was not part of the

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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? ** We need more photos please folks, so grab your camera or mobile phone and get snapping! Yesterday’s photo was from Castle

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Five Takes on Budget 2023
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Five Takes on Budget 2023

Richard Shaw, Professor of Politics, Massey University Kate C. Prickett, Director of the Roy McKenzie Centre for the Study of Families and Children, Victoria University of Wellington; Michael P. Cameron, Professor of Economics, University of Waikato Robin Gauld, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean, University of Otago Timothy Welch, Senior Lecturer

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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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