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NCEA 2023 Version (aka What Chance for Kids?)
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NCEA 2023 Version (aka What Chance for Kids?)

Alwyn Poole Education Plus … Challenging Mediocrity I am often asked to make clear the NCEA system. I have done my best below but please keep in mind I only have an undergrad (economics), a Masters (education), a teaching diploma and a post grad in sports management. Oh… and 32years in

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A Trial by Media

A Trial by Media

Tim Tripp timtripp.substack.com Cartoonist, Writer, Photographer, Marketing & Advertising – Christchurch, New Zealand. ACT 1 “I have seen too many frightful proofs in court – the devil is alive in Salem, and we are not quail to follow wherever the accusing finger points.” Arthur Miller, The Crucible Standing in the

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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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We Must Fight to Retain Our Democracy
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We Must Fight to Retain Our Democracy

Stuart Smith National MP for Kaikoura stuartsmith.national.org.nz Democracy in New Zealand is being challenged from within. And those who fought and died to protect our freedom would never have believed that the biggest threat to our democracy is not a foreign power, but our very own government.

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Sunday Sermon

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

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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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Council of the Day
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Council of the Day

Both men had enjoyed nights out in the city – [Isaac] Levings at a concert at TSB Arena last Wednesday; Sandy Calkin on Courtenay Place. The last time either was seen alive was on the waterfront, with their bodies later pulled from Wellington Harbour. But there have been several deaths and

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 23:8 You will vomit up the little you have eaten    and will have wasted your compliments. 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

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 here to browse our Membership options.

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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 the view

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In Just One Year 3,000 More Children on Benefits

Lindsay Mitchell lindsaymitchell.blogspot.com Lindsay Mitchell has been researching and commenting on welfare since 2001. Many of her articles have been published in mainstream media and she has appeared on radio, tv and before select committees discussing issues relating to welfare. Lindsay is also an artist who works under

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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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We Should Expect More from Our Politicians
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We Should Expect More from Our Politicians

Stephen Jack and his smutty comment made headlines for all the right reasons and resulted in his resignation – as it should have. “I like my Covid like I like my women. 19. And easy to spread.” His re-posting of doggerel posing as a poem comparing Jacinda Ardern to Hitler

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Labour’s Three Waters Refresh Is a Joke
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Labour’s Three Waters Refresh Is a Joke

Graham Adams commonroomnz.com Graham Adams is a freelance editor, journalist and columnist. He lives on Auckland’s North Shore. This article was first published by The Common Room. Last week, we watched the Prime Minister rebrand the contentious Three Waters project with a name so banal it is surprising

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