Skip to content

NZ

water bubbles in blue water
NZ

It Has Never Been Tested in Court and There Is No Law

Winston Peters NZ First In an astonishing and dangerous interview on Q+A on Sunday Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty stated his justification for continuing to include co-governance in the ‘Three Waters’ reform, is because “the treaty recognises that Maori have special rights in water in particular…it’s

Members Public
Court of Appeal to Hear Appeals on Vax Mandates in NZ

Court of Appeal to Hear Appeals on Vax Mandates in NZ

Cranmer Lawyer with over 25 years experience in some of the world’s biggest law firms. I divide my time between the UK and NZ. This Substack explores issues facing NZ at present under my nom du plume, Cranmer. cranmer.substack.com AL AL writes a substack based on OIAs

Members Public
Why Is National Not in the Lead?
NZ

Why Is National Not in the Lead?

After the last three years, the National Party ought to be streets ahead of the government in the polls. This has been the most divisive government ever, from the attacks on democracy, to their soft approach to crime, to their hijacking our water system, to their attacks on our farmers,

Members Public
The Mandates Were Not Essential to ‘Protect the Public’

The Mandates Were Not Essential to ‘Protect the Public’

Dr Robin Youngson kiwisforgood.co.nz Dr Robin Youngson is a retired anaesthetist, and former international leader in healthcare quality and safety, who now works full-time as a trauma therapist. **The author is fully vaccinated and has widely advocated the importance of COVID vaccination for consenting adults** This article

Members Public
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

Members Public
persons left hand on yellow background

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.

Members Public
More Spin than a Laundromat
NZ

More Spin than a Laundromat

When in opposition Labour continually attacked National for the number of spin doctors employed by the government. But since Labour took office in 2017 the number of spin doctors has risen by more than 50%. The number of communications staff working in the core public service has tipped over the

Members Public
Take Our Daily Trivia Quiz
NZ

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

Members Public
white metal gate

Prison of the Day

[…] the owners asked a friend to make a $7000 custom-made enclosure to help protect them from prospective thieves. “Some people say the bars make it look like we’re in a cage or in prison, but we feel so much more safe now,” Rong said. The couple have also

Members Public
The BFD Daily Proverb
NZ

The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 18:8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;    they go down to the inmost parts. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.

Members Public
The BFD Nightcap
NZ

The BFD Nightcap

If you have a great Youtube, Rumble or Vimeo video to share send it to videos@thebfd.co.nz

Members Public
The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

Try “derided”, Stuff. 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

Members Public
View from Your Window
NZ

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 taken from

Members Public
white ceramic mug on table
NZ

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

Members Public