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It Looks Like National Have a Problem
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It Looks Like National Have a Problem

The latest Roy Morgan Poll should sound a warning to the Government, particularly the National Party. It is unpleasant reading but is not at all surprising given the constant media attacks on this Government. Roy Morgan’s New Zealand Poll for May 2024 shows support for the National-led Government (National,

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 30 32 If you have been a fool by being proud or plotting evil,    cover your mouth in shame. 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 Nightcap
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The BFD Nightcap

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The 4 Big Trends To Watch

Paul Spoonley Distinguished Professor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Massey University The first data from the 2023 census will be released on May 29 – and not before time. We will see how successful – or not – the census exercise was in achieving participation and coverage. It’s no secret past

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

Stuff clearly doesn’t know what constitutes a constituent. 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

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Te Pati Maori Are the Worst

Te Pati Maori Are the Worst

Dr Bryce Edwards Political Analyst in Residence, Director of the Democracy Project, School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington Victoria University of Wellington democracyproject.nz Toxicity and disinformation are becoming a big part of New Zealand politics. And much of this relates to debates about ethnicity, race, and racism. We

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‘Pride’ Isn’t a Virtue for Our Kids

‘Pride’ Isn’t a Virtue for Our Kids

Bob McCoskrie bobmccoskrie.com There are so many ‘LGBT’-focused days, campaigns and flags during the year that it may be easier to mark the days when it’s not being showcased. But following on quickly from Pink Shirt Day is the next one being targeted at children – Pride Week.

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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 a “What the heck?” moment. Spotted in a parking area near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Rotorua. ** We need

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Insideout Hide Inappropriate Award-Winning Poem

Insideout Hide Inappropriate Award-Winning Poem

Bob McCoskrie bobmccoskrie.com Here’s the latest Media Release from Family First NZ … InsideOut has tried to ‘hide’ poetry that won an award as part of Out on the Shelves because many people on social media said that there were potentially underlying themes of sexual innuendo, incest and self-harm.

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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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The Most Vital Thing About Bringing back Charter Schools

The Most Vital Thing About Bringing back Charter Schools

Alwyn Poole Alwyn 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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Treaty Settlements – Let’s Be Honest

Mike Butler Mike Butler is the author of The First Colonist and The Treaty – Basic Facts and Treaty Transparency Let’s be honest about treaty settlements for a few minutes. The table below shows that around $4.6 billion has been largely paid as financial redress for alleged breaches of

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But What About the Coercion?

But What About the Coercion?

New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science nzdsos.com Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell has released her report into the place, or not, of informed consent in the death of Rory Nairn, a 26 year old Dunedin man who died from post-jab myocarditis in November 2021. Our close and

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Scallywags? Actually, They Are More like Ratbags
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Scallywags? Actually, They Are More like Ratbags

The Maori Party and their proxies are upping the ante in their racist rage, promising to block motorways and roads and go on strike as part of a protest against the democratically elected Government’s policies. Te Pati Maori co-leaders have pushed back on suggestions calls for people to strike

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