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And Now for the Sucks O’Clock News

And Now for the Sucks O’Clock News

Rod Kane The official road toll figures were released today and the results show a 13 per cent increase in fatalities in spite of an innovative ‘Road To Zero’ government approach of pure genius which has cost many tens of millions of taxpayer dollars. “It should have worked,” said the

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The PMO and the OIA Debacle

Cranmer cranmer.substack.com 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. Former Labour Minister Stuart Nash’s quick succession

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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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Two Headaches That Pain Killers Won’t Touch
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Two Headaches That Pain Killers Won’t Touch

Chris Hipkins has twin terrors stalking his Government right now, and they aren’t even the pressing issues with the economy or what remains in the kitbag after his policy bonfire. Despite announcing another announcement over Auckland’s second harbour crossing, a promise that has fallen on the deaf ears

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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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Blinkers of the Day

Blinkers of the Day

Last week, journalist Rachel Smalley spoke out at TodayFM about the horrendous scenes at Albert Park and her dismay at the bias in mainstream reporting. The TodayFM archive has been pulled, but that segment of Smalley’s is still available elsewhere. TodayFM was pulled off air because the costs outweighed

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 3 33 The Lord curses the house of the wicked,    but he blesses the home of the upright. 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

Stuff invents a new form of volleyball. 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

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What Teachers Really Want

Christine Braid Professional Learning and Development Facilitator in Literacy Education Massey University Anyone watching the debate over the National Party’s recent curriculum policy announcement could be forgiven for thinking there is a deep divide in education philosophy and best practice in New Zealand. The truth isn’t quite that

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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 looking north

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Bring Back Common Sense – NZTSOS Appeal Case on 19 April

Bring Back Common Sense – NZTSOS Appeal Case on 19 April

New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science nzdsos.com A plain-language approach to deciding whether mandates were appropriate. The role of a lawyer sometimes seems to be to make something that is simple and straightforward, as convoluted, complicated and unfathomable as possible by wrapping it in complex and deceptive

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Critical Theory and Critical Thinking Are Not the Same

Darryl Betts darryllrbetts.wordpress.com Defeating false narrative with reason and logic In fact, they are very different. Fortunately, if you search online you can still find information about the principles of critical thinking if you know what to look for. You’ll see information about argument theory, the concepts

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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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Can We Get Past Identity Politics?
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Can We Get Past Identity Politics?

Thomas Cranmer commonroomnz.com Thomas Cranmer is a lawyer with over 25 years experience in some of the world’s biggest law firms. He divides his time between the UK and NZ. He writes on Substack exploring issues facing NZ under his nom du plume, Cranmer. This article was first

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Government Vax PR

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