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A Cyclone of BS from Stuff
It’s not for nothing that my Second Law of the Media is: When an article claims, “science says…” or “new study shows…”, assume that it doesn’t until proven otherwise. Once again, Stuff are the proof of that rule. Scientists have cautiously concluded climate change is partly responsible for
Our Leaders Need a Lesson in Civics
Bryce Edwards democracyproject.nz Dr Bryce Edwards is Political Analyst in Residence at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the director of the Democracy Project. I teach a first year course at Victoria University of Wellington about government and the political process in New Zealand. In “Introduction to Government and
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
Yesterday’s Five Most Popular Articles
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Do You Think Our Government Will Be Stupid Enough to Let Them In?
To paraphrase an excerpt from the Aeneid, beware of Chinese bearing gifts. The original quote refers to the Trojan Horse. So, it seems the Chinese are offering up a ‘Chinese Horse‘, in the form of aid, that will let them get a toehold into New Zealand via their “aid”. The
We Have Three Copies of Educator Roger Childs’ New book ‘New Zealand’s History Curriculum – Education or Indoctrination?’ to Give Away
We are running yet another fantastic book giveaway for our members. We have three copies of educator Roger Childs’ new book ‘New Zealand’s History Curriculum – Education or Indoctrination?’ to give away. Book Review: On the 10th of April, we will give away three copies to three lucky BFD members.
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Things That Make Me Go Hmm
Dozens of Maori words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Not the Oxford Maori dictionary but the Oxford ENGLISH dictionary. New Zealanders will now see the common and casual te reo Maori greeting Kia ora e hoa! – meaning “hi mate” – in their Oxford English Dictionaries, as the institution
The BFD Daily Proverb
Proverbs 17 17 Better a dry crust eaten in peace than a house filled with feasting—and conflict. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.
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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day
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View from Your Window
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Hipkins Grinds the Greens
The Greens have had the mat well and truly pulled from under them in the past week by Chippy keeping on the fuel tax rebate, to the chagrin of Jack Tame on Q+A who accused him of adding ten to twenty tons of emissions by his actions. Next to