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BFD Daily Opinion Poll

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The Steps We Need to Take in Response to Cyclone Gabrielle

Pedrho Cyclone Gabrielle (and other storms) may or may not be caused by climate change. Cyclone Gabrielle was more likely the result of the (natural) La Niña system that has been present in the Pacific/Tasman for nearly two years; plus the very real possibility that regional weather has been

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A Political Agenda for New Zealand
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A Political Agenda for New Zealand

Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com If I was a current Opposition Party Leader, below are some of the policies I’d initially announce to get the ball rolling. 1. Hold a referendum asking New Zealanders whether they want a name change for the nation. If more than half vote yes,

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Maureen Pugh Is onto It!

Maureen Pugh Is onto It!

Dear Editor It was correct of Maureen Pugh to ask James Shaw, on behalf of a Local Government Council, and more especially her constituents, for evidence of Anthropogenic Global Warming as the cause of the recent Cyclone Gabrielle. As an opposition MP she is duty-bound to ask the Government

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This Govt’s True Legacy

Graham Adams commonroomnz.com Graham Adams is a freelance editor, journalist and columnist. He lives on Auckland’s North Shore. This column was first published at The Common Room, commonroomnz.com Even if Chris Hipkins is no longer the Prime Minister after October’s election, his legacy will be locked

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Yesterday’s Five Most Popular Articles

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Patrick Gower Is Right, This Time
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Patrick Gower Is Right, This Time

It must be a red letter day: for once I am in agreement with Patrick Gower as he slays the attack on Maureen Pugh by her own leadership. He describes Christopher Luxon’s handling of the issue as “demeaning” and “all for show”. National leader Christopher Luxon’s handling of

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An Attack on Our Right to Manage Our Own Health

Mark Freeman The Therapeutic Products Bill is another attack on New Zealanders’ right to manage their own health, says Dr Matt Shelton of New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science. The bill was introduced into Parliament last November and was then referred to the Health Select Committee. Submissions close on

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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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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 24 12 Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.”    For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew.    He will repay all people as their actions deserve. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing

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The BFD Nightcap
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The BFD Nightcap

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The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

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Outrageous Impertinence

Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com Kenya’s President William Ruto has called for a National Day of Prayer to end the drought. “We have seeds, fertiliser and water harvesting strategies. We now need God to send us rain”, Ruto said. Given these skybayers believe God is perfect in every sense

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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 not of

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