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Lessons We Need to Learn

Dr Muriel Newman nzcpr.com Dr Muriel Newman established the New Zealand Centre for Political Research as a public policy think tank in 2005 after nine years as a Member of Parliament. A former Chamber of Commerce President, her background is in business and education. Cyclone Gabrielle was a tragedy

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Woke and ‘Bread and Butter’ Politics
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Woke and ‘Bread and Butter’ Politics

John A.Z. Moore democracyproject.nz John A.Z. Moore is a writer for the Democracy Project and a precarious worker in the provinces. Jacinda Ardern’s government promised transformation in the economic and social spheres. But after failing to deliver on key material/economic concerns, such as with the

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Therapeutic Products Bill an Extremely Important Issue

Therapeutic Products Bill an Extremely Important Issue

Mark Freeman A protest against the Therapeutic Products Bill in Wellington at the weekend drew a very positive response from passing motorists. Nearly 50 people from several freedom groups in the city came together on Saturday to raise public awareness of the legislation. The event was one of a number

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They Are Us
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They Are Us

Michael Bassett bassettbrashandhide.com In February-March 1988 when Cyclone Bola hit the eastern North Island I was Minister of Civil Defence. I remember flying crab-wise into a howling gale to a closed Gisborne airport in a small Air Force plane in order to get an immediate handle on

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Will the Govt Response Lose or Win Them an Election?

Will the Govt Response Lose or Win Them an Election?

As the scale of the disaster of Cyclone Gabrielle on the East Coast of the North Island is becoming more and more known, people in the region are starting to wonder whether the Government response will be like the response in the US to Hurricane Katrina, which ultimately cost George

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Take Our Daily Trivia Quiz
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Take Our Daily Trivia Quiz

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Tweet of the Day

Tweet of the Day

Volunteering in Esk Valley, car loads of emboldened criminals standing over road workers and shelter volunteers. Police take details and let them on their way. Stealing generators/food with impunity. Armed military and curfews need to be in place today. — BonyM (@Anabel_Norfolk) February 19, 2023 Discuss it on The

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 21 4 Haughty eyes, a proud heart,    and evil actions are all sin. 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 Stuff Up of the Day

The BFD Stuff Up of the Day

Soldier wasn’t in the original – so it read and form Aussie is appealing. They’ve gone back to insert soldier, but not corrected form to former. If you enjoyed this Stuff up please share it using the share buttons at the top or bottom of the article.If you

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Drag Queens: Adult Entertainment Aimed at Children

Drag Queens: Adult Entertainment Aimed at Children

familyfirst.org.nz Our children are being bombarded by ‘sexuality and gender’ messaging 24/7. Online, in the classroom1, everywhere. It’s a battle to indoctrinate the minds of our children. And there’s now a new show in town targeting young kids in this hypersexualised culture war – Drag Queens.

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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 of a

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Army Needed to Restore Law and Order in Hawkes Bay Region
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Army Needed to Restore Law and Order in Hawkes Bay Region

New Zealand First Media It is appalling that during these tragic circumstances in the Hawkes Bay and elsewhere where people have lost their lives and livelihoods, we are now seeing gangs and feral thugs threatening, robbing, stealing, and looting. The lawlessness cannot be allowed to continue and will only get

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