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So You Want to Submit an Article?

I will always acknowledge that I have received a submission but I do not have the time to tell writers if it has been selected or why it has not been selected. This is due to the volume of submissions received. Headlines are often changed so if you submit an

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BFD Daily Opinion Poll

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Lots of Lovely Words but Were Any of Them True?

Lots of Lovely Words but Were Any of Them True?

Martin Hanson While still at the height of her popularity, “Jacinda Ardern: Leading with Empathy”, a biography of the New Zealand Prime Minister, was published. It was described by the publisher as “a major biography of one of the most important and inspirational leaders of the twenty-first century”. 20

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The Doomed Government
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The Doomed Government

Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com As I’ve frequently written before, ignore political polls. Their format simply no longer works, not just here but everywhere. They’ve been wrong for a decade now in 70% of elections and often dramatically astray. In my view, the only things which will save

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Nash Knows How to Stop Ram-Raids

Nash Knows How to Stop Ram-Raids

Darroch Ball Sensible Sentencing Trust. Stuart Nash, the ‘renewed’ Minister of Police, says he doesn’t think dairies should sell tobacco. Call me old fashioned, but maybe Nash as the Minister of Police needs to focus on ensuring these criminal thugs are caught and held to account, instead of waxing

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Will He Sink or Swim?
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Will He Sink or Swim?

Dr Muriel Newman nzcpr.com New Zealand’s new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has had a dream start. Uncontested for the leadership, he was then thrust into centre stage by the dreadful weather events that caused havoc and a tragic loss of life in Auckland. While Labour MPs will be

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Yesterday’s Five Most Popular Articles

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Democracy Is No Longer a Human Right?
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Democracy Is No Longer a Human Right?

The Human Rights Commission, the same organisation that remained silent when Jacinda Ardern’s Government trampled all over the Bill of Rights during the Covid emergency, has now come out and essentially said that they endorse the Government’s further abrogation of the Bill of Rights and wholeheartedly back moving

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Is There a Solution to the High Cost of Food?

Is There a Solution to the High Cost of Food?

Removing GST from food is certainly an option as it seems to work in Australia but the removal of GST from staple food products can create huge administration problems. For example: Is ice cream a non-staple food even though it is considered a dairy food product? If you enjoyed

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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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Face of the Day

Face of the Day

After his concert in Wellington on Thursday night, Sheeran said in another Instagram story that he wanted chocolate from Whittaker’s. “Whittaker’s NZ chocolate, you made a bar of chocolate with my face on it, I’ve just seen the memes,” he said. “I’m in Wellington for one

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 4 8 If you prize wisdom, she will make you great.    Embrace her, and she will honor you. 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

The NZ Herald repeats itself… “route” 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 here

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Why You Should Write for Us

If you are a professionally-minded writer this could be your opportunity to get your voice heard. With audience numbers soaring there has never been a better time to become a volunteer writer for The BFD. It doesn’t matter whether you are young or old if you love to

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