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Less Dead Men Required

Less Dead Men Required

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand is holding its national conference in Christchurch on Sunday May 19, 2024. Media are welcome to attend. Over 4000 men are diagnosed with, and about 750 die of prostate cancer every year. Around roughly the same number of men died of prostate cancer

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Luxon Has a Vision and a Plan

On Wednesday I listened to Christopher Luxon giving a pre-Budget speech to the Auckland Business Chamber, the CEO of which is Simon Bridges. It was a speech, delivered without notes, containing a vision and a plan to implement a means whereby the goals in the vision would be achieved. The

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A Third Medical School in New Zealand?

Dr Bryce Edwards Political Analyst in Residence, Director of the Democracy Project, School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington Victoria University of Wellington democracyproject.nz It’s becoming a classic case study for why lobbying deals with politicians need greater scrutiny. Former National Minister Steven Joyce runs a lobbying company

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Replay Radio: The Crunch
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Replay Radio: The Crunch

Here is the replay of The Crunch from this week. My guests this week were Rachel Stewart, Shane Jones and Simon O’Connor and, of course, we have the Buddies. Enjoy! Rachel Stewart: Social Commentator And Blogger: On Protecting Women’s Spaces, J.K. Rowling And The Need For Men

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Who Really Broke the Treaty?

Who Really Broke the Treaty?

When the Treaty of Waitangi Act created the Waitangi Tribunal, naïve politicians gave radicals free reign to twist the treaty, plunder the coffers, and try to seize control of New Zealand. This 50-year grand scheme centres on allegations that “the Crown” (meaning you and I), broke the treaty and should

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 18 8 Rumors are dainty morsels    that sink deep into one’s heart. 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

I’ve never heard of a Seacrest Studios Hospital. A very strange name. 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

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The BFD Comment of the Week
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The BFD Comment of the Week

As part of our drive to keep our comment section the best in New Zealand we showcase each week an example of a top-notch comment that adds value to The BFD. Today’s comment was written by Other Andy Thank you Other Andy for taking the time to craft such

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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? This photo is the view from the business class departure lounge in Dubai. ** We need more photos please folks, so grab your

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The Pro-drug Crowd’s Own Goal

Bob McCoskrie bobmccoskrie.com The pro drugs crowd are back. More than 150 ‘experts’ have signed an open letter to the Government calling for the legalisation of ALL drugs. But most of the “experts” who signed their letter aren’t the experts that you’re thinking of. Some of them

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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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Knock Knock Who’s There? Oranga Tamariki

Thanks to Centrist News Services putting in an OIA to the Children’s Minister we now know Oranga Tamariki can knock on your door and remove your child if their “emotional well-being” will suffer due to your opposition to them having puberty blockers. All this reminds me of Polish Jews

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Love, Culture, and the Waitangi Tribunal

Simon O’Connor Husband, step-father, and longtime student of philosophy and history. Also happen to be a former politician, including chairing New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Committee. onpointnz.substack.com For reasons I can’t fully explain, there was very muted reporting of the Court of Appeal

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Rethink the Pink
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Rethink the Pink

Brian Tamaki “Rethink the pink this Friday! Pink Shirt Day is just a fundraising front for the shocking InsideOUT organisation,” states Brian Tamaki the leader of Destiny Church. “InsideOUT is one of the main organisations in our schools, trying to sexualise our kids.” “Groups like InsideOUT intentionally target our younger,

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