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BFD Daily Opinion Poll

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Will They Lower the ‘Youth Court’ Age?

Darroch Ball Sensible Sentencing Trust. The ‘Make It 16’ campaign has recently had a decision by the courts go their way in seeking the voting age be lowered to 16. The issue has been around for some time, but for some reason it has now taken a new step with

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The Covid Tyranny in New Zealand

The Covid Tyranny in New Zealand

Olivia Pierson oliviapierson.org A most excellent analysis on the state of the Covid response in New Zealand presented by English commentator, Maajid Nawaz. The representatives speaking on behalf of the Freedom Movement within NZ show Nawaz’s prudent taste in scanning this country for those who can cut to

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OCR Hits a 14 Year High

OCR Hits a 14 Year High

Gee, I’m angry. I can’t tell you how angry I am. The OCR hit a 14-year high today, with banks advising that approximately 60% of fixed mortgages will be coming up for renewal in the next 9 months – many of those over the summer. Thankfully, I don’

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Yesterday’s Five Most Popular Articles

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Losing the narrative

Now We Get To See Who’s Been Swimming with No Undies On

Yesterday the Reserve Bank Governor, Adrian Orr, shattered Kiwis’ Christmas dreams delivering a massive 75 basis point jump in the OCR, to 4.25 per cent. That is the highest rate since 2008. The news is bleak: The Reserve Bank has delivered a jumbo-sized interest rate rise of 75

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Do I Need to Spell It Out for You New Zealand?
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Do I Need to Spell It Out for You New Zealand?

What a disgrace. This vile government has no shame and is determined to ram through its wildly unpopular bills under urgency. Democracy be damned, welcome to Mahutocracy where the Tyranny of the Majority is replaced by the Tyranny of Tainui. Up to her gills in obfuscating about the new better-

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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
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Face of the Day

Two more polls not going Ardern’s way. No wonder she looks grumpy. If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads to make your reading experience more enjoyable click here to browse our Membership options.If you enjoyed this article please share it using

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 24 11 Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die;    save them as they stagger to their death. 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

A ‘sceptical’ toilet??? Hmmm 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 to browse

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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 photo? ** We need more photos please folks, so grab your camera or mobile phone and get snapping! Yesterday’s photo was a view from Russell Heights,

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Next ze World

Next ze World

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Students Are Supported and Parents Are Involved

Students Are Supported and Parents Are Involved

Saira Boyle Principal MT HOBSON ACADEMY s.boyle@mthobson.school.nz The structure, construct and goals of the schooling system have never been so challenged as they were during the recent COVID-19 lockdown era. In response to the pandemic we saw governments, ministry departments, school leaders, teachers, families and,

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