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Dance-Off

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We’re Going on a Taniwha Hunt
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We’re Going on a Taniwha Hunt

Christopher Ruthe waikanaewatch.org Information Opinion In Maori mythology, taniwha (Maori pronunciation: [tanifa]) are large supernatural beings that live in deep pools in rivers, dark caves, or in the sea, especially in places with dangerous currents or deceptive breakers (giant waves). They may be considered highly respected kaitiaki (protective guardians)

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BFD Daily Opinion Poll

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It’s Not Jacinda’s Fault She’s So Kind

It’s Not Jacinda’s Fault She’s So Kind

As the Team of $55 Million continue to write just what they’re paid to, New Zealanders too often have to turn to overseas media for anything approaching objective reporting (at least, from the legacy media: The BFD is just one of a handful of independent media within NZ’s

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Calls for Reform of Lobbying Laws Increase

Bryce Edwards Victoria University of Wellington – Te Herenga Waka democracyproject.nz Dr Bryce Edwards is Political Analyst in Residence at Victoria University of Wellington. He is the director of the Democracy Project. This week global anti-corruption agency Transparency International released a report on lobbying, which described New Zealand’s

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Things That Make Me Go Hmm

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Co-Governance Is a Sacred Cow to Labour
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Co-Governance Is a Sacred Cow to Labour

Michael Bassett bassettbrashandhide.com Political historian Michael Bassett CNZM is the author of 15 books, was a regular columnist for the Fairfax newspapers and a former Minister in the 1984-1990 governments Have you noticed that when Jacinda’s government is forced to make concessions under public pressure they never

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Yesterday’s Five Most Popular Articles

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Harsh, but a Good Sledge
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Harsh, but a Good Sledge

Dr Shane Reti is a patient man, and yesterday he landed a good sledge on Andrew Little after patiently waiting for Little’s propensity for anger to manifest itself in just six minutes. Dr Shane Reti: Why is it, on his watch, that not only are increasing numbers of people

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A Radical Proposal

Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com Our biggest road works contractor Fulton Hogan are reportedly complaining about their inability to secure staff. Here’s how to solve their problem. Lift the percentage of current staff actually working from the present 5% to 10% and thereby double production. The remaining 90% of

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Don't Panic

Don’t Panic, It’ll All Be Fine

Corporal Jones always used to say “Don’t panic, don’t panic!”, usually when things were about to turn to custard. That was certainly how I’ve been feeling this past week, when what should have been a routine plugin upgrade for our membership system all of a sudden caused

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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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Women of the Day

Women of the Day

A brave mother and daughter were bruised after a gutsy attempt to stop hammer-wielding offenders as they fled the scene after robbing the Ellerslie Jewellers & Engravers jewellery store in Auckland. “Like hell” they were getting away with it, Lesley said. The two women ran after the group of

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 16 11 The Lord demands accurate scales and balances;    he sets the standards for fairness. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.

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