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Have You Visited MyBFD Yet?

MyBFD  is our second platform that was created to extend the BFD community and to make it easier for members to interact easily with other members away from the public glare of General Debate and Backchat. Our new community at MyBFD is available to members with Bronze membership and above.

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Three Great Reasons to become a Member of the BFD

Three Great Reasons to become a Member of the BFD

A Thank you gift. You read The BFD every day and really appreciate a community where you can express your point of view in a respectful and polite environment. A membership is a thank you gift to The BFD for providing the community that you love so much. Speaking of

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Why Kids Need Their Dads

familyfirst.org.nz After we honoured and celebrated fathers on Sunday, it’s worth considering just how significant fathers are to the well-being and development of children, and ultimately the overall health of our society. Sadly, many kiwi kids live without a biological father or stepfather in their home.

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The Merger of TVNZ and RNZ
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The Merger of TVNZ and RNZ

Alexander Gillespie Claire Breen University of Waikato Alexander Gillespie works primarily in international law, with specialties in international environmental; and the laws of war/international humanitarian law. Dr Claire Breen holds a BCL from the National University of Ireland (University College Cork). She also holds an LLM (International Law) and

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Fast Bullies or Slow Bullies? Choose.
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Fast Bullies or Slow Bullies? Choose.

Simon Angelo wealthmorning.com Simon is the Chief Executive Officer and Publisher at Wealth Morning. He has been investing in the markets since he was 17. He recently spent a couple of years working in the hedge-fund industry in Europe. Before this, he owned an award-winning professional-services

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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 idbkiwi  Thank you idbkiwi for taking the time to craft such an

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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? Yesterday’s photo was of heading south on the Desert Road (SH1). NOTE: We prefer photos to be from a window with preferably part of

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A Govt with No Answers

A Govt with No Answers

After nearly five years of inaction, the Labour Government is now scrambling to deal with an out-of-control law and order problem in New Zealand, National’s Justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says. “Today’s announcement of another programme to ‘discourage’ youth offending is more window-dressing from a Government

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Tech Talk: Android Home Screen Tidy Up?
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Tech Talk: Android Home Screen Tidy Up?

This series is designed to help people to understand modern technology, and become more confident in using computing devices. It is not designed to educate experts. The author is involved in tutoring older students at SeniorNet, a New Zealand wide organisation. SeniorNet hopes that students will feel more confident in

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The Plank in Stuff’s Eye

The Plank in Stuff’s Eye

New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out With Science nzdsos.com Information Opinion NZDSOS stands behind Dr Ate Moala and Barrister, Lisa Hansen who were recently accused of being involved in conspiracy by yet a further hit piece in Stuff. Our Rebuttal To Stuff’s Conspiracy Accusations Erin Gourley on Dr Ate

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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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Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones

Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones

The name-calling began almost as soon as it became public that I had been nominated and accepted as a candidate for Council in the Otamatea ward of Kaipara’s local body elections. I was included in a ‘hit piece’ that principally maligned mayoral candidate Victoria de la Varis Woodcock

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This Government Must Go!
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This Government Must Go!

The Freedoms & Rights Coalition Information Opinion It was our 1st Birthday yesterday! On the 5th of September 2021, Brian Tamaki boldly founded The Freedoms & Rights Coalition in response to a government that was overstepping its mark big-time! Our mission has been clear from the very beginning…THIS

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Make the Ads Disappear

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