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Reefton – The New Paris
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Reefton – The New Paris

Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com In an at times ridiculously over the top article by an Annamarie Quill, the Stuff website recently waxed worshipfully about the virtues of the West Coast town of Reefton. First, it had the cheapest houses in New Zealand. There’s an age-old reason for that being

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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 nellie Thank you nellie for taking the time to craft such an interesting

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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? Yesterday’s view was of the Series E1 Shinkansen outside the ‘Rolling Stock’ Station at The Railway Museum, Omiya, Saitama. The Museum

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Tribalism Is Not the Answer
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Tribalism Is Not the Answer

Geoff Parker Recently Stuff published an article titled ‘Coalition’s petty reversal on Maori wards a threat to local democracy’, dated 17 April 2024, by Corey Hebberd. This article seeks to address Hebberd’s humbug. Autonomy and diverse voices Hebberd writes: Abolished the requirement for referendums on Maori wards, was

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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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A Well Kept Secret
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A Well Kept Secret

If you think politics is about unacknowledged influences misusing power, you’d be spot on, which makes me pessimistic about our political future. Gone are the days of the altruistic politician with a heart of gold saying all the right things and attracting grassroots support because of their genuine, honest

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Their Low Standards

Los Angeles prior to World War II was a bit of a joke; it was isolated and difficult to get to; it had Hollywood but not much else. If you research the 1930s golden age of Hollywood you will be hard pushed to find a single movie actually set in

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Jacinda’s Legacy Is a Sick Joke
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Jacinda’s Legacy Is a Sick Joke

Bob McCoskrie bobmccoskrie.com The latest abortion statistics make grim and upsetting reading, with a 25% increase in abortions since the decriminalisation of abortion in March 2020 – four years ago. The focus on Maori being able to abort their babies – even late-term – is equally sickening. TRANSCRIPT: Four years ago, our

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Hapless Hypocrite Hipkins Hysterical
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Hapless Hypocrite Hipkins Hysterical

Chris Hipkins has the worst job in politics, Opposition Leader. But he has made the worst job even more unbearable with his often hysterical hyperbole as he seeks to convince everyone that the Government is on the rocks. Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the demotion of two ministers today shows

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 26 17 Interfering in someone else’s argument    is as foolish as yanking a dog’s ears. 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

Stuff doubling down on the stuff ups – all from the same article. 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

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Christchurch Soldier Maintains Strong Family Connection With Gallipoli

Christchurch Soldier Maintains Strong Family Connection With Gallipoli

Chris Lynch Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. chrislynchmedia.com Corporal Johns’ strong military heritage makes representing the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) at the services in Türkiye on 25 April extra significant, in particular

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One of These Things Is Just Like the Other

One of These Things Is Just Like the Other

New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science nzdsos.com In 2021 the ‘no jab no job’ mandates forced New Zealanders to take a novel and experimental medical treatment, and now we are facing mandatory fluoridation of our public water supply as per the 2022 instructions from Bloomfield (former, Director-General of

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Read at Your Own Risk

Read at Your Own Risk

New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science nzdsos.com The sensitive content herein is to be read at your own risk and demands a health warning. It is the duty of New Zealand Doctors Speaking Out with Science (NZDSOS) to provide a disclaimer (of sorts) and we recommend that readers

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