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Lizzie Marvelly: 'Vulnerable treated like cash cows' - emergency housing makes Rotorua a dumping ground
Opinion: Lizzie Marvelly says the creators of this nightmare must be held accountable.
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Lizzie Marvelly: Let's holiday in our own back yard
COMMENT: I'd like to propose a return to the good old Kiwi holiday.
Lizzie Marvelly: Do the best you can working from home - and have fun
COMMENT: An old-hand has a few suggestions that might make the lockdown a bit easier.
Lizzy Marvelly: The GFC, Covid-19 and smashed avocado
Comment: Millennials have lived through two - some three - major economic downturns.
Lizzie Marvelly: Don't stop the music at Eden Park
COMMENT: Economic and employment benefits of large-scale concerts are obvious.
Lizzie Marvelly: Sit down Shane Jones, you're out of tune
Comment: I think most New Zealanders are appalled by racism
Lizzie Marvelly: Real emergency over emergency contraception
Emergency contraception is a conversation in desperate need of some logical thinking.
Lizzie Marvelly: Free speech only goes one way, in my opinion
Where was the free speech brigade when Renae Maihi was taken to court?
Lizzie Marvelly: RNZ Concert decision music to my ears
COMMENT: Kiwi youth already have radio options that serve them the biggest world hits.
Lizzie Marvelly: Māori know what is best for Māori
COMMENT: I refuse to listen to uninformed Pākehā pontificate about what Māori should do.
Lizzie Marvelly: Coronavirus outbreak no excuse for racism
If you are sick, NZ is probably one of the better places to need medical assistance
Lizzie Marvelly: Lack of information, cost and 'stupid' regulations hurting women's health
COMMENT: We need to openly talk about taboo subjects like periods, says Lizzie Marvelly.
Lizzie Marvelly: Let's face it - who really needs a man?
COMMENT: The benefits of being in a relationship with a woman are numerous
Lizzie Marvelly: Time to rethink the working week
COMMENT: While four-day week wouldn't suit all, I'd love to see it trialled by companies.
Top five columns of 2019: Lizzie Marvelly
Today we present the top five columns from Lizzie Marvelly.
Lizzie Marvelly: My Christmas naughty-or-nice list
COMMENT: Lizzie Marvelly helps Santa along with a few suggestions.
Lizzie Marvelly: National catches ugly political virus
COMMENT: Opposition's changed social media approach is no accident.
Lizzie Marvelly: Pūkana 'posers' mock Māori culture
COMMENT: The Māori expression is a tradition steeped in history, protocol and meaning.
Lizzie Marvelly: Simon Bridges' stance on homeless beggars belief
COMMENT: Prosecuting the homeless is morally bankrupt.
Lizzie Marvelly: Damning headlines will put Folau under fire
COMMENT: We need a new approach to report ex-Wallabies star's latest round of whack-a-gay.
Lizzie Marvelly: Cure sick DHBs with the right leadership
With deficits and emergency funding requests, those in charge should be under scrutiny.
Lizzie Marvelly: Irrelevant Guy Fawkes has had his day
COMMENT: It's time for Guy Fawkes to go.
Lizzie Marvelly: SBW has a point about a Māori All Black coach
COMMENT: Pacific Islander, Māori in the coaching system would be good for 'the boys'.
Lizzie Marvelly: Put Auckland metro on the fast track
COMMENT: Small projects that tinker around edges are not going to solve transport crisis.
Lizzie Marvelly: Take care of our uni students
COMMENT: Student life is becoming isolated because of technology.
What to do with all that extra cash?
COMMENT: Our tax brackets could do with an overhaul, don't you think?
Lizzie Marvelly: The porn websites that shock even me
COMMENT: Critical thinking about porn needs to be part of our school system.
Lizzie Marvelly: Why is white supremacy talk taboo?
COMMENT: Is one race is simply more inherently criminal than others?
We all are better players with a 'team' chat
COMMENT: Boys, it's okay to talk about your feelings.
Lizzie Marvelly: I'm ashamed that I can't speak my language
COMMENT: It's time to jump back into the waka and learn te reo Māori.
Lizzie Marvelly: Racist diner 'an absolute tosser'
COMMENT: Woman's bravery after abuse is the only good example from racism in a restaurant.
Lizzie Marvelly: School sport isn't all fun and games
COMMENT: The benefits of finding the right activity for each child would be immense.