Khalia Strong

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The pen is the mightier than the sword, when it's in the right hands! Pacific Journalist. Student of the world. Mother. She/Her.

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Articles

Pacific researchers explore kava and talanoa therapy as treatment for PTSD

4 days ago | pmn.co.nz | Khalia Strong

A team of Pacific researchers is exploring how indigenous knowledge can improve mental wellbeing by combining the calming properties of kava with talanoa, a traditional method of dialogue. The team is investigating an indigenous alternative to conventional mental health treatments, aimed at addressing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety. Kava is made from root of the piper methysticum plant, which is then ground into powder.
Cook Islands youth demand transparency in seabed mining talks

4 days ago | pmn.co.nz | Khalia Strong

Pacific RegionHelena Keenan-Williams says the government’s lack of genuine consultation highlights the need for inclusive dialogue that engages young people.
Vaimoana Mase: Upholding faith, family, and Pacific stories

5 days ago | pmn.co.nz | Khalia Strong

Vaimoana Mase on her wedding day with her father, Puniloa Auatama Tapāleao, 2022. Photo/SuppliedLanguage & CultureIn a heartfelt reflection during Sāmoan Language Week, the award-winning journalist shares how her father’s wisdom shapes her storytelling journey.
Ngatepaeru Marsters honoured for mentoring Pacific midwives

5 days ago | pmn.co.nz | Khalia Strong

While you may have heard about calling a midwife, but who trains the midwives? Enter Ngatepaeru Marsters, one of this year’s King’s Birthday Honours recipients, recognised as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for her contributions to midwifery and Pacific communities. Marsters is the National Coordinator of Tapu Ora, a support network for Pacific and Māori midwifery students. She is also a member of the Pacific Midwifery Liaison team at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Pacific artists unite to celebrate grand reopening of The Met’s Oceania Gallery

1 week ago | pmn.co.nz | Khalia Strong

The prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art has reopened its transformed Arts of Oceania gallery, showcasing new and ancient treasures from across the Pacific region. Although the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing has been closed since 2021, it features some of the world’s most iconic artefacts from Africa, the ancient Americas, and Oceania.
Khalia's Kupu: Punished for making ends meet

1 week ago | pmn.co.nz | Khalia Strong

The looming inclusion of boarder income in benefit deductions is another kick in the teeth for lower income families trying to make a buck. As someone who spent several years on the benefit as a solo mum, I hosted homestay students to help make ends meet. My toddler would be bundled into my room to create space, and for several weeks or months we'd get to know someone from a different culture.
Pacific symposium set to transform leadership landscape in Aotearoa

1 week ago | pmn.co.nz | Khalia Strong

A major Pacific leadership event is set to take place in West Auckland next month, bringing with it a bold vision of empowerment, connection, and transformation. Five Pacific leadership firms will host the Legacy Leadership Symposium 2025, which aims to equip and strengthen leaders across all spheres of inﬂuence.
Siobhan Sharkey: Upholding family legacy in law with Pacific pride

1 week ago | pmn.co.nz | Khalia Strong

It’s graduation season, and among the thousands of deserving graduates is Siobhan Sharkey, who is receiving a conjoint degree in Law and Arts, majoring in linguistics from the University of Auckland. She tells PMN News her mother inspires her, and credits a conference for sparking her interest in law. Siobhan aims to represent her family’s values in her legal career, focussing on service and community involvement. "It still feels surreal," she says. "It's been a long five years to finally get here.
Khalia’s Kupu: Reflection on this week's Budget announcement

2 weeks ago | pmn.co.nz | Khalia Strong

They say politics and religion shouldn’t meet, but for a “no BS” Budget of biblical proportions, quoting scripture seems apt. “Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” - Matthew 6:21 (NLT)Rough translation: where you put your time, energy, and investment, shows where your priorities are. So what does yesterday’s Budget reveal about the Government’s heart?
Pacific advocates call for compassionate investment ahead of Budget 2025

2 weeks ago | pmn.co.nz | Khalia Strong

With the Coalition Government set to present its annual Budget this afternoon, concerns are being raised by Pacific community leaders over the anticipated funding direction. Ana Ika, a policy analyst with the Salvation Army, says that while the government is focussed on investment and economic growth, critical issues are being overlooked. The Salvation Army produces an annual State of the Nation report that highlights various areas of concern.