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 leaders and experts alarmed as Census replaced by annual surveys

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

Pacific advocates are raising concerns about how diverse voices will be represented following the elimination of the national census. On Wednesday, Dr Shane Reti, the Statistics Minister, announced that more minor, annual surveys would replace the five-yearly census. He says that despite the unsustainable and escalating costs, “successive censuses have been beset with issues or failed to meet expectations”.
My perspective: Why scrapping the Census counts

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

Every couple of years, the Census would roll around, encouraged, and bombarded with ads and slogans urging participation, and made it feel like our voices count. This comes as the five yearly Census is being cancelled to be replaced with smaller annual surveys. If we're being honest, this Census had become a costly, cumbersome event that never seemed to happen at a good time. Many will agree and say it should have been cancelled years ago.
Call for awareness on stalking and control in Pacific communities

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

Alofimua Genevieve Sang-Yum says more awareness is needed around controlling behaviours. Photo/Composite: Supplied/UnsplashLaw & OrderWith new laws treating stalking as a standalone offence, a family violence advocate urges education on the difference between love and control.
Tragic loss: Sāmoan fashion icon fatally shot at US peace rally

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

Fashion designer Afa Ah Loo was gunned down at a protest in Utah, USA. Photo/FacebookNewsAfa Ah Loo, who was the only Sāmoan contestant on Project Runway, has died after a shooting during a nationwide protest in Utah.
Youth rally for change: Hīkoi demands action on homelessness crisis

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

Aaron Hendry, founder of youth homelessness support service, Kick Back. Photo/Kick BackPoliticsRangatahi from Kickback are marching from K-Road to Britomart, urging Aotearoa to recognise and address the harsh realities faced by their peers.
Auckland University charts new course with Pacific strategy

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

The University of Auckland recently celebrated a major milestone with the launch of its inaugural Pacific strategy, Ala o le Moana. The initiative aims to boost academic outcomes through research, leadership, teaching, entrepreneurship and community service. Ala o le Moana, which translates to ‘pathways of the ocean’, pays tribute to the Pacific people’s rich history of navigation, exploration, and community.
Flood-proof gardens feed and empower communities in Fiji

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

A volunteer plants mangrove seedlings along Waicoka's coastline for World Environment Day. Photo/Homes of Hope FijiEnvironmentRaised garden beds are offering food security and climate protection to flood-prone communities, with women leading the charge.
Ancient DNA study reveals unique history of Pacific migration

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

Dr Monica Tromp leads a team of researchers analysing ancient DNA and other evidence from early Pacific cultures. Photo/Supplied/Amuraworld.comLanguage & CultureThe ground-breaking research challenges the idea of a single ancestral culture and sheds light on the social dynamics of the region’s ancient people.
Pacific researchers explore kava and talanoa therapy as treatment for PTSD

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.