Samoan Women's Experiences of COVID-19 PhD Research Invitation to Participate and/or Share
Malo le soifua,
My name is Sarah McLean-Orsborn and I am currently a PhD student at the University of Auckland. My research is looking to understand how Samoan women have been impacted by COVID-19 this year. The goal for this research is to not only understand how COVID-19 has impacted our Samoan women, but also to find ways to support our Samoan women in times of crises. I have attached the participant information sheet, as well as my flyer for you to look through as well as share to your networks if possible.
My questionnaire is open to:
• Samoan women in Samoa and throughout the diaspora (NZ, Australia, across the Pacific, UK, USA etc.)
• 16 years and older
• Have been directly/indirectly impacted by COVID-19 (you don't need to have been diagnosed with COVID-19 to share your experiences)
Please feel free to participate if you meet the criteria and/or share this with your networks or anyone who you think fits the criteria and would like to help with my research!
Fa'afetai tele lava and I look forward to sharing progress with you!
Anonymous link to the questionnaire: auckland.au1.qualtrics.com...
Manuia le aso,
Sarah McLean-Orsborn
Doctoral Candidate
Te Wānanga o Waipapa
School of Māori Studies and Pacific Studies
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019, Auckland Mail Centre
AUCKLAND 1142
E: sarah.mclean@auckland.ac.nz
Approved by the University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee on 27 October 2020 for three years. Reference Number UAHPEC2802
Harbour Bridge lane closure - protests
The Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to parliament last week and could have ramifications on the partnership between the Crown and Māori.
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (March for the Treaty of Waitangi) set off from Cape Rēinga on Monday morning and is expected to reach Wellington next Tuesday. It has now passed through Kaitaia, Kawakawa, Whangārei, Dargaville and is passing through Auckland on Wednesday.
What you need to know today:
- The hīkoi is due to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge about 9.30am on Wednesday. Two northbound lanes will be closed at some point before the crossing, and remain closed during it.
- NZTA shared at 8:50am Wednesday:
'Curran St northbound on-ramp will be closed shortly, with two northbound lanes on the Harbour Bridge expected to close from approx 9.30am this morning. Allow extra time for likely delays through this area.'
- The hīkoi is expected to go across the Harbour Bridge, in a controlled fashion before marching through parts of the CBD towards Okahu Bay.
- Auckland commuters should expect traffic disruption in vicinity of both sides of the Harbour Bridge.
Stuff reporter Steve Kilgallon was at Stafford Park on the north side of the Harbour Bridge at 8.30am Wednesday and shared:
"I just walked through Stafford Park, where there’s about 400-500 people quietly assembled and more arriving; and about 20 police standing over near the motorway off ramp. Lot of Tino Rangatira flags in evidence, local streets very busy with parked cars."
Police have shared that they will respond accordingly to any issues that may arise along the route.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.1% Yes
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13.4% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
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