Niue Energy & Resilience: Niue has switched diesel generators from near-constant running to just two to three hours a day after a new solar-plus-battery system came online, cutting fuel use by about 1.2 million litres a year and expected to save around NZ$4 million annually. Niue Connectivity: The Manatua submarine cable fault is degrading internet services, with Niue and the Cook Islands hit most; repairs will require a specialist cable vessel. Niue Climate Diplomacy: Niue officials completed a SPREP-supported training to sharpen climate negotiation skills ahead of pre-COP31 and COP31. Regional Fisheries Money: The US Tuna Treaty delivered a second 2026 payout of US$50.42m to Pacific Island Parties via FFA, reinforcing treaty funding for fisheries management. Pacific Security Talks: Solomon Islands’ push for a regional security treaty is on the agenda for PIF foreign ministers, with experts warning it could shift regional decision-making norms. Solomon Islands Parliament Oversight: The Independent Group says its Ship Rider Agreement concerns are about parliamentary scrutiny and governance, not the deal’s legality. New Zealand Citizenship Rules: New Zealand plans a mandatory citizenship test for most grant applicants from late 2027, with exemptions including under-16s and those aged 65+. Pacific Representation Politics: Recent polling suggests Pacific voters want more representation, but few new Pasifika candidates may break through on party lists.