Health & Representation: Labour candidate Henrietta Hunkin-Tagaloa says New Zealand’s health system must shift toward primary care and prevention, and argues Pacific representation should bring a “Pacific worldview” to Parliament. Climate Accountability for Media: Pacific editors adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, calling for timely, transparent access to loss-and-damage information and stronger government and regional agency accountability, plus more support for Pacific journalists. Regional Diplomacy & Capacity Building: At the UN General Assembly, India was placed on the Pacific Islands Forum “Strategic Partner Stream,” with Jaishankar pointing to cooperation in healthcare, renewables, connectivity and tailored capacity-building for Pacific professionals. Tax Cooperation in the Pacific: Palau hosts the first PITAA annual heads meeting in the country since 2004, bringing together 14 delegations to discuss stronger revenue systems, technology, risk management and workforce development. Climate Warnings at UNGA: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo told leaders sea-level rise is a present reality, while Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele warned a single disaster can erase years of development. Niue-linked Community Note: A Niue Honey feature highlights the island’s beekeeping revival and local enterprise.