Niue Budget Watch: Niue MPs are grilling the newly re-elected government over its first budget since the election, with questions on a growing deficit and why community development and social welfare appear sidelined in stated priorities, even though community development was a major recurrent spend line last year. Everyday Security in Regional Talks: At the Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue in Fiji, Niue’s Home Affairs/Police Minister Richie Mautama used a “dogs” example to argue security is also about community safety, alongside climate pressures and illegal fishing threats in Niue’s maritime zone. Regional Peace Push: Pacific Islands Forum leaders issued a global appeal for peace, urging dialogue over conflict and reaffirming the Ocean of Peace Declaration. Fisheries Enforcement Skills: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency opened nominations for a Certificate IV in Fisheries Enforcement and Compliance (Cohort 12) to strengthen frontline compliance and enforcement across member states. Climate & Fossil Fuel Pressure: 350.org Pacific Climate Warriors urged Pacific governments to back the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of the Bonn climate meeting, pointing to Niue and other Pacific signatories calling for a just transition. Community & Identity Abroad: In Christchurch, the Niue Community Christchurch marked Niue’s 125th anniversary of annexation to New Zealand with a high-profile event aimed at building networks with decision-makers in both countries.