Niue Budget Scrutiny: Niue MPs are challenging the newly re-elected government’s first budget since the May election, questioning shifting priorities, rising spending, and a widening deficit, with community development and social welfare reportedly missing from stated budget priorities despite being major recurrent costs. Everyday Security in the Pacific: At the Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue in Suva, Niue Home Affairs/Police Minister Richie Mautama stressed that security isn’t only geopolitics—he pointed to community safety, climate change, illegal fishing, and even Niue’s unmanaged dog population as real, day-to-day threats. Regional Peace Push: Pacific Islands Forum leaders issued a global appeal for peace, urging dialogue over conflict and reaffirming the Ocean of Peace Declaration adopted in 2025, with Niue among the signatories. Maritime Surveillance Momentum: The Pacific’s Operation Ika Moana has been reactivated after a five-year pause, reviving sub-regional joint surveillance led by participating members including Niue. Community Language Revival: In Christchurch, a Niuean playgroup run by Niue Community Christchurch grew from four children to 20 in its first year, aiming to keep Vagahau Niue alive for young families.