Education Policy: Niue-relevant education watchers will be watching New Zealand’s NCEA reform debate after an independent analysis of 8,292 submissions found strong support for improving the senior secondary qualification, but many teachers, students and families want NCEA refined rather than replaced. The government’s plan would roll in a new foundation certificate for Year 11 (2028), a Certificate of Education for Year 12 (2029) and an Advanced Certificate of Education for Year 13 (2030), with students studying five full subjects and passing at least three. Diplomacy & Appointments: Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced five diplomatic postings, including his adviser Jon Johansson as Ambassador to Sweden, plus Melanie Roberts as High Commissioner to Niue—an appointment that keeps Niue closely tied to Wellington’s foreign service. Pacific Regional Politics: Coverage from the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau highlights ongoing great-power pressure, with commentary pointing to tensions between China and the US and criticism of Australia and New Zealand’s climate response. Climate & Food Security: ChildFund New Zealand warns Pacific communities facing fuel stress to prepare for El Niño-driven drought in some places and heavier rain in others, with knock-on risks for safe water, food and children’s health. Pacific Culture & Food: The FFA and SPC launch “Tuna Bites” for UN World Tuna Day and Pacific Tuna Month, including a tuna-dish competition in Niue and other Pacific states.