Climate & Fisheries: Pacific governments are rolling out a Green Climate Fund-backed Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts, warning that skipjack may move further into the high seas—threatening revenue and services funded by tuna income. Regional Security: New Zealand Defence Force support continues in Cook Islands waters, backing maritime surveillance and fisheries patrols under Operation Tui Moana, with air reconnaissance used to spot possible fishing breaches and serious organised crime links. Pacific Regionalism: Australia and New Zealand reaffirmed Pacific-led regionalism ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting, with climate action and security cooperation front and centre. Niue Tourism: Niue’s Tourism Office, via the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, released 2024 visitor survey findings showing New Zealand as the top source market (84%) and highlighting where tourism strategy can target visitor needs. Moana Pasifika: Niue, along with other Pacific rugby unions, has formally backed the Kanaloa bid to take over Moana Pasifika’s licence, adding pressure on New Zealand Rugby to consider a “long-term, sustainable business plan.” Food Safety: EU rules on freezer vessel temperatures are set to affect most EU-listed Pacific Island vessels, with regional training for national authorities to keep access to EU seafood markets.