Pacific Security & Sovereignty: Pacific Elders are warning that rising geopolitical competition is reshaping the region, urging Pacific security to stay in Pacific hands with sovereignty, transparency, and equal decision-making at the centre. Women’s Culture & Business: In Samoa, UN Women and EMD have partnered for the M4C Life-Con Pacific Women’s Market Expo 2026 (15–18 July), spotlighting women-led creativity, safer markets, and better access to skills and networking across the Pacific. Niue Connection in Tourism Skills: The Pacific Tourism Organisation’s five-day Pacific Tourism Data Initiative workshop in Nadi trained tourism officers from nine countries including Niue, building hands-on skills in data analysis and report writing to strengthen evidence-based tourism planning. Arts, Identity & Weaving: A short documentary on Cook Islands artist Ta’i Paitai, “The Kete Informs You,” has been selected for the New Zealand International Film Festival, tracing his weaving journey and linking it to contemporary culture and identity. Travel Freedom Watch: Passport index updates note visa-free access for Pakistani passport holders includes Niue and the Cook Islands, with rankings shifting as countries revise visa policies. Regional Governance: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has appointed Andre van der Walt as the next Administrator of Tokelau, with a focus on climate resilience, governance, and services like education and health.