Renewable Energy & Resilience: Niue has cut diesel generator running time to just two to three hours a day after a new solar-plus-battery system came online, expected to save about $NZ4 million a year and help Niue reach 80% renewable electricity by 2030. Culture & Identity in Art: Niue visual artist Susannah Sionetuato is bringing ancestral stories, Vagahau Niue, and hiapo-inspired designs to Auckland in her first Aotearoa exhibition, blending identity, environment, and social themes. Language Rights & AI: Niue institutions are pushing back on a Niuean-to-English phrasebook that educators say misrepresents Vagahau Niue, raising questions about who holds authority over language knowledge in the age of AI. Jewish Heritage & Community Memory: Niue’s new silver coin marks 75 years of Chabad-Lubavitch leadership, pairing a Rebbe portrait and 770 Eastern Parkway imagery with a menorah and material linked to a dime story. Fashion & Pacific Storytelling: Auckland’s Pacific Fusion Fashion Show celebrates 10 years next week, spotlighting Pacific designers and culture at New Zealand Fashion Week. Ocean Protection (Regional): Pristine Seas is surveying Samoa’s marine protected areas to support protection of 30% of the ocean, with local partnerships guiding the work. Cultural Policy (Regional): Tonga has ratified UNESCO’s cultural diversity convention, strengthening support for artists and creative industries. Indigenous Sports Legacy (Regional): The Indigenous Pacific Cup’s legacy is still inspiring All Stars pathways, including tours involving Tonga and Niue.