Pacific Nursing & Community Health: ProCare has recognised two Pacific nursing graduates from Unitec Institute of Technology with scholarships, backing more Pacific nurses into New Zealand primary care; this year’s recipients include Grace McCormick (Tongan/Niuean/Māori) and Michael Kapisi (Niuean). Women’s Business & Market Access: UN Women and EMD have partnered for the M4C Life-Con Pacific Women’s Market Expo 2026 in Samoa (15–18 July), aiming to boost women-led businesses through creativity, skills, safer markets, and stronger networking across the Pacific. Pacific Sovereignty & Security: Pacific Elders warn that geopolitical competition is reshaping the region, urging Pacific security to stay led by Pacific nations with sovereignty, transparency, and equal decision-making at the centre. Culture on Screen: A short documentary on Cook Islands artist Ta’i Paitai, linked to weaving support from the Tupumaiaga a Niue Trust, has been selected for the New Zealand International Film Festival’s short film competition.