Renewables & Energy (Niue): Sunergise has won the 2026 Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand (SEANZ) Trailblazer Award, citing its solar-and-storage work on Niue: a 2.79MW solar farm plus 8.19MWh of battery storage, aiming to keep the island on track for an 80% renewable target, with 80% local onsite labour. Shipping & Logistics (West Coast): A barge, the Manahau, remains under detention at Port Nelson more than two years after grounding at Carters Beach; its owner says repairs and certification are still pending, with an expected six-month timeline. Regional Development (Niue–PNG): Papua New Guinea and Niue signed a framework agreement for development and technical cooperation, covering trade, investment, tourism, education and labour mobility, plus renewable energy, digital connectivity and people-to-people exchanges. Climate Resilience (Pacific): ChildFund warns Pacific communities facing fuel stress to prepare for a strong El Niño, with drought risks in some areas and heavier rainfall in others—pressuring water, food and children’s health. Climate Finance (PRF): The Pacific Resilience Facility is taking 14 community projects to pre-COP events and COP31, including water security, food production and renewable energy initiatives funded through small community impact allocations.