Pacific Climate & Resilience: The 8th Pacific Meteorological Council meeting in Nuku’alofa highlighted how Pacific nations are upgrading weather services, early warning systems, and climate information—citing Tonga’s new multi-hazard centre, Kiribati’s station upgrades, and Tuvalu’s use of AI to improve severe weather predictions. Climate Finance & Rights: Solomon Islands PM Wale stressed that climate finance must deliver justice, not charity, as leaders warn climate change is unraveling Indigenous culture and rights across the region. Pacific Business & Agriculture: Fiji’s policy focus is shifting from farm output to farmer profits, while experts weigh the potential impacts of a Fiji Kava Bill on rural families. Skills & Education: New Zealand’s NCEA overhaul debate is leaning toward tweaks over a full replacement, with consultation analysis showing strong support for improving the system but pushback on scrapping it. Fashion & Creative Industries: The Pacific Fusion Fashion Show marked a 10-year milestone at NZ Fashion Week, spotlighting Pasifika designers and culture as a growing industry platform.