Pacific Diplomacy: New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is meeting the four Realm leaders in Auckland—New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau—ahead of next week’s Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, with a focus on shared priorities and defence/security support for Niue and the Cook Islands under the “free association” arrangements. Regional Trade & Security: The leaders are also weighing how to manage massive exclusive economic zones amid rising US–China competition, a pressure point for Pacific states that rely on ocean-based livelihoods. Fashion & Creative Industry: Niue’s wider Pacific business community gets a boost from live coverage of New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria, including the Pacific Fusion show celebrating Polynesian, Micronesian and Melanesian designers—an example of how regional culture can translate into exportable brands and tourism pull.