Energy & Resilience: Niue has cut diesel generator run time to just two to three hours a day after commissioning a new 2.79MW solar array and 8.19MWh battery system, expected to save about NZ$4m a year in fuel costs and cut diesel use by ~1.2 million litres annually. The project supports Niue’s 2030 goal of 80% renewable electricity, generating 5,186MWh of clean power and offsetting about 408,000kg of CO2, while reducing exposure to imported fuel shipping risks. Food & Exports: Pacific Trade Invest Australia is bringing 15 exporters from eight Pacific economies—including Niue Honey Company and Niue Vanilla Organic—to Fine Food Australia 2026 (31 Aug–3 Sep) to connect premium Pacific food and beverage producers with major buyers. Ocean Governance Debate: Commentary on Ship Rider Agreements in the Solomon Islands is separating the legal question of EEZ rights from the policy/geopolitics question of whether to partner with specific countries. Deep-Sea Minerals: The Pacific conversation on deep-sea minerals is shifting from a simple “for or against” stance toward “follow the science, protect the environment, do no harm,” with countries emphasizing safeguards and transparent governance.