Deep-Seabed Governance: The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) sent a delegation to a Suva workshop hosted by the International Seabed Authority and the Pacific Islands Forum, focusing on State responsibilities in the “Area,” regional environmental rules, data management, and future capacity-building. Maritime Security & Fisheries: New Zealand’s Defence Force supported Cook Islands maritime police with RNZ Navy personnel on fisheries patrols, then used RNZAF aircraft to spot vessels of interest after patrols in Fiji and Niue’s EEZs—part of wider regional efforts to deter illegal activity. Climate Risk for Tuna Economies: Pacific countries are rolling out an Advanced Warning System under the Green Climate Fund’s Regional Tuna Programme to track climate-driven tuna shifts, with early results pointing to skipjack moving beyond national waters—raising stakes for government revenue and food security. EU Food Safety Compliance: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained on new EU freezer-vessel requirements that could affect most Pacific Island-flagged vessels exporting to the EU, aiming to keep market access by strengthening national certification and oversight. Moana Pasifika Survival Plan: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Moana Pasifika can still be saved, ruling out a direct government bailout and pushing for a sustainable business model as the franchise faces liquidation pressures. Agribusiness Innovation: Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition finale showcased EU/FAO-backed support for agrifood MSMEs, with winners selected through business pitch and awards in Apia.