Climate resilience funding: The GEF has approved new resilience support worth over USD 67 million for vulnerable countries including Niue, with projects aimed at reducing flood and coastal risks and boosting food and water security, alongside major co-financing. Regional forestry capacity-building: FAO reports Samoa forestry officers completed hands-on training in Suva, focused on sustainable teak and pine production and management—supporting climate resilience through better seed propagation and harvesting practices. Health equipment support in the Pacific: India’s external affairs minister says a haemo-dialysis machine with a portable RO unit has been delivered to Samoa under FIPIC-III commitments, continuing a broader push to strengthen Pacific healthcare capacity. Local health recognition: New Zealand’s King’s Birthday Honours include health-focused awards, notably anaesthetist Dr Paul Baker (services to health) and Caroline Anne Crowther (services to maternal and perinatal health), plus children’s health recognition for Bryan William Mogridge. Community & wellbeing connections: A Niue-linked sports and community thread also appears in coverage of Moana Pasifika’s uncertain future, with Pacific representation in franchise decisions under debate.